Business Services Recruiting Specialist

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

The Business Services Recruiting Specialist will be responsible for managing full lifecycle recruitments including creating job descriptions, posting, sourcing, interviewing, and advising business leaders throughout the hiring process. The Specialist will contribute to and implement effective recruitment strategies across all Business Services Departments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with hiring managers and senior business leaders to serve as the primary point of contact for open searches, assess recruitment needs, define search strategy and advise on candidate selection
• Steer the sourcing of candidates through various channels including social media, job boards, agency partners and employee referral programs
• Identify and evaluate innovative candidate sourcing techniques
• Maintain reports and metrics for assigned coverage areas
• Schedule and conduct virtual and onsite interviews; serve as a shepherd throughout the candidate evaluation process
• Host interview debrief sessions to collect and analyze feedback
• Review and post job descriptions on relevant job boards
• Ensure a positive and equitable candidate experience while maintaining compliance with regional laws and regulations
• Prepare and present offers to candidates in line with the Firm’s compensation philosophy
• Perform pre-offer due diligence including reference, conflicts, and background checks.
• Build and maintain agency partnerships to maintain robust candidate pipeline resources
• Assist with the onboarding process including the development and delivery of engaging orientation programs, building of robust integration schedules and serving as a trusted point of contact to support a smooth transition for new hires
• Assist with departmental administrative tasks as needed

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 4-7 years of recruiting experience with at least 3 years of experience within the professional services industry in a corporate environment
• Familiarity with various sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems (LinkedIn Recruiter; Oracle Recruiting Cloud preferred)
• Strong understanding of and interest to develop knowledge around employment laws and recruitment best practices
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills
• Strong writing, presentation and analytical skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Proskauer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.