Talent Acquisition Specialist, Business Professionals

McDermott Will & Emery • Chicago, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist, Staff Professionals, is responsible for the full cycle of non-attorney recruiting. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective hiring of qualified candidates and assists with the development of diverse and innovative strategies to meet staffing needs. The Talent Acquisition Specialist works under minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least three (3) years of related work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Knowledge of recruiting standard policies, practices, and principles
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to multitask and adjust workflow based on shifting priorities
• Ability to analyze data in order to make strategic recommendations

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and key stakeholders within assigned business function(s), gaining a deep understanding of their hiring needs and team dynamics to strategically source and attract top talent that aligns with their goals and culture
• Partner closely with Human Resources Managers to understand hiring needs, departmental nuances, and workforce trends within assigned practice group(s), leveraging insights and relationships to support effective recruiting efforts and ensure recruitment processes run smoothly
• Lead intake meetings with assigned hiring managers to assess staffing needs and create a recruiting plan
• Review submitted resumes and conduct phone interviews to identify top candidates and present recommendations to hiring managers
• Analyze selected candidate’s experience to prepare competitive salary offers in collaboration with staff compensation
• Manage relationships with staffing agency contacts, including providing feedback regarding the quality and overall fit of the candidates
• Establish sourcing pipelines for key Firm positions
• Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation in the Firm’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and internal candidate management systems

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• Discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level