Director of Recruiting & Talent Experience

About the Company: Our client is a rapidly growing legal business who are looking to add a Director of Recruiting and HR to their team. The company has enjoyed incredible success in the last few years' and are seeking a candidate with a strong Recruiting and HR background to join their team as they continue their expansion. The successful candidate must have a legal recruiting background. Attorneys and Paralegals. Reasons to Work Here: Hybrid work schedule Discretionary bonus up to 10% Strong medical / dental / vision Commuter allowance Flexible spending allowance 401k Child care allowance A high visibility role reporting into senior management Disability insurance Strong PTO allowance Paid parental leave $180k - $210k a year. Job Summary: The Manager of Firm Talent & Recruiting administers and coordinates the Firm's human resources and recruiting efforts (attorney and non-attorney roles). The Manager of Firm Talent & Recruiting is responsible for recruitment and employee relations across all offices enabling the Firm to pursue its strategic objectives and business goals. As the Manager of Firm Talent & Recruiting, you will be the face of the firm to attorneys, staff, candidates, and recruiters. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail oriented, business partner to the leadership of the firm. Primary Responsibilities:  HR Management Ensure that the firm maintains a compliant and integrated human resources operation that supports the attraction, development and retention of the highest caliber legal and administrative talent for the firm. Refine or implement new strategies, policies and systems for legal and professional staff covering recruiting, retention, development and employee relations. Oversee firm wellness initiatives, training and CLE compliance.  Recruiting Lead all aspects of the lateral associate and staff recruitment ensuring appropriate communication and coordination with candidates, firm attorneys, administrative management, and any third-party recruiters. Oversee the activities of the recruiting coordinator to ensure a seamless experience for candidates and internal teams.  Orientation Lead all administrative aspects of onboarding for attorneys, legal assistants, and staff.  Firm Culture Proactively look for ways to further enhance the Firm's collegial, collaborative and teamoriented culture. Experience & Qualifications:  A bachelor's degree is required, with preference for a masters.  A minimum of 7 years of experience in human resources, in a law firm or professional services firm.  Excellent writing, presentation, and leadership skills with prior supervisory experience.  A track record of working effectively in a fast-paced, multi-authority environment.  A polished, professional presence that engenders trust and confidence from all members of the organization.  Exceptional diplomatic skills and ability to work with a true partnership in a professional services environment.  Demonstrated experience identifying needs and driving change in a positive manner that ensures consistently polished client service, even during changes in process.  Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in human resources matters, being decisive and taking action when appropriate, as well as knowing when to instead ask questions and consult with other professionals.  Ability to establish credibility quickly and build one-on-one relationships with senior leadership, seeking to understand their issues and goals, and working with them individually to gain their support for related issues.  Excellent time management and project management skills, combined with the ability to manage competing priorities in a calm, collected manner.  Capability to embrace organizational goals and promote those ideas. Proficient in current versions of viDesktop (viRecruit and viCLE), Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and other industry technology. LI-DG1 LI-Hybrid

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Posted Date: 5/5/2025