Job Description

Become part of the Parker Poe team that – for more than a century – has represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments. We are a tight-knit firm that values the person beyond the lawyer or professional. Because of this, in addition to structured integration efforts, you will find that mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals happen organically. If you want to join a collaborative team providing sophisticated legal services – without losing sight of our calling to give back to our communities – this is the place to be.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic HR/Recruiting Coordinator to join our Human Resources team in Charlotte. The HR Coordinator will play a key role supporting the HR department, ensuring a positive employee experience, and maintaining efficient HR operations. This role will also support our staff recruitment process from start to finish, ensuring a smooth experience for both candidates and hiring managers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively, we encourage you to apply! This position requires discretion and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels. The position will work approximately 37.5 hours per week and may require additional work periodically.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate staff recruitment activities, including posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks or other pre-employment screening, and assisting with offer letters.
• Assist with sourcing candidates and leveraging web site and social media tools to attract candidates.
• Manage candidate and hiring manager communications and provide timely updates throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate new hire orientation, onboarding, and documentation to ensure compliance and a smooth transition for new employees.
• Support recruiters, hiring managers, and the HR team with administrative tasks as needed.
• Complete I-9 documentation, E-Verify, and employment verifications.
• Enter data and maintain accurate applicant and employee records, HR databases, and files in accordance with confidentiality and regulatory standards.
• Serve as a central point of contact for employees, partners, candidates, and vendors. Answer questions and direct inquiries to other team members as needed.
• Support daily HR processes, reporting, administration and execution of HR campaigns & programs, audits, promotions, separations, timekeeping, benefits, etc.
• Update hourly/non-exempt employee timesheets and PTO requests.
• Help organize employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Assist with the development and updating of recruitment and HR policies and procedures.
Provide administrative support for performance evaluation and compensation cycles.
• Support internal HR meetings, communications, presentations, and materials.
• Assist with other initiatives and perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of HR or recruiting experience and a bachelor’s degree in HR, business, communications or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Recruiting experience in a law firm or other professional services setting preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to organize and prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and proactive.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Willingness to embrace and learn new skills and resolve issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and/or similar software.
• Database experience, with HRIS/ATS experience and Dayforce/Ceridian preferred.

Parker Poe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.