Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sands Anderson; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sands Anderson is seeking a recruiter to partner with the Director of Talent Acquisition and Director of Human Resources on recruitment needs, coordinate with hiring managers, and maintain on-line recruitment content. The role sources candidates through ads, social media, law school services, affinity groups, and professional organizations, and manages candidate communications and onboarding support.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience, 3+ years in law firm recruitment, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant years of experience; SHRM certification preferred.
• 3+ years of recruitment or related experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred.
• Experience with applicant tracking software preferred.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional professionalism, time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Proven ability to respond quickly and appropriately, experience-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Work with the direction of the Director of Talent Acquisition and Director of Human Resources on recruitment needs.
• Work with appropriate hiring managers to assess talent needs; create and update job descriptions as appropriate.
• Maintain and update recruitment content on the firm website and recruitment platforms.
• Source candidates through appropriate recruitment sources, including employment ads, social media campaigns, law school career services, affinity groups, and professional organizations.
• Maintain applicant records, ensure data integrity, and prepare statistics.
• Manage candidate experience by serving as point person for all candidate communications; coordinate interview schedules, travel, and meeting logistics.
• Gather and analyze interview feedback.
• Interact with headhunters and placement agency partners.
• Conduct market analysis when needed.
• Support planning, coordinating, and executing summer program for law students and college students.
• Coordinate on-boarding experience and new employee mentoring and support.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

SHRM certification preferred

Tools

Applicant tracking software

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the direction of the Director of Talent Acquisition and Director of Human Resources on recruitment needs.
• Work with appropriate hiring managers to assess talent needs; create and update job descriptions as appropriate.
• Maintain and update recruitment content on the firm website and recruitment platforms.
• Source candidates through appropriate recruitment sources, including employment ads, social media campaigns, law school career services, affinity groups, and professional organizations.
• Maintain applicant records, ensure data integrity, and prepare statistics.
• Manage candidate experience by serving as point person for all candidate communications; coordinate interview schedules, travel, and meeting logistics.
• Gather and analyze interview feedback.
• Interact with headhunters and placement agency partners.
• Conduct market analysis when needed.
• Support planning, coordinating, and executing summer program for law students and college students.
• Coordinate on-boarding experience and new employee mentoring and support.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant years of experience; SHRM certification preferred.
• 3+ years of recruitment or related experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred.
• Experience with applicant tracking software preferred.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional professionalism, time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Proven ability to respond quickly and appropriately, experience-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

COMPENSATION

$80,000 – $100,000 plus annual subjective bonus

Sands Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace.