Talent Acquisition/HR Assistant

Talent Acquisition Assistant

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It's a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Assistant plays a key role in delivering an exceptional candidate and employee experience while supporting the firm's Talent Acquisition team and broader HR operations. This position provides day-to-day administrative and coordination support across the employee lifecycle, with a primary focus on onboarding, departures, and new hire engagement programs. The Assistant is expected to deliver the highest level of client service while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented culture. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable handling confidential information. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism, sound judgment, and initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding processes for all temporary employees to ensure a smooth and timely start
• Process employee and Partner terminations in accordance with firm policies and procedures
• Coordinate the firm's New Hire Check‑In program for business professionals
• Support the onboarding of the firm's Summer and Fall Associates
• Monitor the Talent Acquisition department inbox, responding to inquiries or routing messages as appropriate
• Provide backup administrative and coordination support to Talent Acquisition Coordinators
• Deliver general administrative support to the Human Resources department
• Review business professional job postings to ensure accuracy, clarity, and proper grammar; make corrections or recommendations as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience in a talent acquisition/human resources environment strongly preferred
• Proficient in MS Office suite including Outlook, Word and Excel

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

Milwaukee - $45,500 to $59,200