Director of Recruiting Job at Kutak Rock, Springfield, MO

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  • Kutak Rock
  • Springfield, MO

Job Description

Job Summary

Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Director of Recruiting to join its national Human Resource team. This role be responsible for developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies that support the overall business objectives of the Firm. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, a strong background in legal recruiting, and a passion for developing high-performing teams in a collegial and collaborative environment.

This full-time, hybrid position may work out of one of the following Firm offices: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Fayetteville, AR; Irvine, CA; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Scottsdale, AZ; Spokane, WA; Springfield, MO; Tallahassee, FL; or Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and implement human resources strategy that supports the Firm’s mission and strategic vision in the area of legal and professional staff recruiting
  • Function as a strategic business advisor to stakeholders regarding key issues and best practices in the areas of legal and staff recruiting
  • Create and implement strategies to strengthen the Firm's recruitment brand and market presence
  • Design and drive the Firm’s attorney and business professional recruiting strategy across all offices and levels, aligned with practice area and administrative needs
  • Develop and supervise the recruiting team, which is responsible for execution, coordination, and hiring logistics
  • Provide leadership and vision in the development of firm-wide attorney recruiting strategies, both long- and short-term, working closely with practice group leaders, firm leadership, and other key stakeholders to identify organizational needs and support successful integration of new attorneys
  • Drive end-to-end lateral associate and partner recruiting processes from initial identification through offer, onboarding, and integration phases; develop strategies for sourcing, attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent
  • Ensure strong relationships with law schools, legal recruiters, staff recruiters and industry experts
  • Analyze legal market trends, peer firm practices, and compensation data to anticipate hiring needs and keep the Firm competitive
  • Evaluate and establish tools for measuring the success of all recruitment efforts and implement strategic improvements
  • Manage and analyze recruitment metrics, workforce initiatives, and retention strategies through maximization of the use of the Firm’s applicant tracking system
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with attorneys and professional staff across the firm's footprint
  • Organize training and guidance in effective and appropriate recruiting and interviewing skills for hiring panels
  • Oversee all recruiting vendor agreements such as recruiting contracts and job advertising services
  • Ensure adherence to Firm policies and legal regulations in all recruitment activities
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development through facilitating training and certification activities for recruiting staff
  • Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into talent strategies
  • Thorough knowledge of talent acquisition best practices
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Responsiveness with ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work, and to delegate them when appropriate
  • Ability to exercise judgement and adapt to changing situations
  • Ability to work independently and in a remote/virtual environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization HRIS systems
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed (15-20%)

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
  • 7+ years of legal talent acquisition/recruiting experience with 3+ years in managing law firm talent acquisition teams required
  • Human Resources Certification such as PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/ SHRM-SCP preferred

Position Information

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $155,000-$200,000 base salary per year, commensurate with education and experience

Work Arrangement: Hybrid 3:2 in of the following firm offices: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Fayetteville, AR; Irvine, CA; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Scottsdale, AZ; Spokane, WA; Springfield, MO; Tallahassee, FL; or Washington, DC.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Technology Allowance. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

(CA ONLY) Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

About The Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, 16 hours, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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