Recruiting Sourcing Specialist

Company: Kirkland & Ellis
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development. As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and management; restructurings; high-stakes litigation and trials; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including 3,000+ lawyers) operating from 18 offices across the United States, Europe and Asia,we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer. Essential Job Functions As a member of the Staff Recruiting team, the Recruiting Sourcing Specialist will focus on developing a proactive recruitment strategy. With a commitment to providing a positive candidate experience, the Recruiting Sourcing Specialist will think creatively to identify, attract, and engage high-quality talent. This position will report to the Staff Recruiting Manager and partner with recruiters across the US to build strong and diverse talent pipelines for all of Kirkland & Ellis' business areas. Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in discovery meetings with recruiters and internal hiring managers to understand the position requirements
• Develop sourcing strategies and talent attraction initiatives that incorporate our ATS (PeopleSoft), CRM (Talemetry), LinkedIn Recruiter & Talent Insights, and other channels
• Partner with recruiters, providing insight on the talent pool and recommending tailored sourcing approach for each search
• Leverage professional networks, social media, user groups, networking events and other creative channels to source both active and passive candidates
• Maintain candidate database in CRM and help develop marketing campaigns to communicate with past applicants about new job opportunities
• Conduct initial phone screens to complete high-level assessment of a candidate's qualifications and fit within the business organization
• Connect with employee referrals and engage with them for future opportunities
• Analyze sourcing and recruiting metrics and proactively identify areas for process improvement -
• Research industry trends and stay abreast of talent/labor market and competitor insights Qualifications & Requirements Education, Work Experience, Skills
  • Bachelor's degree required, or high school diploma/GED and equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years of recruiting, sourcing, or research experience at a professional services organization or a search firm
  • Excellent communication skills, including experience with interviewing and networking
  • Ability to think creatively with demonstrated project management and prioritization skills
  • Working knowledge of current recruitment and hiring laws Technologies/Software
    • Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and Candidate Relationship Management platforms - PeopleSoft preferred
    • Expertise sourcing with LinkedIn Recruiter and other professional talent networks
    • Advanced knowledge of Boolean search logic
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. How to Apply Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now." All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Closing Statement The www.kirkland.com job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm.

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