HR & Recruiting Coordinator — Queens, NY

Realtime Associates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Professional training

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Realtime Associates in Forest Hills, NY seeks an HR & Recruiting Coordinator to manage day-to-day human-resources functions, talent acquisition, and onboarding. This role blends operational precision with people-focused initiatives, ideal for someone who enjoys building structure and fostering culture.

You will support management in recruitment, benefits administration, employee engagement, compliance, and process improvements, coordinating hiring for attorneys, staff, and interns, maintaining

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of HR or recruiting experience in a professional-services setting (law firm preferred).
• Knowledge of employment regulations and HRIS systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and judgment; comfortable handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring and onboarding for attorneys, staff, and interns.
• Manage employee records, benefits, and performance-review scheduling.
• Liaise with department heads to identify staffing needs.
• Assist with training, events, and internal communications.
• Partner with leadership to uphold firm culture and retention goals.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting

HRIS

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Category: Operations & Administration

Overview

A boutique multi-practice firm in Queens is seeking an HR & Recruiting Coordinator to manage day-to-day human-resources functions, talent acquisition, and onboarding. The position blends operational precision with people-focused initiative, ideal for a professional who enjoys creating structure and fostering culture.

The firm’s leadership emphasizes civility, collaboration, and professional development. They believe happy employees lead to better client outcomes—a philosophy lived out through strong retention and mentorship.

The Role

You’ll support firm management in recruitment, benefits administration, and employee engagement while maintaining compliance and contributing to process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate hiring and onboarding for attorneys, staff, and interns.
• Manage employee records, benefits, and performance-review scheduling.
• Liaise with department heads to identify staffing needs.
• Assist with training, events, and internal communications.
• Partner with leadership to uphold firm culture and retention goals.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of HR or recruiting experience in a professional-services setting (law firm preferred).
• Knowledge of employment regulations and HRIS systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and judgment; comfortable handling sensitive information.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.

Why This Firm

This is a place where your work will be visible and valued. You’ll join a small, close-knit administrative team that enjoys genuine respect from leadership. The partners are progressive in outlook but traditional in their commitment to people.

Highlights:

• Stable, long-tenured team with low turnover.
• Full benefits including retirement match and paid professional training.
• Predictable schedule with flexibility for occasional remote work.
• Convenient office steps from major subway lines and the LIRR.

Location: Forest Hills, Queens, NY