Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation's leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers' Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.

The Human Resources Coordinator supports the department by providing administrative and operational assistance across various human resources functions. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage human resources processes and ensure a positive employee experience.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Assist with new employee onboarding and conduct first day orientations.
• Assist with the administration of health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Assist employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with benefits administration and reconciling benefits statements.
• Organize and plan monthly staff events to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct reference checks and verifications of employment status.
• Complete Forms I-9 verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
• Assist with new-employee background checks.
• Assist with the recruitment, interview process, and hiring process, including submitting job postings online, scheduling candidate interviews through the applicant tracking database, tracking the status of candidates in HRIS, and responding with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
• Assist with recruitment reporting as requested.
• Manage internship and fellowship email inbox.
• Assist with the administration of the seasonal internship program.
• Assist with the processing of job changes and terminations.
• Assist with the preparation of the performance review process.
• Schedule meetings and interviews for Human Resources leadership as requested.
• Perform document management to include photocopies, emails, and scans.
• File documents into appropriate employee and vendor files.
• Assist with the preparation of or prepare correspondence as requested.
• Assist with logistics for new hire orientations and employee training sessions.
• Process HR mail.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Other duties, as requested, will be based on departmental and / or organizational needs.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies :

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are passionate about civil rights, racial justice, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to hear from you. Join our mission to drive positive change and contribute to our dynamic team!

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Benefits :

The Lawyers' Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision), parental leave, 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability and an employer paid monthly cell phone stipend.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

The Lawyers' Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers' Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.

The expected range for this role will be : $58,870 $71,994.46