Talent Acquisition Specialist (Legal) London, England
Job description
Delighted to be supporting a large law firm based in central London in recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Specialist where you will recruit for a mixture of lawyer roles and Business Services roles (Finance, IT etc).
The firm is highly regarded, offering hybrid working (3 days in the office), a fantastic benefits package and excellent support in terms of career development.
The individual in this role will be required to carry out a broad range of tasks to ensure all stakeholders have a positive experience. Key duties will include:
- writing and updating job descriptions;
- encouraging and engaging in direct sourcing;
- ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout;
- liaising with recruitment agencies in relation to vacancies, sharing information on the firm’s various initiatives and encouraging a diverse shortlist of candidates;
- handling initial telephone interviews with direct applicants and maintaining contact with them throughout the recruitment process;
- suggesting suitable interview exercises where required;
- attending interviews where required;
- providing regular timely updates to the hiring manager(s) on how their vacancy is progressing;
- providing feedback to candidates and extending job offers;
- contributing to the learning and development of the recruitment assistant; and
- adding value by demonstrating an understanding of the external market and trends, sharing this knowledge and where appropriate, advising the hiring manager(s);
- building an understanding of the firm, the teams/departments and what they look for;
- determining, coordinating and delivering a resourcing plan to meet the hiring needs of the team/department. This includes proactively responding to business needs with speed and accuracy, and seeking ideas and solutions;
- maintaining up to date knowledge of current and relevant employment legislation.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic and professional person with at least two to three years’ recruitment experience either in-house or in an agency.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, will be able to effectively prioritise and execute multiple tasks, be accurate in their work, willing to take on responsibility, confident, credible and a good communicator. They will be proactive and committed to meeting deadlines, adaptable, have a strong desire to provide an outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders, calm whilst working under pressure and resilient.
In addition, they will have an inquisitive mind, be eager to learn and committed to meeting the needs of the business.
If you feel this could be a role worth exploring, please apply so we can set up a confidential discussion.
Referrals are always welcome and greatly appreciated with a £500 cash incentive as a thank you for any referral leading to a placed candidate. Referrals can be introduced on LinkedIn or via email ([email protected]).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Flexitime
- Free fitness classes
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Language training provided
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
- Sabbatical
- Shuttle service provided
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Unlimited paid holidays
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
