Human Resources Coordinator

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP is seeking a motivated HR Coordinator to join our Human Resources team in a hybrid NYC environment. You will support day-to-day HR operations, coordinate new-hire orientations, and help communicate internal updates across the firm.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in HR, strong communication, data handling, and proficiency with MS Office tools. This role offers both in-office and remote work options with a focus on confidentiality and client service.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of HR experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, HR-related coursework is a plus.
• Attention to detail with high accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily HR operations and support the HR team.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding logistics.
• Communicate updates on hires, transfers, status changes, and departures.

Skills

Team player

Organized

Communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

HR basics

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

You are a highly motivated self-starter looking to propel your career to the next level in a thriving and collegial professional environment.

Who we are:

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in the heart of New York City. Our position as a mid-size firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office.

We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It’s the kind of environment where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone’s contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your ideas and skills as part of an exceptional team. Each day holds an opportunity to make a real impact.

What the role entails:

The Human Resources Coordinator participates in the daily operations of the Human Resources Department, focusing on functions and services to support the HR Team. The Human Resources Coordinator will be a vital member of the Department, working closely with the HR team.

What we’re looking for in the ideal candidate:

• A team player who also has the ability to work independently.
• Is extremely organized with a demonstrated ability to handle a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Highly professional with excellent communication skills.
• Provides a high level of customer service along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Handles personnel matters and difficult situations with the highest levels of confidentiality, poise, and tact.
• Coordinate logistics of and prepare new hire orientation schedules.
• Conduct new hire orientation and office tours.
• Communicate internal updates such as new hires, transfers, status changes, and employee departures.
• Responsible for electronic personnel file management.
• Manage HR department inbox with the Payroll & Benefits Specialist to ensure timely responses to employee inquiries.
• Respond to daily secretarial coverage needs, coordinator backup coverage to ensure attorneys have adequate and effective support.
• Track and manage time off for legal support staff and keep internal attendance calendar up to date.
• Support annual review processes by scheduling meetings, tracking status, and following up.
• Participate in review planning meetings, take notes and compile feedback into individual summaries.
• Plan and coordinate various Firm events and lead company cultural initiatives.
• Assist as needed with recruiting efforts including initial resume review, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks and overseeing background check process.
• Assist with coordination and overview of the annual Summer Intern program, including onboarding, scheduling of intern events, and communications.
• Assist with compiling and preparing various reports.
• Maintain required posted information and notices on the Firm Intranet.
• Assist with ongoing compliance efforts, including required posters and annual trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and skills:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Human Resources preferably within a law firm or professional services organization.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required, HR related course work a plus.
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through is a must; performs tasks with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written across all levels
• Ability to analyze and present data in a meaningful way.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

We are currently working within a hybrid schedule structured as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in-office with alternating Mondays and the option to be remote Fridays.

What you’ll love about us:

We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The firm values your unique characteristics. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated as we understand that our employees play an intricate role in the expansion and success of our firm.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance; 401K, disability, life insurance, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

More about the Firm:

TKD is a pre-eminent full-service firm focused on serving middle-market and larger business clients. We provide high-quality personalized service based on our client’s goals.

The strength of the firm lies not only in its experienced attorneys and congenial atmosphere but also in our holistic approach to law – serving businesses and individuals through commercial litigation, general corporate, real estate, construction-related matters, trust and estates, employment & labor law, as well as more specialized areas, including securities, not-for-profit and education, taxation, business-related immigration matters, international law, intellectual property, and bankruptcy, among others.

Our lawyers have also garnered several prestigious recognitions for their contributions to the profession and their clients. We have been selected by Crain’s NY Business as a Best Places to Work in New York City and listed on the National Law Journal’s Hot List of the top 20 mid-sized firms in the nation. Many of our lawyers are ranked in Chambers USA and included among Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.

TKD values diversity and recognizes that it is an essential component of our culture and benefits our clients. We appreciate that having a diverse workforce contributes to both our success and the world at large. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

TKD will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TKD via mail, email, fax, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of TKD. TKD will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.