Executive Support & HR Coordinator for Leadership

Godfrey & Kahn; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Godfrey & Kahn, a premier Milwaukee law firm, seeks an HR Coordinator & Executive Assistant to support Talent leadership and operations. You’ll coordinate interviews, assist with recruiting, onboard new hires, and manage talent records while serving as a trusted administrative partner to the Managing Partner and COO.

If you are highly organized, discreet, and service oriented, you’ll thrive here as you help keep calendars, meetings, and travel on track and contribute to a positive candidate and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources, or equivalent education and experience.
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience in human resources, executive or administrative support, or a related professional services environment; experience supporting senior executives strongly preferred.
• Excellent organization, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Work10 and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate candidate interviews, including scheduling, communications, meeting logistics, and follow-up.
• Support recruiting and onboarding activities, including background checks, onboarding plans, system updates, and new-hire coordination.
• Manage the Talent inbox, respond to routine inquiries, and connect employees and candidates with appropriate resources.
• Coordinate Talent meetings, programs, and events, including scheduling, meeting spaces, materials, meals, technology, and related logistics.
• Provide proactive executive and administrative support to the Managing Partner and Chief Operations Officer, including managing complex calendars, meetings, and travel; coordinating communications and expenses; anticipating needs; resolving scheduling conflicts; and supporting special projects and priorities.
• Process and reconcile executive expenses, including credit card charges, reimbursements, invoices, and disbursements.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, presentations, documents, and other executive materials.
• In partnership with our Conference Services team, assist with coordination of executive meetings and events.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Job description

Godfrey & Kahn, a premier Milwaukee law firm, seeks an HR Coordinator & Executive Assistant to support Talent leadership and operations. You’ll coordinate interviews, assist with recruiting, onboard new hires, and manage talent records while serving as a trusted administrative partner to the Managing Partner and COO.

If you are highly organized, discreet, and service oriented, you’ll thrive here as you help keep calendars, meetings, and travel on track and contribute to a positive candidate and