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Summary
In collaboration with and in support of the firms strategic initiatives this position will work closely with the talent acquisition team to provide the needed support on recruitment activities.
Location
This position is located in our Tampa or Northern Virginia office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
Assists and coordinates all activities related to the life cycle of a candidate which includes maintaining candidate files in the applicant tracking system coordinating interview schedules and preparing standard offer letters.
Provides administrative support related to contingent workforce operations ensuring compliance accuracy and timely coordination across relevant systems and stakeholders.
Provides support in creating job-specific requisitions based on recruitment needs. This process includes advertising the positions on internal and external portals and assisting with job requisitions approvals and the activities to initiate and close a requisition.
Coordinates with hiring manager and candidates to schedule interviews. Aims to deliver a seamless interview experience to foster brand value.
Assists with creating and distributing offer letters to selected candidates. Uses the firms approved offer templates. Communicates with HR regularly to coordinate arrivals.
Will assist with tracking recruitment expenses for budgeting purposes.
Process invoices for payment and review vendor invoices for accuracy in timekeeping and contracted rates.
Helps coordinate firm and office-sponsored events.
Assists with creating short-term and long-term recruitment forecast plans in alignment with the strategic recruitment goals and business objectives.
Plays a role in developing and maintaining a recruiting brand by creating an exceptional candidate experience. Provides support in creating and maintaining a recruitment-related social media outreach.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all background check activities and communications. Examines background check and/or reference documents for completeness accuracy and compliance with internal standards. Identifies and flags discrepancies inconsistencies or missing information in candidate records.
Analyzes background data to assess alignment with job requirements and organizational policies. Prepares summary reports highlighting findings risks or areas requiring further review and communicates due diligence outcomes.
Ensures documentation is stored securely and in compliance with data privacy regulations.
Handles all sensitive information with discretion and in accordance with company confidentiality policies.
Attends staff meetings and performs other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills
The majority of experience will be in a high-volume recruiting department in a multi-site professional services business. Proficient in MS Outlook Word and Excel. Experience with an ATS database (such as Workday) preferred. Outstanding communication presentation and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff on a regular basis. Excellent written communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills necessary to coordinate various programs and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. Meticulous attention to detail.
Minimum Education
Preferred Education
4 Year / Bachelors Degree
Minimum Years of Experience
3 years of experience working in an administrative support role supporting the full recruitment and selection cycle.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties;
Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
Provide timely accurate and quality work product;
Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required;
Foster positive work relationships;
Comply with all firm policies and practices;
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment-The firms work location requirements may be modified at the firms discretion
Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home
Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
Application Process: Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process please contact
Agency applications will not be considered.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.Job applicant poster viewing center.
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