Global HR Coordinator — Workday & Onboarding

McDermott; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support global HR processes and data management. This role handles administrative and employee support tasks in a shared services model, assisting attorneys and business professionals across offices worldwide.

Responsibilities include data entry in Workday, onboarding, compliance tasks, HRIS support, and maintaining electronic personnel files. Strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in data management and employee-focused customer support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Complete data entry for new hires, changes/transfers, and terminations in Workday and coordinate related communications.
• Provide front-line HR data entry support to designated teams and end-users.
• Support HRIS with Workday troubleshooting and testing enhancements.
• Monitor HR support queue and respond to HR requests promptly.
• Maintain electronic personnel files and onboarding/offboarding documents.

Skills

Data management

HRIS familiarity

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS software

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support global HR processes and data management. This role handles administrative and employee support tasks in a shared services model, assisting attorneys and business professionals across offices worldwide.

Responsibilities include data entry in Workday, onboarding, compliance tasks, HRIS support, and maintaining electronic personnel files. Strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills are essential.