Senior Coordinator, Talent Acquisition – Business Services

Skadden, Arps...LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health care

401(k)

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Washington DC is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Talent Acquisition – Business Services to partner with firm leaders on attracting, assessing, and onboarding top talent in a hybrid work setting.

You will advise managers, screen resumes, run interviews, manage the ATS, and use data analytics to improve hiring outcomes while ensuring compliance with EEO and OFCCP regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of talent acquisition experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in fast-paced environments preferred.
• Experience recruiting across business verticals and using multiple sourcing channels.

Responsibilities

• Advise hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies across sources.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and refer qualified applicants.
• Leverage data analytics to improve hiring strategies.
• Facilitate offer letters and onboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with EEO and OFCCP regulations.
• Maintain relationships with external agencies and attend career events.
• Build candidate pools and employer branding initiatives.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Interviewing

Recruitment strategy

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Confidentiality

ATS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

About Skadden

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 world’s major financial centers.

Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Coordinator, Talent Acquisition – Business Services to join our firm. This position will be based in our Washington D.C. office (hybrid). The Business Services Professional teams are a critical component of the firm's success, and we need an innovative recruitment professional to drive our US Business Services Professional recruitment and talent acquisition strategies. The role will advise leaders on attracting, assessing, and onboarding talent, utilize direct recruitment strategies and agencies, and oversee onboarding and orientation of new hires to ensure successful integration into the firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, utilizing various sources to market and advertise position vacancies.
• Screen resumes, schedule and conduct interviews, utilize the applicant tracking system, and refer 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 a leading and positive candidate experience.
• Facilitate the offer and onboarding process for new hires, including creating offer letters and reviewing background check results.
• Enhance the recruitment service to the business through upskilling hiring managers on recruiting practices and using systems and technology to make service efficient.
• Maintain contact with external employment-related agencies and attend career fairs, consortiums, and related events to 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 comply with EEO and OFCCP federal regulations.
• Stay current on recruiting operations trends, market practices, and relevant employment processes to support continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate relationships with others.
• Manage firm resources responsibly and comply with firm operations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting across a broad range of business verticals, including Technology, Finance, Business Development, and Marketing.
• Strong sourcing expertise using LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, networking, and other creative sourcing channels.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sensitive searches and shifting priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and sound decision-making, while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and remain flexible to adjust hours as needed.
• Experience using Workday or a similar enterprise-level applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and employment regulations.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 5 years of talent acquisition/recruiting experience, preferably within fast-paced, high-growth, or complex environments.

Benefits

• 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 leave).
• 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.
• Other benefits detailed at https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits

Salary

$105,000 - $120,000

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. Applicants who require accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at [phone].

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