Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fenwick & West; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick & West in San Francisco is seeking a temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist for an estimated 6–9 months to attract, screen and select qualified staff across all levels. The role offers a hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite per week and is a full-time exempt position.

Responsibilities include coordinating candidate screening and interviews, presenting finalists to hiring managers, developing sourcing plans and creating a best-in-class candidate experience, with discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Excellent interviewing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Knowledge of recruitment and selection techniques.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and set priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure and after hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates candidate screening and interview processes; reviews resumes and applications and refers qualified applicants.
• Recommends final candidates to hiring managers and conducts pre-hire and offer processes.
• Partners with hiring managers to clarify job specs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Develops sourcing plans and utilizes proactive recruiting and behavioral interviewing techniques.
• Creates a best-in-class candidate and client experience with timely status updates.

Skills

Interviewing skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Recruitment techniques

Project coordination

Work under pressure

After-hours availability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

We have an opening in our HR Department for a temporary (estimated 6-9 months) Talent Acquisition Specialist who will help attract, screen and select qualified staff across all levels in the firm.

This position offers a hybrid schedule and requires 2 days onsite per week at your designated office with the possibility of additional required in-office days depending on business and client needs. This is a full-time exempt position.

Job Description

• Conducts and coordinates candidate screening and interview processes, including reviewing resumes and applications, and referring qualified applicants to hiring managers
• Recommends final candidates to appropriate hiring manager and conducts and coordinates pre-hire and offer processes
• Partner with hiring managers to review, analyze and clarify job specifications and skills required; understand business operations and develop recruiting strategies
• Develop sourcing plans specific to each job opportunity; utilize proactive recruiting and behavioral interview techniques
• Create a “best in class” candidate and client experience by driving speed, quality and effective communication, including status updates

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Excellent interviewing skills
• Skills to allow effective communication with managers
• Ability to develop effective working relationships while maintaining strict confidentiality
• A thorough knowledge of recruitment and selection techniques
• Ability to coordinate numerous projects and tasks simultaneously and set appropriate priority levels; ability to coordinate project resources when required
• Ability to respond creatively and with composure under pressure
• Ability to work beyond regular business hours as required

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, the ideal candidate will have 3+ years of recruiting experience (law firm or professional services experience a plus), and knowledge of state and federal employment law. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits And Compensation Details

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The Anticipated Range For This Position Is

$84,000 - $120,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.