Talent Sourcing Analyst

Axiom•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Axiom is seeking a motivated and thoughtful Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to support the hiring of its growing population of legal talent. This critical role on the Talent Acquisition team involves developing and implementing creative sourcing strategies to meet hiring needs and contribute to the company's growth. The position is ideal for an agency recruiter seeking a more strategic role or an in-house recruiter driven by growth and commercial impact. The Sourcing Specialist will partner with various departments to understand recruitment needs and legal practice areas globally, develop innovative sourcing strategies (including LinkedIn, networking, job boards, and the ATS) aligned with diversity goals, and conduct initial candidate screening calls. They will also provide funnel and pipeline metrics, market research, and data to recruiters, promote the Axiom referral program, conduct market mapping and competitor analysis, and collaborate with Talent leadership on strategies for developing future candidate pools and communication plans. Additionally, the role supports special projects like talent branding and candidate experience initiatives.

Requirements

1+ years sourcing, recruiting, HR, or strong administrative experience, preferably within a recruiting agency/staffing firm or in-house for a company
Ability to develop remote relationships with candidates
Strong, persuasive verbal and written communication skills.
Poise, confidence, and maturity to interact with senior level, highly experienced attorneys
Ability to work in a team environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt quickly to changes and creatively problem solve
Proactive, pragmatic, practical and task focused
Highly organized and able to operate in a high pressure, fast-paced environment
Excellent systems skills including Outlook, Excel and Word
Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.

Responsibilities

Partner cross functionally to understand the recruitment needs and legal practice areas across our global offices.
Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to identify candidates and deliver against our hiring needs, in line with our diversity agenda (leveraging inbound, passive and active sources - including LinkedIn, networking, job boards, our applicant tracking system etc.).
Conduct initial screening calls with candidates, detailing Axiom’s value proposition and coaching candidates on what to expect throughout the entirety of the interview process (including interview path, compensation expectations, interviewer feedback, and timing).
Providing funnel and pipeline metrics, relevant industry research, and other data to offer transparency to recruiters around search processes and the talent market.
Promote engagement with the Axiom referral program and utilizing it in creative ways to build passive and active pipelines.
Complete market mapping and competitor analysis exercises to develop a better understanding our competition and perception in the market, using this information to inform future recruitment efforts.
Work with Talent leadership and analytics to design and implement strategies to develop candidate pools for future needs.
Work on communication strategies to engage these networks.
Supporting special projects as needed, including talent brand initiatives and candidate experience initiatives.