Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

IMS Legal Strategies is a core values based professional services firm that partners with the most influential global law firms and corporations to elevate their legal strategies. Through every stage of dispute resolution, IMS provides the full suite of sophisticated advisory services lawyers need to prevail—world-class expert witness placement, specialized litigation consulting, cutting-edge visual advocacy, and flawless presentation delivery using state-of-the-art technology. Whether identifying expert witnesses from any industry and discipline, developing themes and demonstratives, preparing witnesses for depositions and hearings, conducting focus groups and mock trials, or guiding jury selection and voir dire, we work collaboratively with our law firm partners to strengthen their cases. IMS offers a fully integrated international team with decades of practical experience in more than 45,000 cases and 6,500 trials. Our trusted expertise is hard-earned. Together, we win. Visit imslegal.com for more.

Summary:

The Senior Talent Acquisition Manager (Sr. TA Manager) is accountable for driving Talent Acquisition by identifying, engaging, and hiring elite talent across all divisions of IMS aligned to the company’s Core Values and the Employer Value Proposition (EVP). The Sr. TA Manager is responsible for a wide variety of Talent Acquisition functions that focus on proactive sourcing and screening candidates, employer branding, and overall, provide an exceptional candidate experience. The Sr. TA Manager works closely with hiring managers to determine needs, align recruiting strategies, and contribute to company growth goals. 

Accountabilities:

• Develops and manages candidate generation strategies and employer branding opportunities through innovative marketing, social media, professional networking, conference attendance, and university involvement
• Executes candidate searches and manages candidates through the pipeline from sourcing to selection with an emphasis on positive candidate experience while ensuring IMS secures the best talent
• Provides recruiting expertise by staying abreast of market trends, best practices, recruitment tools/technology (including AI methodologies), recruiting avenues, and partnerships 
• Continuously evaluates market trends, industry intel, and IMS process effectiveness, elevating needs, concerns, and successes to senior leadership

Responsibilities:

• Provides full life cycle recruitment, including proactive sourcing and screening candidates, managing the recruitment database, salary negotiation, and extending employment offers
• Effectively communicates and sells the IMS unique value proposition, benefits, and compensation structure to drive a high offer acceptance rate
• Actively builds employer brand through proactive presence on social media including LinkedIn and Industry partnerships, including professional conferences
• Prepares and posts job ads that will attract top talent and create interest 
• Maintains a positive candidate experience by providing prompt and transparent communication with candidates throughout the selection process
• Develops and manages vendor relationships that support Talent Acquisition objectives 
• Researches, organizes, and participates in recruiting events such as university recruiting, online recruitment events, and job fairs
• Ensures compliance with the hiring process including position intake, candidate screening, and scorecard tracking at each phase of the interview process
• Coaches hiring managers on recruiting best practices including interviewing and selection
• Develops and maintains an Elite Talent Community with active candidate engagement to ensure access to high level talent as the organization grows
• Creates, tracks, and shares key performance metrics that drive success in the function
• Completes administrative activities in a consistent and timely manner

Success in the Role:

• A successful Sr. TA Manager understands and articulates the fundamental workings of the business as well as the organizational groups and is continually learning, innovating, and anticipating. 
• A successful Sr. TA Manager effectively and efficiently communicates recruiting strategies and procedures to leadership and staff participating in the recruiting function. They are proactive with communicating information and sharing knowledge and experiences. 
• A successful Sr. TA Manager remains receptive and open to different communication styles and adjusts own style as needed. They are not rigid in communication.
• A successful Sr. TA Manager accepts feedback and areas of development in a constructive manner and adapts behavior as needed. They do not become defensive or combative when presented with feedback.
• A successful Sr. TA Manager uses efficient prioritization and organizational techniques to manage heavy workloads. They do not get overwhelmed easily.
• A successful Sr. TA Manager values diversity, actively seeking and incorporating diverse viewpoints into solutions. They foster a positive and inclusive environment among the Team. They are not exclusive or blind to opportunities to increase organizational diversity.
• A successful Sr. TA Manager challenges attitudes, behaviors, and decisions that seem inconsistent with company values, ethics, or the law. They do not turn a blind eye to these situations.
• Above all things, a successful Sr. TA Manager upholds IMS’ core values, vision, and mission

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials
• 6+ years of in-house recruitment and/or combination of agency recruitment experience in a multistate organization
• 2+ years of experience recruiting in professional services, preferably in a legal environment preferred
• Experience recruiting senior level talent including leadership roles
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volume recruitment activities for various levels and use of innovative methods, including AI technologies, to source and attract passive candidates
• Solid understanding in effectively managing the candidate and hiring manager’s experience in the recruitment process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thrives in a collaborative environment where teamwork is encouraged and quality and excellence are rewarded
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with an ATS, experience with Paylocity is a plus
• Ability to effectively manage multiple work streams with overlapping assignments and work independently with minimal supervision
• Exceptional organization & prioritization skills
• Possess a high level of attention to detail
• Strong professional demeanor using good judgment, maturity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Location:

• This position is 100% remote and supports east to west coast time zones
• Opportunity available to those residing in the following states: AL, AZ, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, LA, MI, MS, MO, NC, ND, NM, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, and WI.

Our Employer Value Proposition Includes:

• A competitive compensation package with 401K match
• Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays
• Robust Health & Welfare Benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance, all with generous company contributions
• Career development programs supported through an integrated Learning Platform
• Talent Identification Program to recognize and reward our high performing, high potential team members through career growth opportunities and unique development experiences

IMS Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.