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Responsibilities Duties:
We are currently searching for a Manager, Talent Acquisition to join our Talent Management department in our New York office.
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Talent Acquisition, the Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of the Talent Acquisition Lateral Partner Team, proactively support Firm Leadership and Executive Team, and oversee the Firm’s lateral partner recruiting initiatives.
In this capacity, the Manager, Talent Acquisition will:
Manage and lead the lateral partner candidate recruiting process (i.e. scheduling, tracking, and implementing the hire/onboarding processes);
Prioritize candidate experience above all else and be able to handle multi-tasking a high-volume of candidates at different stages of the candidate pipeline;
Oversee workload of two team members, providing feedback and support as needed;
Serve as point of contact for recruiters, candidates, and internal stakeholders;
Communicate with Firm Leadership, Executive Team, and Director of Talent Acquisition on lateral partner candidate status and update appropriate internal Department Heads with candidate information as needed;
Build relationships throughout the firm with key stakeholders (i.e. Managing Partners, Practice Group Leaders, C-Suite Executives, and other department leaders) to collaborate and facilitate a smooth transition process to the firm;
Work beyond scheduled hours as required, including assisting with time-sensitive requests in the evenings and/or on weekends; and
Handle additional related projects, as assigned.
Key Skills:
Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and initiate action to move the candidate process forward;
Ability to influence and persuade at all levels of the organization;
Creative problem solver; able to manage through ambiguity; apply solid judgment and take action;
Strong business acumen and analytical skills;
Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate in a complex matrixed organization;
Exceptional project and time management skills;
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; and
Maintain strict confidentiality with regard to all partner-related information.
Experiance Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (required);
At least 7 years work experience; and
At least 5 years of law firm recruiting experience (required).