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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner– Business Services to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Chicago office (hybrid). Our Business Services Professional teams are a critical component of the firm's success, and we need an innovative recruitment professional to drive our US Business Services Professional recruitment and talent acquisition strategies.   We want someone who can advise our leaders on the best ways to attract, assess, and onboard talent.  Utilizing direct recruitment strategies and where needed, recruitment agencies, to ensure we have the best people working at our firm.  This role will also oversee the on-boarding and orientation of new hires to ensure they have the best integration into the firm. Responsibilities include:

• Advise hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, utilizing various sources to market and advertise position vacancies; screening resumes, scheduling and conducting interviews, utilizing the applicant tracking system and referring qualified applicants to the appropriate hiring manager.
• Leverage data and analytics to implement tactics aligned with our hiring strategy.
• Proactively seek feedback from hiring managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting strategies and implementation.  Develop feedback mechanisms from candidates to ensure we drive a leading and positive candidate experience.
• Facilitate the offer and on-boarding process for new hires, including creating offer letters, reviewing background check results.
• Work to enhance the recruitment service to the business through upskilling hiring managers on recruiting practice and using systems and technology to make our service easy to access and efficient.
• Maintain contact with external employment-related agencies and attends career fairs/consortiums and related events to continually build a pipeline of quality candidates.
• Develop candidate pools and direct commercial recruiting strategies to give Skadden an edge in the competitive talent market, including employer branding and recruitment campaigns.
• Ensure recruitment efforts are in compliance with EEO and OFCCP federal regulations.
• Stays current on recruiting operations trends, market practices, and relevant employment processes to support continuous improvement
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.   

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting across a broad range of business verticals, including Technology, Finance, Business Development, and Marketing.
• Strong sourcing expertise utilizing LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, networking, and other creative sourcing channels.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sensitive searches and shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and sound decision-making, while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and remain flexible to adjust hours as needed to support business demands.
• Experience using Workday or a similar enterprise-level applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and employment regulations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of talent acquisition/recruiting experience, preferably within fast-paced, high-growth, or complex environments.

Culture & Life at Skadden
What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm's success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.

Benefits

The overall well-being of our team is important to us.  We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life. 

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

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The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details.  Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Salary Details