Staff Recruiter

JOB TITLE: Staff Recruiter


OFFICE LOCATION: Open

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources


MANAGER: Director of Human Resources

FLSA STATUS: Full time/Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Saul Ewing's Staff Recruiter will oversee and manage the full-cycle talent acquisition process for business professional staff positions within the firm. The individual in this role will be a permanent employee within the human resources department responsible for identifying, sourcing, and obtaining top talent on behalf of the firm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively reach out and source candidates through various recruitment methods
• Work with hiring manager to discuss needs of their team through an intake meeting
• Screen candidates for minimum requirements for the position and advise hiring manager on candidates
• Coordinate with the human resources assistant to schedule interviews, send offer letters, manage applicant tracking system, rejection letters, and initiating background checks
• Maintain communication with candidates on recruitment process and provide updates on the their candidacy
• Research and recommend salary ranges for opportunities to the human resources director and identify any gaps in order to maintain internal equity
• Assist the payroll department with tracking what employees are eligible for the employee referral program for referral hires
• Conduct professional reference checks
• Work with the human resources specialist on incoming candidate background checks including: attorney, staff, and temporary workers
• Partner with the compensation manager on designing and implementing a formal compensation structure with salary ranges firmwide
• Manage recruitment requests and monitor for accuracy
• Post opportunities on the firm careers page, LinkedIn, and other job portals
• Communicate with candidates about expectations leading up to their first day of employment after background check clears
• Work with attorney recruiting coordinator on monthly background check invoice
• Represent the firm professionally and ethically
• Participate in market research for compensation surveys
• Review job descriptions annually to ensure they are consistent with responsibilities
• Provide occasional recruiting support to the attorney recruiting department

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Understanding local, state, and federal laws to ensure fair and legal hiring practices
• Exceptional verbal and written skills to establish rapport with hiring managers and candidates
• Ability to find, attract, and engage with active and passive candidates using tools like job boards, LinkedIn, and social media
• Skilled at sourcing resumes, conducting interviews, and identifying if a candidate is a good fit for the position/firm
• Comfortable managing high volume hiring
• Provide a positive experience for all candidates
• Utilize hiring metrics and analytics to track hiring KPIs to optimize the hiring process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
• A minimum of 5+ years' experience recruiting within a law firm or in a recruiting agency specializing in legal
• Experience managing an applicant tracking system (Dayforce experience a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to manage upwards and downwards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by their supervisor.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

PAY TYPE:

SALARY

COMPENSATION:

The pay for this position will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated pay range for this role is between $90,000 - $100,000 annually.

Saul Ewing follows a hybrid work schedule. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of our office locations.