Our client is a leading global business law firm looking for a collaborative, results-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has exceptional problem-solving skills. Naviga has been engaged to recruit a Talent Acquisition Manager (Tech Recruiting) to join their team.
Headquartered in both Chicago, IL and London, England.
Multi-Billion Dollar Business, Employing over 3600 Lawyers
Culture includes individuals of high standards, providing support and collaboration throughout the business
Work with a reputable global firm known for its excellence in professional services.
Responsibilities:
Connects with the hiring manager to understand role requirements to develop a sourcing strategy
Assesses candidates through various processes based on skill set, experience, capabilities, and cultural match
Develops recruitment-related programs and initiatives
Designs, tests and oversees their successful implementation
Develop communication strategy
Conducts candidate interviews and assesses candidates based on their performance in interviews
Creates, manages and negotiates job offers with the selected candidates including negotiation of the job offers and agreement on terms to complete the hiring process, managing cases where candidates decline, or the organization rescinds the job offer
Manages new hire/rehire screening, which includes administration of background and/or reference checks for new hires/rehires and communicating due diligence outcomes
Manages recruitment-related social media outreach
Drafts correspondence related to legal hires; interviews, next steps, coordinates relocation, moving, bar exam and other expenses/disbursements with candidates
Works closely with the responsible partner regarding extension of offers, follow-up, and office set-up and integration upon arrival
Correspond and attend meetings with hiring manager and other stakeholders regarding candidate feedback, updates, and ongoing hiring strategy
In collaboration with the Student Recruitment Manager, supports summer program, including budget, social and training calendar, assignment process, mentors, and readers
Collects and maintains work products and evaluations
Collaborates with Student Recruitment Manager, summer program chairs and local Hiring Partner to ensure success of each summer associate
Monitors market trends and works with the Director to keep Firm management apprised of trends in compensation, bonus and training and development areas
Oversees recruitment administration - systems tracking/dispositioning, data entry, employee referral pay-outs, audits, etc
Develops and manages job-specific requisitions based on recruitment needs including advertising the positions on internal and external portals and the overall management of job requisitions, approvals, and the activities to initiate and close a requisition
Organizes and executes recruiting activities and events
Provides information and reports regarding recruitment to business and HR leadership team
Manages and administers executive hiring, which includes sourcing candidates and partnering with vendors and sourcing channels to fulfil executive requisitions
Develop, monitor and administer recruiting budget and resource allocation to fund the plan
Attends staff meetings
Corresponds and attends meetings with hiring managers and other stakeholders regarding candidate feedback and updates
Creates and governs short-term and long-term recruitment forecast plans in alignment with the strategic recruitment goals and business objectives
Develops and maintains recruiting brand by creating exceptional candidate experience
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
5 years’ tech recruiting experience working with the large tech players (AWS, Microsoft, Apple, IBM, Google, etc.)
Experience recruiting for developers/programmers
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Have general knowledge and understanding of US Visa process and requirements
Must be creative and detail-oriented
Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel
Ability to handle difficult situations professionally and tactfully
Ability to solve problems
Ability to multi-task and manage projects
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
Must be able to treat confidential information professionally
May need to travel on occasion
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
Foster positive work relationships;
Comply with all firm policies and practices;
Education:
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Commuter spending account
Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance (AD&D)