Talent Acquisition Manager

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Talent Acquisition Manager

The candidate will do recruitment of all attorney and other legal roles with occasional support of paralegal and business services positions. Implement a recruitment process that ensures success in identifying and securing the best candidate for each role while conducting the selection process in an efficient and economic manner in accordance with the policies of the firm. Receive and scope role requirements from the business and produce detailed job specifications. Candidate sourcing from different channels, including internal referrals, preferred recruitment agencies, LinkedIn, Withers careers page, review of previous applications, and other online and market specific platforms. Liaise with preferred recruitment agencies and brief them on current requirements. Undertake market mapping, review of online profiles, etc. Screen applications and shepherd candidates through the interview process, ensuring a positive candidate experience. Provide support in the selection of finalist candidate and manage to offer stage. This includes preparing the offer and associated documentation and ensuring all signed documents, background, and reference checks are completed. Liaise with the HR team to ensure employee details are provided for HRIS and on-boarding is preparation. Coordinate the lateral partner recruitment process which includes obtaining and collating interviewer feedback, and supporting the Withers app and LPQ process. Manage the firm's regional activities regarding university law fairs and sponsorship opportunities, including, but not limited to, promotional materials, firm's attendees, event programming, etc. Update requisite weekly and monthly reports in line with recruitment activity; keeping abreast of status of candidates, roles within budget, and reporting on unbudgeted new headcount. Participate in Headcount Planning (HCP) meetings and manage the HCP by maintaining reports, highlighting to the Head of US Human Resources and Regional Divisional Leaders (RDLs) where resource budgets will not be met throughout the financial year. Improve staff referrals by promoting roles internally and developing alumni connections, where possible. Enhance the Withers brand to the wider legal community by being present at firm and legal networking events, and developing connections with key recruitment agencies/consultants to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the firm's business and hiring requirements as the Law firm for Success. Manage and maintain the recruitment budget for fee earners and law school recruitment. Ensure invoices are correct, signed off for payment, and included in reporting. Attend and be involved in global recruitment calls as required. 2 years of law firm recruitment experience at the Manager level required. Previous attorney recruitment experience, including lateral partner recruitment required. Experience in conducting technical and competency based interviews for Business Services recruitment and in guiding and supporting hiring managers in interview management and technique required. Ability to develop solid working relationships with demonstrated interpersonal skills that build confidence, trust, and respect with partners and managers required. Proven experience as a 'brand ambassador' to the firm, with strong connections to recruitment agencies as well as legal and HR networks required.

Company info

Withers
1925 Century Park East Suite 400
Los Angeles
California
United States 90067
Website : http://www.withersworldwide.com/