HR Operations & Compliance Coordinator (Law Firm)

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

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to support the HR department in Chicago. The role backs up performance management, assists with compensation analytics, onboarding, and compliance, and handles confidential records with discretion.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with Workday, Pilat, and Office products. This position offers exposure to multiple HR functions and professional growth in a law firm setting.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Excel: sorting, filtering, basic formulas.
• Excellent proofreading and strong grammar/punctuation.
• Ability to produce accurate work with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Back up for performance management in Workday and Pilat; manage cycles and respond to inquiries.
• Support compensation analytics and year-end activities; assist committees and scheduling.
• Assist onboarding, recordkeeping, and HRIS maintenance in Workday.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and coordinate with multiple HR teams.
• Organize meetings, travel, and department activities; cross-functional project support.

Skills

MS Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

proofreading

attention to detail

confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

2+ years administrative experience

Tools

Workday

Pilat

Asana

Visio

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to support the HR department in Chicago. The role backs up performance management, assists with compensation analytics, onboarding, and compliance, and handles confidential records with discretion.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with Workday, Pilat, and Office products. This position offers exposure to multiple HR functions and professional growth in a law firm setting.