Talent Sourcing Analyst

Axiom Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Law in Chicago seeks a talented Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to design and execute creative sourcing strategies for our expanding legal talent footprint. You will identify candidates through inbound, passive, and active channels and guide them through the interview process.

You will work with the broader TA team to deliver pipeline metrics, support diversity initiatives, and build strong remote and in-person relationships across our offices.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year sourcing, recruiting, HR, or admin experience.
• Experience in a recruiting agency or in-house recruitment preferred.
• Excellent systems skills: Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies for legal talent.
• Screen candidates and coach on interview process and compensation expectations.
• Provide funnel and pipeline metrics and market insights to recruiters.
• Promote referral programs and build passive/active pipelines.
• Collaborate with Talent leadership to develop candidate pools for future needs.

Skills

Sourcing

Recruiting

HR

Administrative experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Outlook

Excel

Word

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

• Axiom is hiring for a highly motivated, thoughtful Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist to support in the hiring of our ever-growing population of legal talent
• A critical member of our wider Talent Acquisition team, the Sourcing Specialist will develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to deliver against our hiring needs, making a direct impact on the growth trajectory of our global company
• Partner cross functionally to understand the recruitment needs and legal practice areas across our global offices
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to identify candidates and deliver against our hiring needs, in line with our diversity agenda (leveraging inbound, passive and active sources - including LinkedIn, networking, job boards, our applicant tracking system etc.)
• Conduct initial screening calls with candidates, detailing Axiom’s value proposition and coaching candidates on what to expect throughout the entirety of the interview process (including interview path, compensation expectations, interviewer feedback, and timing)
• Providing funnel and pipeline metrics, relevant industry research, and other data to offer transparency to recruiters around search processes and the talent market
• Promote engagement with the Axiom referral program and utilizing it in creative ways to build passive and active pipelines
• Complete market mapping and competitor analysis exercises to develop a better understanding our competition and perception in the market, using this information to inform future recruitment efforts
• Work with Talent leadership and analytics to design and implement strategies to develop candidate pools for future needs. Work on communication strategies to engage these networks
• Supporting special projects as needed, including talent brand initiatives and candidate experience initiatives

This role would suit an agency recruiter looking for a more strategic position, or an in-house recruiter who is driven by growth and commercial impactExcellent systems skills including Outlook, Excel and WordStrong, persuasive verbal and written communication skillsHighly organized and able to operate in a high pressure, fast-paced environmentLegally eligible to work in the country in which the position is locatedAbility to develop remote relationships with candidates1+ years sourcing, recruiting, HR, or strong administrative experience, preferably within a recruiting agency/staffing firm or in-house for a companyAbility to work in a team environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt quickly to changes and creatively problem solveProactive, pragmatic, practical and task focusedPoise, confidence, and maturity to interact with senior level, highly experienced attorneys