Human Resource Coordinator

Sucato Law Group; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Paid Sick Time

Mentorship

Parking permit

Renovated office

Coffee and snacks

Work social events

Job summary

Sucato Law Group in Bayonne, New Jersey seeks a part-time Human Resources Coordinator to support day-to-day HR and administrative functions. The role requires discretion, organization, and the ability to handle confidential information while assisting attorneys, staff, and leadership.

The position covers recruiting, onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and policy updates. You will contribute to a positive workplace, ensure compliance, and help staff grow within a

Qualifications

• 1 year of HR, office admin, legal admin, or professional services support experience.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting activities, postings, interviews, candidate communication, and applicant records.
• Support onboarding/offboarding materials, paperwork, and process for a smooth experience.
• Maintain confidential employee files, HR records, and documentation.
• Assist with timekeeping, attendance, PTO, sick time, benefits, and payroll coordination.
• Respond to routine questions about policies and HR processes; escalate sensitive matters.
• Coordinate employee communications, training, events, and compliance reminders.
• Update HR policies, handbooks, job descriptions, and internal forms.
• Provide admin support to firm leadership and HR-related projects.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Excel

ADP payroll

Applicant tracking

Discretion

Law firm operations

Tools

ATS

Payroll software

Job description

Our Law Firm is seeking a highly organized, discreet, and detail-oriented Part-Time Human Resources Coordinator to support the Firm's day-to-day HR and administrative functions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a professional services environment, can handle confidential information with care, and is comfortable supporting attorneys, staff, and firm leadership.

You’ll play a vital role in fostering a positive, compliant, and efficient workplace environment. This energetic position offers the opportunity to manage a broad spectrum of HR functions, from talent acquisition and onboarding to employee relations and compliance management. Your proactive approach will help shape our organizational culture, support workforce development, and ensure seamless HR operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about empowering employees and driving strategic HR initiatives, this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting activities, including posting job openings, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, and maintaining applicant records.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing new hire materials, coordinating paperwork, and helping ensure a smooth employee experience.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files, HR records, and related documentation.
• Assist with timekeeping, attendance tracking, paid time off and sick time requests, benefits administration, and payroll-related coordination and administration.
• Respond to routine employee questions regarding firm policies, procedures, and HR processes, escalating sensitive matters appropriately.
• Help coordinate employee communications, training sessions, firm events, and compliance-related reminders.
• Support updates to HR policies, employee handbooks, job descriptions, and internal forms.
• Provide general administrative support to firm leadership and office management on HR-related projects.

Experience

• 1 year prior experience in human resources, office administration, legal administration, or professional services support required.
• Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel; familiarity with ADP, payroll, and applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and support multiple team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in employment compliance, workplace policies, and law firm operations is a plus.
• Prior experience in a law firm preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time off
• Paid Sick Time
• Mentorship
• Paid parking permit
• Recently renovated office with new office equipment
• Coffee and snacks
• Work social events

Schedule

Part - Time position

20-25 hours per week

In - Person in Bayonne, New Jersey

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. $25 - $30 per hour.