Talent Acquisition Partner – Business Services

Skadden, Arps...LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Health care (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development opportunities

Well-being programs

Community involvement

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Chicago is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner – Business Services to lead US Business Services recruitment. The role requires advising leaders, overseeing onboarding, and leveraging direct recruitment with agency support as needed.

The position emphasizes a strategic, data-driven approach to attract and onboard top talent while ensuring a smooth candidate experience and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of talent acquisition/recruiting experience in fast-paced environments.
• Experience recruiting across Technology, Finance, Business Development, and Marketing.
• Strong sourcing using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and other channels.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sensitive searches with high confidentiality.
• Experience using Workday or similar enterprise ATS and knowledge of labor laws.
• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies and advertise positions.
• Screen resumes, interview candidates, and refer qualified applicants via ATS.
• Use data analytics to optimize hiring strategies.
• Provide feedback from candidates to improve candidate experience.
• Facilitate offers and onboarding processes for new hires.
• Build recruitment pipelines and employer branding campaigns.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing

Communication

Analytical

Confidentiality

Workday ATS

Labor laws

Multitasking

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday ATS

Job description

About Us

We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. 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 world’s 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 firm's 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

• Advise hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, utilizing various sources to market and advertise position vacancies;
• Screen 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, including Technology, Finance, Business Development, and Marketing;
• Strong sourcing expertise utilizing LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, networking, and other creative sourcing channels;
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning abilities;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sensitive searches and shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of confidentiality;
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, 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 using Workday or a similar enterprise-level applicant tracking system (ATS);
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and employment regulations;
• 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.
• 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.

The 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

$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.

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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 firm's 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.

For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits