Human Resource Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

401k

Paid Federal Holidays

Paid Time off

Paid Sick Time

Mentorship

Recently renovated office

Coffee and snacks

Work social events

Job summary

The Sucato Law Group in Bayonne, New Jersey is seeking a highly organized Part-Time Human Resources Coordinator to support the Firm’s day-to-day HR and administrative functions for attorneys, staff, and leadership.

You’ll manage a broad spectrum of HR activities, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance, while safeguarding confidential information and maintaining a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in HR, admin, legal admin, or professional services.
• Strong discretion with confidential information.
• 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 ATS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting activities: postings, interviews, candidate comms, applicant records.
• Support onboarding/offboarding, including new hire materials and paperwork coordination.
• Maintain confidential HR files and records.
• Assist with timekeeping, attendance, PTO/Sick time, benefits, and payroll coordination.
• Respond to routine policy questions and escalate sensitive matters as needed.
• Coordinate employee communications, training, events, and compliance reminders.
• Support HR policy updates, handbooks, job descriptions, and forms.

Skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Written & verbal communication

Organization & attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

ADP

Payroll systems

Applicant tracking systems

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

• Assistwith 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.
• Assistwith timekeeping, attendance tracking, paid time off and sick timerequests, benefits administration, and payroll-related coordination andadministration.
• 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

• 1year prior experience in human resources, office administration, legaladministration, 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

• Healthcare
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Time off
• Paid Sick Time
• Mentorship
• Recently renovated office with new office equipment
• Coffee and snacks
• Work social events

Schedule

Full - Time position

40 hours per week

In - Person in Bayonne, New Jersey

Compensation

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

Online Assessment

Please note applicant are required to take an online assessment.

Assessment Link: Human Resources Coordinator Assessment

Please note applicants must be willing to undergoing a background check.

We look forward to reviewing qualified applicants who are eager to continue their Human Resources career!