Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

The Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition for Professional Staff is responsible for performing full-cycle recruiting for permanent and temporary business staff positions across the US offices. The Senior Recruiter is an integral partner in managing recruiting activities for various departments and offices, and works closely with the HR team and internal clients. This role oversees recruiting plans for selected departments to develop and execute each specific staffing need with utmost quality. The ideal candidate will have a passion for recruiting and a proven record of successfully hiring talented employees. The ability to accurately assess candidates and the desire to provide excellent customer service are critical. This role is hybrid and requires two days onsite in the NYC office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR team members as appropriate to develop and execute recruiting plans for various business departments, levels and offices
• Work independently with internal clients to accomplish recruiting goals, including but not limited to maintaining job descriptions, establishing salary ranges, coordinating interview schedules and managing the offer process
• Develop and maintain rapport with internal and external clients using excellent communication to ensure achievements of staffing goals
• Actively build candidate pipelines by sourcing candidates for current and future positions
• Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants, analyzing responses, and comparing qualifications to job requirements
• Generate and maintain detailed recruitment documentation and notes on candidates
• Remain current on and adhere to Firm personnel policies and applicable employment laws
• Continually understand recruiting and sourcing trends and implement as appropriate
• Partner with the Talent Management and Compensation team to determine salary ranges and appropriate offers
• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage full-cycle, high volume recruiting efforts
• Work with HR Analytics team on compliance and reporting requirements
• Perform additional duties as needed

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of people
• Exceptional organizational skills and effective time management; ability to multi-task, prioritize work and meet deadlines in a pressured environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Prior experience utilizing a variety of TA sourcing tools
• Experience using various types of software programs including Applicant Tracking Systems
• Experience in diversity recruiting preferred

Experience

• 4-6 years of relevant experience including recruiting and interviewing experience
• Recruiting experience at a law firm or professional services organization preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

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