Resourcing Advisor

Department/Division: Human Resources
Duration: 6-month FTC
Location: UK
Reports to: Resourcing Manager
Type of Role: Office Based/Hybrid/Remote
Reference no.: 9435

The Role

The role comprises of three key parts; delivery of an effective and efficient end-to-end recruitment service providing an exceptional candidate experience and best in class key stakeholder management.

The roles focus in addition to delivery is to ensure that Dentons is externally recognised as the leading employer of talent within the legal industry and that internally Dentons actively engages with talent and operates against best practice legal inclusive and ethical resourcing principles.

The Resourcing teams vision supports the strategic direction of the Firm driving the growth of the Firm though the attraction and growth of each individual. The resourcing team are key to the future success and culture of the Firm and are committed to driving transparent innovative equal and respectful relationships with internal decision makers candidates and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for both business services and fee earner. needs including preparation of job descriptions screening CVs creating shortlists conducting interviews and managing the offer process with hiring managers/Partners.
• Supporting the administration of the application process by accurately maintaining the ATS document management system and internal trackers.
• Work closely and consultatively with hiring managers and Partners in providing advice and guidance on recruitment process and sourcing strategies.
• Proactive use of direct sourcing methods to ensure a 60% direct hire ratio - including employee referrals LinkedIn job boards and talent pools.
• Building a candidate pipeline for immediate recruitment requirements and for future needs.
• Manage third party relationships and agency PSL regularly monitoring service levels.
• Maintain a focus on candidate experience throughout the application process.
• Provide a first-class candidate and client experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Continually work to improve processes and follow best practice.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team including the shared service center in Warsaw on all business-as-usual activities and strategic initiatives.
• As part of the team continue to develop our Inclusion & Diversity recruitment strategy.
• Maintain a positive outlook during challenging situations.

Required experience skills and attributes

• Full 360-recruitment process experience (job posting shortlisting initial screening arranging interviews etc.).
• Experience in a law firm or professional services firm is essential.
• Working knowledge of contractor recruitment and IR35 implications.
• Good IT competency including Outlook Excel MS Teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Experience of using social media tools source candidates direct.
• Strong interviewing capabilities via face to face meetings and video conferencing.
• Excellent communicator at a variety of management levels.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with candidates and colleagues of all levels.
• Ability to multitask and work at pace ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to adapt to change and a dynamic environment.
• Enthusiastic proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to take direction work independently and as part of a team.
• A confident networker attending relevant forums and events keeping abreast of market trends.
• Understanding of legislation relevant to recruitment.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries Dentons helps you grow protect operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric purpose-driven and committed to inclusion diversity equity and sustainability we focus on what matters most to you.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationality neurodiversity disability or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria please email .

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are interested in applying for this position we welcome direct applications via our careers page but if you have any questions beforehand please email . Enquiries only please applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business nor will we accept any associated terms of business.