Senior Manager of Professional Staff Recruiting

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

130d • $135,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Manager of Professional Staff Recruiting. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices (Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV). Orrick is on a mission to redefine how we attract, engage, and hire top talent. As we grow, we’re looking for a forward-thinking Senior Manager of Professional Staff to lead the transformation of our recruiting function for our US business professional staff ensuring we build a scalable, inclusive, and high-impact talent acquisition strategy. As the Senior Manager of Professional Staff, you will be responsible for reimagining our recruitment processes, implementing best-in-class practices, and driving innovation across the talent acquisition lifecycle. You’ll lead a team of recruiters, partner with business leaders, and leverage data and technology to deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruiting (or related experience) with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of transforming or scaling recruiting functions in a dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting technologies, ATS systems, and sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and improvements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Passion for innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement.
• A client service-oriented mindset is critical.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with law firms or professional services environment desirable.
• Technical recruiting experience is not required but is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap to transform the recruiting function, aligning with business goals and future workforce needs.
• Assess current recruitment processes, identify gaps, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and diversity of hires.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of recruiters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Introduce and champion new technologies, tools, and methodologies to modernize talent acquisition.
• Team with HR Business Partners and firm leadership on the offer approval and headcount management process.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders to understand talent needs and deliver tailored recruiting solutions.
• Build and develop job description inventory and review and sign off on job descriptions prior to posting.
• Use data and analytics to measure recruitment performance, report on key metrics, and inform decision-making.
• Ensure an inclusive and equitable recruitment process that attracts diverse talent.
• Collaborate with our communications team on employer branding initiatives to position Orrick as an employer of choice.
• Stay current on industry trends, labor market changes, and best practices in recruitment.
• Lead searches for Senior Management, Director, Senior Manager and Manager business professional staff positions across the U.S.
• Facilitate a full portfolio of active searches while minimizing time to hire.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Wellness and mindfulness programs.
• Social impact opportunities.
• Professional staff affinity groups.
• Generous paid time off.
• Full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life.
• Robust mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Industry leading parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions (with applicable medical plan).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees