What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Human Resources position at Norton Rose Fulbright?
Job Description
We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.
The Coordinator, Human Resources, will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace environment, handling employee inquiries, and contributing to the overall success of the HR department. This position involves performing HR-related duties on a professional level and working closely with People & Development teams on designated projects and processes.
This position reports to a Senior Manager, Human Resources. The role will require presence in the office from time to time pursuant to the firm’s hybrid work policy.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications And Job-related Skills
In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
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We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.
The Coordinator, Human Resources, will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace environment, handling employee inquiries, and contributing to the overall success of the HR department. This position involves performing HR-related duties on a professional level and working closely with People & Development teams on designated projects and processes.
This position reports to a Senior Manager, Human Resources. The role will require presence in the office from time to time pursuant to the firm’s hybrid work policy.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Facilitate onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization
- Monitor department email boxes and address colleague inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
- Assist with the development and administration of programs, policies, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the firm
- Work with managers and recruiting to maintain job descriptions
- Complete industry surveys and respond to data requests
- Remain current on legislation and HR related changes; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations
- Draft department communications and maintain a strong understanding of the Firm’s branding and messaging guidelines
- Support the execution of firm-wide engagement events and programs including, but not limited to, charitable initiatives, staff appreciation and caregiver initiatives
- In collaboration with the benefits team, support the firm’s wellness program
- Support offboarding activities, including exit interviews and documentation
- Assist with HRIS data entry, including new hire and termination processing, benefit updates and general employee updates
- Respond to verbal or written employment verifications
- In collaboration with the marketing team, manage the Firm’s online Gear Store
- Support People & Development special projects and initiatives
Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications And Job-related Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a Human Resources emphasis
- 3 years of experience in HR, preferably in a professional services or legal environment
- Spreadsheet and database or Workday experience a plus
- Demonstrate good judgment and accountability for delivering excellent service
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills; both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong computer and technical skills
- Ability to work discreetly and maintain confidentiality
- Proven organizational skills with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills (e.g. grammar/spelling/proofreading)
- Advanced user in Microsoft Office Suite, data entry skills, and ability to learn new programs and systems quickly
- High regard for confidentiality is essential
- Self-starter who is committed to the job, with flexibility to work overtime as needed
In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
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