Global HR Data & Onboarding Coordinator

McDermott Will & Schulte; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support global HR processes and data management across offices worldwide. You will handle onboarding, data entry in Workday, and respond to HR inquiries with accuracy and timeliness.

We value confidentiality, strong communication, and the ability to organize tasks under tight deadlines while delivering best-in-class service. A bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in data management or HR support are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least two (2) years of related experience working with data management practices and employee-focused customer support.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Familiarity with HR Information System (HRIS) software and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and priorities based on broad objectives and guidance.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Complete data entry for new hires, changes/transfers, and terminations in Workday and coordinate related communications and logistics.
• Facilitate data validation efforts between the HRIS team and data stakeholders, investigate missing information and discrepancies, and propose data entry and auditing process enhancements.
• Provide front-line support to designated teams and end-users on HR data entry and related requests.
• Prepare and coordinate new hire onboarding including but not limited to conducting orientation presentations, drafting orientation materials, scheduling meetings, sending welcome emails, and verifying I-9 documentation.
• Own compliance-related administrative tasks and trainings.
• Support the HRIS team with Workday troubleshooting, including researching and escalating technical issues, facilitating business process approvals, and testing recommended enhancements.

Skills

Data management

Customer support

MS Office

HRIS familiarity

Workday

Communication

Organization

Deadline-driven

Confidentiality

Rapid learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support global HR processes and data management across offices worldwide. You will handle onboarding, data entry in Workday, and respond to HR inquiries with accuracy and timeliness.

We value confidentiality, strong communication, and the ability to organize tasks under tight deadlines while delivering best-in-class service. A bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in data management or HR support are required.