Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fenwick & West; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

Job summary

Fenwick & West is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a temporary engagement (about 6-9 months) in our HR Department. The role is hybrid, with 2 days onsite weekly at the designated office, and potential additional in-office days based on business needs.

It is a full-time exempt position. The candidate will screen and interview candidates, coordinate pre-hire and offers, and partner with managers to tailor sourcing plans.

Qualifications

• Excellent interviewing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of recruitment and selection techniques.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and set priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work beyond regular business hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and coordinates candidate screening and interview processes.
• Recommends final candidates and coordinates pre-hire/offer processes.
• Partner with hiring managers to review job specs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Develop sourcing plans and use behavioral interview techniques.
• Create a best-in-class candidate and client experience with timely updates.

Skills

Excellent interviewing skills

Communication with managers

Confidentiality

Recruitment techniques

Project coordination

Working under pressure

After-hours availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

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.