Global HR Operations Specialist

McDermott Will & Schulte; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support global HR processes and data management in a shared services model. You will handle administrative and employee support tasks across offices worldwide, ensuring HR requests are completed accurately and on time.

This role emphasizes compliance, onboarding, Workday support, and data integrity, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses within a competitive total rewards package and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years of related experience in data management and customer support.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with HRIS software and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Quick learner able to adapt to new concepts.

Responsibilities

• Enter data for hires, changes, and terminations in Workday and coordinate communications.
• Validate data between HRIS and stakeholders; investigate discrepancies and propose improvements.
• Provide front-line HR data-entry support to teams and end-users.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding including orientation, materials, scheduling, and I-9 verification.
• Support compliance-related administrative tasks and trainings.
• Assist Workday troubleshooting and process enhancements.
• Monitor HR support queue and respond to requests promptly.
• Support firmwide performance management processes.
• Assist with biweekly timesheet audits.
• Maintain electronic personnel files and ensure proper filing of onboarding/offboarding documents.
• Draft, maintain, and share HR reference documents and materials.

Skills

Data management

Customer support

Communication skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support global HR processes and data management in a shared services model. You will handle administrative and employee support tasks across offices worldwide, ensuring HR requests are completed accurately and on time.

This role emphasizes compliance, onboarding, Workday support, and data integrity, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses within a competitive total rewards package and robust benefits.