A law firm is looking for a Manager of Professional Staff Talent Acquisition to join their team in Boston, MA. 

This role is hybrid - 3 days on-site in Boston
Compensation: $120-130k 

The Manager of Professional Staff Talent Acquisition leads an effective, compliant, and standardized full life cycle recruiting process for firm's administrative functions. The position provides leadership and operational oversight to the talent acquisition team, drives exceptional client service, continuous process improvement, employer branding, and successful recruiting strategies. The position focuses on attracting, recruiting and hiring qualified employees for firm in a timely, cost-effective manner using the latest in recruiting technology, AI, etc. The Manager will analyze and report on recruiting metrics regularly. The position will develop and maintain new hire programs that support the successful orientation and integration of employees, driving their performance right from the start.

Responsibilities: Manage, implement and continuously enhance all stages of the full life cycle recruiting process, from position requisitions to sourcing candidates, screening, interviewing, extending offers and onboarding/integrating new hires. Manage a Talent Acquisition Coordinator directly and a Human Resources Coordinator indirectly; lead by example. Develop and modify the recruitment strategy as needed by position or firm needs to optimize results. Drive thorough searches, explore, investigate and analyze the highly competitive market. This includes leveraging placement agencies, job boards, career fairs, best-in-class strategies for utilization of social media, AI and any other relevant technology. Establish and cultivate relationships with search firms in all geographies where the firm has offices; maintain, track and organize active search firm contracts. Develop and manage the annual recruiting budget. Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through exceptional communication and timely candidate follow-up. Drive exceptional service delivery to internal stakeholders; proactively provide regular search updates to hiring managers. Maintain accurate and complete candidate files using the firm's Applicant Tracking System (viRecruit). Provide weekly recruiting updates to the HR Director. Manage the relationship with background check vendor and ensure that checks and new hire paperwork are being completed timely and in compliance with relevant legislation. Maintain and analyze data that tracks recruiting-related activity, associated expenses and metrics that inform progress, i.e., time-to-hire, candidate sources, etc. Hire and track temporary staff new hires. Apply behavioral based interviewing and ensure that each hiring manager is well versed in firm recruiting methodology and process. Manage internal candidate referral program. Manage job description inventory; assist managers to develop job descriptions as needed. Implement processes that acclimate and welcome new employees; provide them with the tools, resources, and knowledge to quickly become productive and successful members of the firm. Collaborate with administrative managers regularly to assess the effectiveness of hiring, onboarding and integration programs; implement enhancements as needed. Manage the firm's summer internship program.This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required. 7 years of experience in recruiting, onboarding/integration; a minimum of 5 years in managing others. Experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing and employer branding. Proficient in the use of social media and job boards. Experience with incorporating AI to enhance processes and identify top talent. Proficiency in collecting and analyzing data relating to recruiting (data analytics). Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to influence others. Must have the ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and prioritize multiple projects daily. Proven leadership and management abilities that foster collaborative working relationships. Must have strong planning and organizational skills. Must be comfortable analyzing, working with and presenting data. Ability to collaborate and gain the respect, trust and confidence of the firm's attorneys and professional staff. Must have a "hands-on” tactical approach. Creative and proactive approach to problem solving. Facilitate teamwork and identify opportunities to develop new processes/infrastructure. Demonstrated ability to grasp and implement new concepts quickly. Ability to multi-task and meet various deadlines. Strong analytical abilities, resourcefulness, and attention to detail. Excellent project management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a proactive and positive style. Outstanding sense of customer service. Deep personal commitment to integrity, excellent judgment and the highest standards of ethics. Comfortable handling and maintaining confidential information. Must display the highest level of diplomacy, tact and discretion. Strong sense of urgency and a high-energy level. Travel occasionally.