Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner

McDermott Will & Schulte; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Staff Professionals to lead full-cycle non-attorney recruiting, partnering with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and build sourcing strategies.

You will review resumes, conduct phone interviews, collaborate on salary offers, manage relationships with staffing agencies, and maintain accurate ATS documentation. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of recruiting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least three (3) years of related work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Knowledge of recruiting standard policies, practices, and principles
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to multitask and adjust workflow based on shifting priorities
• Ability to analyze data in order to make strategic recommendations

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and key stakeholders within assigned business function(s), gaining a deep understanding of their hiring needs and team dynamics to strategically source and attract top talent that aligns with their goals and culture
• Partner closely with Human Resources Managers to understand hiring needs, departmental nuances, and workforce trends within assigned practice group(s), leveraging insights and relationships to support effective recruiting efforts and ensure recruitment processes run smoothly
• Lead intake meetings with assigned hiring managers to assess staffing needs and create a recruiting plan
• Review submitted resumes and conduct phone interviews to identify top candidates and present recommendations to hiring managers
• Analyze selected candidate’s experience to prepare competitive salary offers in collaboration with staff compensation
• Manage relationships with staffing agency contacts, including providing feedback regarding the quality and overall fit of the candidates
• Establish sourcing pipelines for key Firm positions
• Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation in the Firm’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and internal candidate management systems

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ATS software

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Staff Professionals to lead full-cycle non-attorney recruiting, partnering with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and build sourcing strategies.

You will review resumes, conduct phone interviews, collaborate on salary offers, manage relationships with staffing agencies, and maintain accurate ATS documentation. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of recruiting experience are required.