Talent Acquisition Specialist, Business Professionals
McDermott Will & EmeryBuild your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.
At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.
With us, you’ll find:
A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
Job Description:
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.Essential Functions and 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
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