Recruiting Manager

Job Description

Recruiting Manager

Position Type:

Full Time

Exempt

Hybrid Flexible (work in the office for 3 days, as needed, on a flexible schedule, typically on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Location: Los Angeles

Residency Requirements:

Washington D.C.: For all positions based in the Washington, D.C. office, residency within Washington D.C., Maryland or Virginia and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.

Los Angeles and San Francisco Offices: For all positions based in the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, residency within the state of California and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.

Salary Range: $145,000.00 - $155,000.00 *

*The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant's wage in the event of hire. The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP's Total Rewards package.

The Recruiting Manager leads the development and execution of innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent across the firm. Your role will oversee the day-to-day delivery of recruiting services, manage the recruiting team and partner with hiring managers to deliver a consistent, high-quality hiring experience. The Recruiting Manager is responsible for recruiting operations, requisition management, process improvement, recruiting technology, reporting, and vendor relationships.

Working closely with HR leadership, the Recruiting Manager identifies opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness, communication, service levels, and hiring outcomes. The Recruiting Manager directly supervises the recruiting team and is responsible for establishing operational standards, developing team performance, and ensuring the successful execution of recruiting activities across the firm.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

Recruiting Operations & Requisition Management

• Oversee the firm's requisition management process, ensuring hiring needs are appropriately evaluated, prioritized, and progressed in a timely manner.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, define position requirements, and develop effective recruiting approaches.
• Monitor open requisitions, candidate pipelines, and recruiting activity to identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruiting process.
• Support workforce planning efforts by maintaining visibility into hiring demands and recruiting capacity.

Recruiting Process Improvement & Service Delivery

• Lead continuous improvement efforts related to recruiting processes, workflows, service standards, and overall hiring experience.
• Evaluate recruiting operations and implements solutions that improve efficiency, responsiveness, communication, and hiring outcomes.
• Establish service expectations and accountability measures for the Talent Acquisition function.
• Identify opportunities to improve collaboration, transparency, and consistency across the recruiting lifecycle.
• Ensure recruiting practices remain compliant and aligned with firm policies and standards

Recruiting Technology, Reporting & Innovation

• Oversee administration and optimization of recruiting systems and technology, including the Applicant Tracking System.
• Develop and monitors recruiting metrics, activity reports, and operational dashboards.
• Utilize recruiting and market data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting workflows through technology, automation, and artificial intelligence tools.
• Partner with HR Operations and technology stakeholders to implement approved system enhancements and process improvements.

Talent Attraction & Pipeline Development

• Tell the organization's story on LinkedIn, building an employer brand that makes strong candidates want to be part of what's happening here.
• Support strategies that strengthen the firm's ability to attract and hire top talent.
• Evaluate sourcing channels, recruiting partnerships, and talent attraction efforts to improve candidate pipelines and hiring outcomes.
• Oversee internship, early career, and other talent pipeline programs.
• Support employer branding initiatives that communicate the firm's culture, values, career opportunities, and employee experience.
• Develop relationships with universities, professional associations, search firms, and talent communities.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Directly supervises the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist and Talent Specialist.
• Establish team priorities, service expectations, workload distribution, and operational goals.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development to team members.
• Develop team capability in recruiting strategy, candidate assessment, relationship management, technology utilization, and process improvement.
• Create cross-training and continuity plans to ensure operational resilience and consistent service delivery.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Compensation, Benefits, HR Operations, Payroll, and firm leadership to deliver integrated talent solutions.
• Support strategic Human Resources initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Tools

• Workday - HRIS
• Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, recruiting operations, or related Human Resources functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes and advising hiring managers on recruiting strategies and hiring decisions.
• Experience recruiting across exempt, hourly, and contract roles.
• Experience leading recruiting teams and developing recruiting professionals.
• Experience improving recruiting operations, workflows, service delivery, or recruiting technology.
• Experience with Workday, AI and recruiting technologies.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting practices, employment law, candidate assessment methodologies, and labor market trends.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze recruiting data and develop practical recommendations for improvement.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and recruiting technology platforms.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs

Working Conditions

Quiet office environment in a high-rise building, seated the majority of the time

Direct Reports

Yes

Competencies

• Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Being resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Organizational savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Manages complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Action oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

The Recruiting Manager role is an amazing opportunity available on our team of professionals at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP! We offer competitive pay, benefits and an opportunity to make an impact in today's world.