Talent Acquisition Advisor (6-month fixed term contract)

About Withers

A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.

For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives. 40% of our business comes from Europe, 40% from the US and 20% from Asia and we are one profit sharing partnership globally.

We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle some of the world’s most difficult problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.

Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile – focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a professional and highly organised Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our busy Talent Acquisition team. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships and earning the confidence and trust of a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, working efficiently and with attention to detail, even under pressure. We are looking for a proactive, reliable and approachable individual with a positive attitude.

Area of focus and responsibilities

Recruitment & Selection

• Review and shortlist applications across fee earner, business services and graduate recruitment vacancies
• Administer online assessments and support candidate progression throughout the recruitment process
• Coordinate and attend (where appropriate) fee earner, business services, vacation scheme and training contract interviews
• Conduct direct sourcing using LinkedIn and other recruitment channels 
• Draft and update job descriptions and recruitment materials 
• Draft and post job advertisements across the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other appropriate recruitment channels
• Manage candidate offers, including preparing offer documentation and supporting the pre-employment screening and onboarding process
• Work with recruitment agencies, including managing candidate submissions and maintaining supplier relationships
• Act as a first point of contact for candidates, hiring managers and external suppliers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Manage enquiries received through the recruitment mailbox

Graduate Recruitment

• Support the organisation and delivery of the firm's vacation schemes, assessment centres and open days
• Provide support across all aspects of graduate recruitment when required

Diversity & Inclusion

• Support the delivery of the firm's Diversity & Inclusion and social mobility programmes, including PRIME and 10,000 Black Interns 

Reporting, Research & Projects

• Produce ad hoc reports, analyse recruitment data and undertake market research 
• Assist with recruitment projects and wider recruitment initiatives as required

General Administration

• Maintain recruitment documents, records, trackers and databases
• Ensure candidate and recruitment data is accurately maintained within the ATS
• Process recruitment-related invoices and support budget tracking 
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of recruitment processes and programmes

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Technical skills and experience

• Previous experience in a similar Talent Acquisition, Recruitment or HR role, ideally within a professional services environment
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent
• Strong academic background
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems

Interpersonal skills

• A client-focused approach and a commitment to delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships 
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail 
• Calm, professional and resilient
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Proactive, enthusiastic and able to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team
• Demonstrate sound judgement, professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
• Able to manage a high-volume workload and effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Take ownership of tasks and use initiative 
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to the wider success of the team

The Essentials

• Working hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm but flexibility is a must
• This role is a 6-month fixed-term contract
• Flexible benefit package 

Information for Recruitment Agencies
Withers endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement 
It is the policy of Withers to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.