Human Resources Operations Coordinator

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 41,093 - 55,599; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation is seeking a Human Resources Operations Coordinator for its Palo Alto office. This role supports the HR Operations team, handling onboarding, offboarding, data entry, and reporting tasks.

Candidates should have a preferred bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of HR experience. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a pay range of $29.83 to $40.36 per hour, with potential for overtime and merit bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in human resources preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information effectively.
• Capable of working independently to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Operations team with various tasks and projects.
• Act as the point of contact for HR requests.
• Conduct onboarding and offboarding tasks including orientations.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with Workday

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting a Human Resources Operations Coordinator for our Bay Area offices. This role supports the HR Operations team with a range of tasks including onboarding, offboarding, data entry, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Operations team with various tasks and projects.
• Act as the point of contact for HR requests and monitor the HR mailbox.
• Monitor and respond to Workday Help Workspace inquiries.
• Perform Workday data entry for personnel actions such as promotions and status changes.
• Draft memos and documentation for personnel actions, including location transfers, promotions, and departures.
• Conduct onboarding and offboarding tasks: new hire orientations, I-9 verifications, E-Verify processes, and departure emails.
• Perform regular audits on new hire data entry within the firm’s HRIS.
• Assist with processing verifications of employment.
• Check and distribute Human Resources-related mail to appropriate teams.
• Assist with processing payroll advances and invoices for payment.
• Help prepare HR reports such as new hire and turnover reports.
• Provide backup support to other HR Operations team members as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in human resources preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and customer service orientation.
• Can work independently and complete assignments within given instructions and procedures.

Location & Pay

Primary location: Palo Alto, California. Other Bay Area locations may be considered. Hybrid work arrangement is available. Pay range: $29.83 – $40.36 per hour. Compensation may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Wilson Sonsini is an equal-opportunity employer.