Job Ref #: AA-662
Industry: Legal
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Consultant plays a pivotal role in building the firm's future by identifying, attracting and securing exceptional talent across the business.  Working in close partnership with the Head of Talent and business leaders, this role drives a proactive, candidate-centric hiring approach that supports the firm's strategic and transformation objectives.

This is an opportunity for a Talent Acquisition professional who thrives in a high-performance environment and is passionate about sourcing diverse talent, strengthening our employer brand and delivering an outstanding hiring experience.

Core Competencies & Role Requirements:

Talent Sourcing & Attraction

Demonstrates the ability to identify, attract, and engage top talent through various sourcing channels, including careers website, social media platforms, networking events, and referrals. This includes creating compelling job profiles and advertisements and employer branding initiatives to attract high-quality candidates.

Candidate Assessment & Selection

Proficiency in evaluating candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit through structured interviews, assessments, and reference checks. This includes the ability to make informed hiring recommendations based on comprehensive evaluations.

Relationship Management

Builds and maintains strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and the people & culture team. This includes understanding the needs of stakeholders, providing regular updates, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Systems & Data driven decision making

Utilise data and analytics to drive hiring decisions and optimise systems functionality and processes. This includes tracking key recruitment metrics, analysing trends, and making data-informed recommendations for innovative ways to continuously improve. The role will contribute to the continuous improvement of hiring processes through the thoughtful and compliant adoption of emerging talent technologies.

Adaptability & Resilience

Shows flexibility and resilience in response to changing hiring and business needs and priorities. This includes the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously and adapt to evolving business requirements.

Compliance & Ethical Standards

Ensures adherence to legal and ethical standards in all hiring activities. This includes maintaining confidentiality, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.

Project Management

Demonstrates strong project management skills to plan, execute, and oversee recruitment initiatives. This includes setting timelines, managing resources, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule.

 

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• A Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3-5 years proven end-to-end talent acquisition experience, preferably in the legal or professional services industries
• Demonstrated experience partnering with hiring leaders and senior stakeholders in a consultative capacity
• Strong track record in direct sourcing, candidate engagement and delivering high quality hires and onboarding
• Experience supporting diversity, transformation and inclusive hiring initiatives