Talent Acquisition Partner - Business Services

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About Us

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation intellect teamwork and tenacity our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions litigation/controversy issues and regulatory matters as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the worlds major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner Business Services to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Chicago office (hybrid) . Our Business Services Professional teams are a critical component of the firms success and we need an innovative recruitment professional to drive our US Business Services Professional recruitment and talent acquisition strategies. We want someone who can advise our leaders on the best ways to attract assess and onboard talent. Utilizing direct recruitment strategies and where needed recruitment agencies to ensure we have the best people working at our firm. This role will also oversee the on-boarding and orientation of new hires to ensure they have the best integration into the firm. Responsibilities include:

• Advise hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies utilizing various sources to market and advertise position vacancies; screening resumes scheduling and conducting interviews utilizing the applicant tracking system and referring qualified applicants to the appropriate hiring manager.
• Leverage data and analytics to implement tactics aligned with our hiring strategy.
• Proactively seek feedback from hiring managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting strategies and implementation. Develop feedback mechanisms from candidates to ensure we drive a leading and positive candidate experience.
• Facilitate the offer and on-boarding process for new hires including creating offer letters reviewing background check results.
• Work to enhance the recruitment service to the business through upskilling hiring managers on recruiting practice and using systems and technology to make our service easy to access and efficient.
• Maintain contact with external employment-related agencies and attends career fairs/consortiums and related events to continually build a pipeline of quality candidates.
• Develop candidate pools and direct commercial recruiting strategies to give Skadden an edge in the competitive talent market including employer branding and recruitment campaigns.
• Ensure recruitment efforts are in compliance with EEO and OFCCP federal regulations.
• Stays current on recruiting operations trends market practices and relevant employment processes to support continuous improvement
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting across a broad range of business verticals includingTechnology Finance Business Development and Marketing.
• Strong sourcing expertise utilizingLinkedIn job boards employee referrals networking and other creative sourcing channels.
• Exceptional attention to detail with stronginterpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellentanalytical troubleshooting organizational and planning abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to managemultiple sensitive searches and shifting prioritieswhile maintaining a high level ofconfidentiality.
• Ability to exerciseindependent judgment discretion and sound decision-making while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure meet deadlines and remain flexible to adjust hours as needed to support business demands.
• Experience usingWorkdayor a similarenterprise-level applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Working knowledge offederal state and local labor laws and employment regulations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degreerequired.
• Minimum of 5 years of talent acquisition/recruiting experience preferably withinfast-paced high-growth or complex environments.

Culture & Life at Skadden
What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firms success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.

Benefits

The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical dental vision) savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options including parental.
• In-classroom remote and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

For further details please visit: starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors consistent with applicable law.

Salary Details

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including but not limited to race color religion creed sex national origin ancestry age alienage or citizenship status marital or familial status domestic partnership status caregiver status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression change of sex or transgender status genetic information medical condition pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual and reproductive health decisions disability any protected military or veteran status or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence sexual assault or offense or stalking.

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