Hybrid HR Ops Coordinator: Onboarding & Data

McDermott; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is hiring a Human Resources Coordinator to support global HR processes and data management in a shared services model. You’ll handle onboarding, data entry in Workday, and HR ticket responses for attorneys and business professionals.

The role requires strong Excel/Office skills, experience with HRIS, and the ability to manage confidential information under tight deadlines. This is a hybrid position with DC/NY/Chicago locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years of data management and employee-focused customer support experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with HRIS software and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Enter and manage data for new hires, changes, and terminations in Workday and coordinate related communications.
• Support HRIS data validation, investigate discrepancies, and suggest process improvements.
• Provide front-line HR data entry support to designated teams and end-users.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation materials, meetings, and I-9 documentation.
• Assist with HR compliance tasks and trainings.
• Support Workday troubleshooting and queue monitoring.

Skills

Data management

Customer support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS software

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is hiring a Human Resources Coordinator to support global HR processes and data management in a shared services model. You’ll handle onboarding, data entry in Workday, and HR ticket responses for attorneys and business professionals.

The role requires strong Excel/Office skills, experience with HRIS, and the ability to manage confidential information under tight deadlines. This is a hybrid position with DC/NY/Chicago locations.