Role Summary: The HR & Workplace Coordinator ensures our firm remains a productive, welcoming, and high-functioning environment. This hybrid role manages the physical "Workplace" (facilities, supplies, and vendor relations) while providing essential "HR" support (payroll entry, recruiting, and policy development). This is a pivotal role designed for a professional who enjoys variety, values organization, and is passionate about the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Workplace & Facilities Management

The Environment: Act as the primary point of contact for building maintenance, repairs, furniture and equipment ordering, and landlord relations.
Access & Security: Manage building/parking access, key card distribution, and security protocols for all staff.
Procurement: Oversee inventory and budget for office supplies, kitchen amenities, and firm-wide equipment.
Vendor Relations: Manage relationships with external service providers (janitorial, providers, catering, etc.).

2. HR Support & Administration

Payroll & Data Entry: Ensure accurate and timely data entry for payroll processing and maintain digital employee files.
Recruiting & Onboarding: Manage job postings, schedule interviews, and assist HR Manager with screenings and onboarding.
Performance Lifecycle: Coordinate the scheduling of performance reviews and assist in tracking professional development goals.
Policy & Compliance: Support the creation and updating of the employee handbook and firm-wide policies.

3. Culture & Employee Engagement

Milestone Programming: Manage the calendar and celebrations for birthdays, work anniversaries, and firm achievements.
Event Planning: Organize and execute firm-wide social events, holiday parties, and team-building retreats.
Internal Communication: Draft office-wide announcements using Admin Announcements chat and Weekly Newsletter.

4. Executive Support

Provide executive assistant support to the Director of Admin & Finance and HR Manager, including calendar management, meeting scheduling, travel arrangements, and confidential task coordination upon request.

Who You Are

A Prioritizer: You understand that not every "urgent" request is a "priority." You can manage multiple projects without breaking a sweat.
Systems-Minded: You enjoy creating processes that make things run smoother for everyone.
A Culture Advocate: You genuinely care about the employee experience and want to celebrate our team's wins.
Discreet & Professional: You handle sensitive HR information with the utmost confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Sociology or Psychology
1–3 years of experience in an administrative or office-facing role
Strong tech-fluency (G-Suite/Office 365 and HRIS experience preferred)

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