Talent Acquisition Assistant

Foley & Lardner LLP • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Assistant plays a key role in delivering an exceptional candidate and employee experience while supporting the firm’s Talent Acquisition team and broader HR operations. This position provides day-to-day administrative and coordination support across the employee lifecycle, with a primary focus on onboarding, departures, and new hire engagement programs. The Assistant is expected to deliver the highest level of client service while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented culture. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable handling confidential information. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism, sound judgment, and initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience in a talent acquisition/human resources environment strongly preferred
• Proficient in MS Office suite including Outlook, Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding processes for all temporary employees to ensure a smooth and timely start
• Process employee and Partner terminations in accordance with firm policies and procedures
• Coordinate the firm’s New Hire Check‑In program for business professionals
• Support the onboarding of the firm’s Summer and Fall Associates
• Monitor the Talent Acquisition department inbox, responding to inquiries or routing messages as appropriate
• Provide backup administrative and coordination support to Talent Acquisition Coordinators
• Deliver general administrative support to the Human Resources department
• Review business professional job postings to ensure accuracy, clarity, and proper grammar; make corrections or recommendations as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees