Talent Acquisition Specialist, Business Professionals

About the role

McDermott Will & Emery is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. The Talent Acquisition Specialist, Staff Professionals, is responsible for the full cycle of non-attorney recruiting, ensuring timely and cost-effective hiring of qualified candidates while developing diverse and innovative strategies to meet staffing needs. This role works under minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and key stakeholders within assigned business functions to understand hiring needs and team dynamics, strategically sourcing and attracting top talent aligned with goals and culture
• Partner closely with Human Resources Managers to understand hiring needs, departmental nuances, and workforce trends within assigned practice groups, supporting effective recruiting efforts and ensuring smooth recruitment processes
• 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 candidates’ experience to prepare competitive salary offers in collaboration with staff compensation
• Manage relationships with staffing agency contacts, including providing feedback regarding candidate quality and overall fit
• Establish sourcing pipelines for key firm positions
• Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation in the firm’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the ATS and internal candidate management systems

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least three (3) years of related work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Knowledge of recruiting standard policies, practices, and principles
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to multitask and adjust workflow based on shifting priorities
• Ability to analyze data to make strategic recommendations

Pay

Target Hiring Range: $75,000 – $85,000. Quoted salary ranges are not guarantees; base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package, which includes discretionary bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear; must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
• Work Environment: Typical indoor office environment