HR Onboarding & Operations Specialist

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP) in Chicago seeks an HR Senior Coordinator to support the Corporate HR team with onboarding, employee lifecycle activities, and timesheet processing. You will coordinate onboarding for new hires and external consultants, manage documentation, and assist with HR programs across U.S. offices as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. A hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding processes in Workday and monitor documentation completion.
• Process employee lifecycle events and prepare related HR documents.
• Oversee onboarding for external consultants and ensure policy compliance.
• Review and process employee timesheets biweekly for payroll accuracy.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Coordinate offboarding activities including exit documentation and interviews.
• Respond to routine HR inquiries and route when needed.
• Support annual performance management documentation and processes.
• Assist with special HR projects and departmental initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP) in Chicago seeks an HR Senior Coordinator to support the Corporate HR team with onboarding, employee lifecycle activities, and timesheet processing. You will coordinate onboarding for new hires and external consultants, manage documentation, and assist with HR programs across U.S. offices as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. A hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.