Business Services Recruiting Coordinator

Latham & Watkins LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Manchester is seeking a Business Services Recruiting Coordinator to support all phases of the recruitment process. This role includes managing candidate communications, interview logistics, and providing administrative assistance. Ideal candidates will have recruiting experience, a bachelor's degree, and proficiency in German. The position offers flexibility in work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills both in-person and via phone/email.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage interview logistics with strong attention to detail.
• Communicate with candidates to organize interviews.
• Organize operational meetings and produce agendas and notes.

Skills

Experience in recruiting or in an administrative role

Experience in global process coordination

Proficiency in German language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Business Services Recruiting Coordinator is an integral part of Latham's Human Capital & Talent and Business Services Recruiting team. This role will be responsible for providing administrative support related to all recruitment activities, while assisting with all phases of the recruiting process, including managing candidate correspondence and setting up interviews and assessments. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing interview logistics with candidates, hiring managers, and vendors, demonstrating strong attention to detail and effectively addressing operational and scheduling challenges. Maintain clear communication with all relevant parties throughout the process
• Communicating with candidates via email and telephone to organise interview preparation calls, confirming interview logistics and reaching out as required throughout the recruiting process
• Organising operationally-required meetings (discovery, intake, calibration and others) with hiring managers and other stakeholders, producing agendas and meeting summary notes
• Providing other administrative support during the recruiting life-cycle as needed. Including but not limited to job description administration, the production of candidate trackers, HireVue creation and administration, and others
• Producing Behavioral Based Interview (BBI) proposals in collaboration with BSR colleagues and distributing them to relevant stakeholders

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in recruiting or in an administrative role
• Experience in global process coordination
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Proficiency in German language skills

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service.

Successful candidates will be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, as well as a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.