Human Resources Coordinator

Katz Banks Kumin LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401K retirement savings

Job summary

Katz Banks Kumin LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a Human Resources Operations Specialist to manage day-to-day HR operations, serve as the primary contact for payroll, benefits, and workplace policies, and support a growing professional services team.

You will handle bi-weekly payroll using HRIS tools, administer health and retirement plans, coordinate open enrollment, onboarding, and maintain accurate records in compliance with privacy laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 2+ years’ direct experience in payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Proficiency with HRIS software (ADP, Workday) and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and track hours, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Administer health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and open enrollment.
• Coordinate onboarding, new-hire paperwork, and payroll account setup.
• Maintain employee records in compliance with privacy laws.
• Plan staff training and organize employee engagement events.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HRIS software

ADP

Workday

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

In this role, you will be a key player on our dynamic business operations team focusing on managing day-to-day human resources operations, and serving as the primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll, benefits, and workplace policies.

KEY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Payroll:Process bi-weekly payroll accurately, tracking hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and tax withholdings using HRIS or payroll software.
• Employee Benefits:Administer health, dental, vision, retirement (401k), and supplemental benefit programs, coordinating open enrollment, life-event changes, and carrier billing reconciliations.
• New Employee Onboarding:Coordinate pre-employment screening, manage new-hire paperwork, and set up system and payroll accounts.
• Personnel Records and Retention:Maintain accurate employee files in compliance with privacy laws and company data retention schedules.
• Resource, Training, and Employee Events:Plan internal staff training sessions, coordinate compliance or skill-building workshops, and organize company-wide employee engagement events or appreciation activities.
• Monitors Compliance:Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws (such as FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, and EEO regulations), and maintain mandatory workplace posters and filings.

REQUIREMENTS

Required: A combination of relevant education, experience and training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field. The position also requires:

• Direct experience (2+ years’) in payroll processing, benefits administration
• Proficient in using HRIS software and tools, such as ADP, Workday. etc. preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Preferred: This role requires the ability to independently manage deadlines for multiple assignments in a fast-paced, detail-oriented office environment. Preference will be given to candidates whose experience demonstrates:

• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• High degree of discretion with sensitive data.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with attorneys, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Cultural competence interacting with prospective clients and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• A SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus

COMPENSATION AND TOTAL REWARDS

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), onsite, benefits-eligible position. We offer a generous total rewards package including:

• Competitive pay, $40.00 – $50.00 per hour, commensurate with years of post-graduate, professional and relevant experience, annualizing to $83,200.00 – $104,000.00 per year.
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
• 401K and Safe Harbor retirement savings accounts.

Travel Requirement: Occasional; Less than 10%

OTHER KEY INFORMATION

We offer a generous total rewards package including a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. We are a passionate and fun group of employees who share a commitment to helping people who have identified wrongdoing or been wronged themselves achieve a fair outcome.

Travel Requirement: Occasional; Less than 10%