Talent Acquisition Specialist

UB Greensfelder has an opening for a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the Human Resources Department in the Cleveland or St. Louis office. This position is responsible for owning the full-cycle recruitment process for staff positions across all firm offices, while providing support for attorney recruiting initiatives under the leadership of the Talent Acquisition Manager. The Specialist role partners with hiring managers, HR, and firm leadership to attract, assess, and hire high-quality talent that aligns with the firm's culture and business objectives. UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm's attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation and consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit Our Business Begins With You. The Talent Acquisition Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for staff recruiting, managing the candidate experience from requisition approval through onboarding. The Specialist role also advances employer branding, talent pipeline development, data driven recruiting strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance recruiting effectiveness and efficiency. Position Responsibilities Include Manage full-cycle recruiting for all exempt and non-exempt staff positions across all firm offices. Develop and post job advertisements across targeted channels (job boards, LinkedIn, niche industry sites, internal postings) tailored to each position. Source candidates through LinkedIn, professional associations, employee referrals, job boards, and networking. Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews. Coordinate interviews (with TA Assistant) and gather feedback from interview teams. Prepare and recommend employment offer terms and assist with presenting candidate offers. Support pre-employment activities, background checks, and new hire logistics (e.g., coordinating with IT/Facilities for workspace and systems setup). Create and conduct new hire orientations. Establish and maintain relationships with search firms and other external recruitment sources. Maintain accurate candidate data within the applicant tracking system and track recruiting metrics. Provide administrative and coordination support for attorney recruiting initiatives. Support summer associate and internship program logistics. Ensure a consistent, positive candidate experience. Qualified Applicants Will Have Required Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field. Three to five years of full-cycle recruiting experience. Experience recruiting across multiple departments or locations. Demonstrated ability to conduct competency-based and behavioral interviews and to evaluate candidates against defined success criteria.. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies. Excellent organizational and project management skills Preferred Professional services, legal, financial services, or corporate recruiting experience. Experience recruiting legal support staff, administrative professionals, or business professionals. Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance requirements. UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs. If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you. UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr