Human Resources Coordinator​/Senior 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.

Job Title:
Human Resources Coordinator/ Senior Human Resources Coordinator

Location:
Washington, DC

Job Type:
Full-Time

Union Affiliation:
Non-Union

Accountable to:
Human Resources Manager

About

The Role

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/Senior 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

Responsibilities of Human Resources Coordinator/Senior Human Resources Coordinator include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Conduct reference checks and verifications of employment status.
• Complete Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
• Work with vendor to conduct new-employee background checks.
• Assist with 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 recruitment process.
• Create and distribute recruitment reports.
• 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.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence as requested.
• Assist with logistics for new hire orientations and employee training sessions.
• Process HR mail.
• Execute special projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Other duties, as requested, will be based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and/or equivalent 4 years of experience required.
• A High School Diploma plus 4 years of administrative support experience is required.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional Human Resources credential a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; ability to engage with others in a friendly and professional manner.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and professionally to a variety of audiences.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong task and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, stay organized, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and exercising sound judgment when handling sensitive, proprietary, or personal information.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to…