Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP · 4 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Washington, DC
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is a leading law firm specializing in intellectual property services. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage full-cycle recruitment, support HR administration, and align hiring objectives with business strategies to foster a high-performance environment.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Manages the full-cycle recruitment process, including preparation of job postings, screening, interviewing, candidate selection and onboarding
Develops and implements effective sourcing strategies to attract top talent
Maintains communication with hiring managers, recruitment agencies and other talent sources throughout recruitment process
Coordinates and conducts interviews, administers pre-employment testing, conducts reference checks, and background screenings
Utilizes recruitment platform to accurately track candidate progress and maintain records
Tracks and processes referral bonuses and sign-on bonuses
Works with HR Director to develops and implements an effective onboarding program for new employees
Monitors and evaluates the onboarding process, making improvements as necessary to enhance the employee experience
Conducts orientation and ensures new hires receive necessary training and resources
Conducts 30-day and 90-day interviews to gather feedback from new hires to ensure a smooth transition. Provides summaries and trends to HR management
Works with HR leadership to analyze data and identify patterns & potential improvements for onboarding processes or recruitment and retention challenges
Provides reports, analysis, and forecasts, both quantitative and qualitative, on recruiting and onboarding KPIs to HR leadership. Recommends strategies and approaches to correct or improve retention issues and/or trends identified
Leads the peer ambassador program. Summarizes trends and identifies for management target areas of concern to address
Works with HR Coordinator to design, deliver and lead a robust summer intern program
Promotes a positive and professional work environment through effective communication and employee engagement initiatives
Remains current on federal and state employment law changes and firm policies to ensure compliance
Helps maintain employment files, complete employment verifications, and answer general employee requests and inquiries, as needed. Maintains intranet pages related to recruitment
Utilizes AI and technology to improve HR processes and decision-making
Provides backup and/or supports other HR functional areas and assists with special projects, as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 3-5 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment
Proven expertise in interview techniques, applicant screening, and contract negotiation, including agency contracts and relationships
Demonstrated success in sourcing candidates through diverse channels, including social media
Strong understanding of employment laws, HR principles, and hiring regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; knowledge of SharePoint; skilled in internet research
Experience with AI-enabled HR tools is a plus
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Zoom platforms
Skilled in applicant tracking, report writing, and HRIS/database systems (preferably Dayforce)
Experienced in legal and business research using various databases
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Capable of prioritizing tasks and clearly communicating with HR leadership and team
Proactive self-starter with attention to detail and strategic awareness
Flexible and responsive to shifting demands; effective under tight deadlines and multitasking environments
High level of discretion, professionalism, diplomacy, and commitment to confidentiality
Preferred
Master's degree and/or SPHR/PHR certification preferred
Knowledge of viAderant Recruiting and HR software modules preferred
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.
Company
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
When your most valuable assets are ideas, innovation, and brand—you need the best.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Keith Whitman
Chief Operating Officer
Aaron Parker
Partner
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