Staff Recruiting Coordinator

Gibson Dunn•Los Angeles, NY

About The Position

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Based in California, the Staff Recruiting Coordinator supports the department in a variety of recruiting functions, including recruiting Global Services positions firm-wide and supporting staff recruiting across the firm. The role also assists with human resources programs and functions and performs other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Manager, Staff Recruiting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least three years of recruiting experience in a law firm or other professional services organization required.
Demonstrated knowledge of human resources practices and principles, including a full understanding of recruiting practices.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to interface with all levels of staff and management.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in a Human Resources department preferred.
Experience with Greenhouse, SilkRoad, or PeopleSoft 9.0 strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Recruit staff positions for various Global Services departments.
Develop effective partnerships with hiring managers to understand and meet their recruiting needs.
Develop and maintain information about recruiting trends and the market, and present it to hiring managers.
Coach hiring managers on the hiring process and appropriate interviewing techniques and approaches.
Source candidates through job boards and other recruitment platforms.
Conduct initial phone prescreenings with potential candidates.
Review and refer qualified candidates to hiring managers.
Track and maintain recruiting activities and files.
Extend verbal and written offers of employment to successful candidates.
Administer new-hire orientations for Global Services staff employees.
Administer and maintain the applicant tracking system.
Research and identify contingent and retained search firms, and partner with Directors of Administration regarding fee agreements.
Use alternative candidate sources to reduce dependence on agencies.
Partner with Directors of Administration to establish, monitor, and administer standard applicant testing criteria, and provide recruiting assistance when needed.
Follow established GDC and department policies, procedures, objectives, attendance, and safety guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality with a high level of integrity and honesty.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.