Human Resources Coordinator

McCarter & English, LLP seeks a Human Resources Coordinator for its Newark, NJ office. The salary for this position is $61,500 – $71,500 annually, depending on experience. If you have relevant experience, we invite you to consider joining our team. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Please send you resume and cover letter to the attention of Christine Lydon, Esq., at recruiting@mccarter.com.

Essential Duties

• HR Onboarding including prescreening resumes, identifying employment agencies for all offices, placing employment ads, interviewing, offer letters, background checks, new hire paperwork
• Human Resource Policy Management
• Management of online application, applicant flow log for EEO report
• Prepare and maintain job descriptions
• Coordinate the annual staff performance evaluation process
• Manage the employee engagement initiative
• Human Resource Budget management
• Serve as backup for the HRIS/Compensation Manager
• Coordinate events such as Staff Appreciation Week, Take your Child to Work Day, Etc.
• Creation and maintenance of HR files
• Other duties as may be required

Minimum qualifications

Training and Experience.

• College degree in Human Resources or a related field with a minimum of one to three years (1-3) of Human Resources experience preferred or a combination of training (high school diploma required) and a minimum of one to three years (1-3) years of Human Resources experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill.

• Good knowledge of Human Resources practices, laws and policies
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented

Benefits (if FTE Requirements met):
Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation:
Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.