Assistant, Legal Talent Office - Talent Management

Assistant Talent Management

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is seeking an Assistant Talent Management to join the Legal Talent Office in the New York office. The Talent Management team partners with firm leadership and global team members in talent program planning, operations management and strategic initiatives. The Assistant Talent Management will support the full employee life-cycle of lawyers, from onboarding, integration, professional development through key career transitions.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain HRIS data for lawyers worldwide; ensure data accuracy across all tools/systems
• Correspond with incoming lawyers; assist with pre-hire process and orientation, including coordination of file audit, background checks, conflicts checks, relocation matters, employment eligibility verification, office assignments, etc.
• Assist with administration for key career transitions, including bar admissions, leaves of absence, office transfers, departures, etc.
• Track law clerk and intern activity worldwide, from onboarding to offboarding
• Prepare materials for lawyer performance reviews and compensation process
• Manage lawyer life events, including sending gifts and coordinating donations
• Schedule and track lawyer photographs
• Provide office tours to lawyers and candidates
• Provide general administrative support to department, including attendance tracking, employment verification letters, expense reconciliation, file maintenance, bar audits, Office Manual updates, etc.
• Assist with ad hoc initiatives across the Legal Talent Office, including recruiting and summer program logistics, lawyer trainings, diversity events and other related programming

In addition, responsibilities related to maintaining firm and client information are to be adhered to by all employees. This includes complying with the firm's information security policies, protecting firm assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference, and reporting security events or potential events or other security risks to management.

Qualifications

• Strong project management, organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and written communication skills; professional, service-oriented demeanor
• Strong technical skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of PeopleSoft or other HRIS system a plus
• Ability to work effectively with lawyers, staff and vendors at all levels to successfully implement initiatives
• Ability to work independently, meet multiple deadlines and respond well to change or ambiguity

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in a professional environment preferred
• Must be available to work overtime evenings as needed

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

The base salary range offered for this role will be between $60,000 and $65,000. When determining a candidate's compensation offer, elements unique to each person are taken into consideration including but not limited to skill set, experience level, performance, professional certifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the Firm. The total compensation package for this position may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits. For a more comprehensive list of employee benefits, please visit