Teams at McDermott Will & Schulte

Process and audit attorney and business professional payrolls in Workday, validating earnings, deductions, taxes, reconciliations, journal entries, and payroll reports. Investigate discrepancies, ensure legal and internal-control compliance, respond to employee inquiries, maintain documentation, and collaborate with HR and Accounting. The role also supports process improvements, technology adoption, and accurate general ledger reporting while protecting confidential information.

Researches and processes conflict-of-interest searches for prospective clients and matters. Coordinates with attorneys and secretaries, analyzes and communicates search results, audits conflicts database information, researches firm clients, and provides support for report interpretation and database issues. The role requires strong organization, analytical ability, communication skills, confidentiality, prioritization, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a global law firm.

Supports global HR operations through Workday data entry, validation, troubleshooting, onboarding, employee support, compliance administration, performance management, timesheet audits, personnel file maintenance, and HR request management. The coordinator responds to employee and HR inquiries, supports HRIS processes, prepares orientation materials, maintains documentation, and ensures accurate and timely completion of HR tasks across offices.