Senior Manager - Talent

Elevate

United States

On-site

USD 90,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading legal services company is seeking a Senior Manager - Talent to join its team. This role is pivotal in developing hiring strategies for flexible lawyers and managing a talented team of recruitment specialists. Candidates should have over 7 years of recruitment experience, preferably in the legal sector, and excellent negotiation and team player skills. This position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $135,000 along with comprehensive benefits. Join a rapidly growing firm and make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

7+ years' experience as a recruiter in the legal industry, ideally interim.
Proven track record of successful team collaboration in a target-driven environment.
Excellent IT skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the hiring strategy for flexible lawyers.
Ensure all U.S. talent delivery is met timely and accurately.
Lead and manage the Talent Specialists team.

Skills

Team player

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive self-starter

Tools

Bullhorn

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Elevate is recruiting a Senior Manager - Talent to join our ElevateFlex team! Reporting to the VP, ElevateFlex, this role will have overall responsibility for a global team of Talent Managers and the execution of the Talent Management function around the world.

The role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the function, the hiring and management of the Talent Management Team, supporting the VP, ElevateFlex in the design of the overall ElevateFlex Strategy, the execution of that strategy as it relates to the Talent Management function, coordination with the Global Head of Engagement Management, and the MD, Solutions & Operations, the handling of escalated issues, supporting the VP, ElevateFlex in the setting of the business unit's budgets and forecasts and executing to them, and deputizing (as required) for the VP, ElevateFlex. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to make a significant difference in a growing company.

Specifically, the Senior Manager - Talent will

Develop and execute the hiring strategy for flexible lawyers across different experience levels for the flexible resourcing business.
Be responsible for all U.S. talent delivery, ensuring roles are filled accurately and in a timely manner while meeting business and client expectations.
Engage in interim and direct hiring wherever possible using referrals, adverts, and headhunting as main sources.
Ensure the smooth operation of the recruitment process with each candidate from pre-screen through to offer stage, follow the process and manage relevant documentation.
Assess the suitability of incoming and existing lawyers for roles, match skills and availability to the requirements for deployment.
Brief lawyers on opportunities with our customers, ensure their CVs are prepared and assisting with lawyer/client deployment.
Ensure various recruitment enablers are being used effectively e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter - adverts are drafted, posted and renewed and other media, producing an overall report on performance and ROI.
Lead team of Talent Specialists by owning the performance management, mentoring, and professional growth of Talent Specialists across both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring consistent development, engagement, and results.

Experience

7+ years' experience as a recruiter in the legal industry, ideally interim (but not essential) gained in a recruitment agency, on-site or in-house recruitment function.
You will come with a proven track record of working successfully within a target driven environment (individual and team targets) and demonstrate the ability to be a real team player.

Technical Skills

We need an individual with excellent IT skills, (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and excellent attention to detail.
Experience of working on recruitment or CRM database (such as Bullhorn) is highly desired.

Skills for Success

A work ethic that is underpinned by forming close, trusted relationships with candidates based on integrity and doing the right thing.
A true team player with an approachable, down-to-earth and resilient personality with strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
A self-confident, proactive and organized self-starter with high energy and motivation.
Able to manage expectations and strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with the knowledge and gravitas to influence, engage and negotiate.
Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
An ability to work in a busy environment with conflicting demands and can work effectively under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
An ability to work well as a member of a team, to collaborate and share knowledge.
Proven ability to operate autonomously coupled with sound judgment on when to elevate, seek advice and/o advise management of issues or developments

Compensation

US national salary range: $90,000 - $135,000, based on job-related skills, experience, level, and location. In addition, Elevate offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package and PTO.