HR Operations Coordinator – Entry Level

Sidley Austin; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin is seeking an entry-level HR administrative support professional in Washington, D.C. This role delivers essential organizational and administrative assistance to the HR team, handling onboarding/offboarding activities, recordkeeping, and routine inquiries under close supervision.

The position collaborates with IT, facilities, and other departments to coordinate training, access, and scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn HR information systems and other business applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational and administrative support to maintain the efficiency of daily HR operations.
• Deliver support to HR team including Specialists, Analysts, Manager, and Director under supervision.
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires—orientation, paperwork, follow-ups, and system updates.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Ability to learn HR systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sidley Austin is seeking an entry-level HR administrative support professional in Washington, D.C. This role delivers essential organizational and administrative assistance to the HR team, handling onboarding/offboarding activities, recordkeeping, and routine inquiries under close supervision.

The position collaborates with IT, facilities, and other departments to coordinate training, access, and scheduling.