Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition - Business Services

About the role

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers. We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition- Business Services to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (remote). The Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition - Business Services is responsible for supporting and optimizing pre-hire recruiting operations, driving talent acquisition projects, and delivering a high-quality experience for candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle. This role serves as a key operational partner to Talent Acquisition and the People Team, ensuring recruiting processes are executed efficiently, accurately, and consistently, while maintaining a high standard of service and professionalism. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Handles end-to-end pre-hire operational processes in support of Talent Acquisition, ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment experience from requisition intake through offer stage Coordinates interview scheduling, candidate communications, hiring manager interactions, and related recruiting logistics across multiple positions and stakeholder groups Manages Talent Acquisition projects, including process improvement initiatives, systems enhancements, reporting projects, and candidate experience programs Serves as a primary point of contact for candidates, hiring managers, recruiters, and business stakeholders throughout the pre-hire process, ensuring timely communication and a high-touch service experience Partners closely with Talent Acquisition, People Strategy, and other internal teams to facilitate smooth execution of recruiting workflows, including job postings, interview coordination, offer preparation, background check initiation, and pre-employment requirements Monitors the applicant tracking system activity to ensure data integrity, process compliance, and accurate documentation across all recruiting activities Identifies opportunities to streamline, standardize, and improve recruitment operations, processes, and service delivery Develops and maintains recruiting process documentation, workflows, training materials, and operational guidelines to promote consistency and best practices Produces, analyzes, and maintains recruiting metrics and reports, providing insights to support decision-making, process improvements, and stakeholder updates Builds effective working relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders to understand business needs, align expectations, and ensure exceptional service delivery Proactively troubleshoots operational issues, escalate concerns as appropriate, and recommend practical solutions Maintains confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive candidate, compensation, and organizational information Stays current on recruiting operations trends, market practices, and relevant employment processes to support continuous improvement Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others. Manages Firm resources responsibly. Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of recruiting operations, pre-hire processes, candidate management, and stakeholder support
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality, timely work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience
• Ability to build credibility and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong project management and process improvement skills
• Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret recruiting data, troubleshoot issues, and identify trends or process gaps
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated flexibility, resourcefulness, and a proactive approac

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