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Human Resources Coordinator

Wiggin and Dana LLP
New Haven, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2025

Summary

The Human Resources Coordinator plays a key role in supporting firmwide HR operations. This position is responsible for coordinating the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing candidates to onboarding and offboarding while also assisting with performance evaluations. The Coordinator manages the time & attendance system to ensure accurate payroll processing, maintains personnel records, and prepares reports in response to demographic data requests. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

The following are essential job duties and responsibilities of the Human Resources Coordinator. This list is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

  • Assist in recruiting new employees, including posting positions, coordinating interviews and follow-up, and conducting initial screening interviews.
  • Coordinate the new hire process and new team member orientation. Set up the employee in HRIS and initiate onboarding. Ensure all steps for the new hire are completed.
  • Review time entries in time & attendance systems; follow up with employees and/or managers as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness. Import time to payroll.
  • Maintain employee manual, routine communications, and job descriptions, updating when appropriate.
  • Coordinate process and paperwork for departing employees and partners.
  • Coordinate and support the Business Operations staff review process.
  • Provide organizational and administrative support to the Human Resources team, including document production, invoice processing, meeting scheduling, etc.
  • Manage people data and demographic data of the firm, including generating reports for various stakeholders.
  • Provide back-up support to Benefit and Learning and Development functions as needed.
  • Assist with completion of special projects.
  • Maintain Human Resources intranet sections, ensuring information is up to date.

Requirements

Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well with all levels of Firm personnel, clients and vendors.
  • Strong organization skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
  • Proactive and creative in approach to work.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to exercise discretion.
  • Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, is required.
  • Experience and proficiency with HRIS systems.

Essential Demands of the Role

  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk or standing; using computer equipment.

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000

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