Associate Recruiting Senior Specialist – Global Operations

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Associate Recruiting Senior Specialist – Global Operations is an integral part of Latham's Associate Recruiting team which is responsible for hiring of top talent across all associate-level positions at the firm. This role will drive strategic leadership in recruiting operations and ensure innovative and efficient processes across our global TA platforms and teams.  This role will be located in our London office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Leveraging data analytics to assist with recruitment strategies, enhance candidate experience, and support business growth
• Implementing cutting-edge recruitment policies and procedures that reflect global best practices
• Collaborating with global management and cross-functional teams to align team initiatives with strategic business objectives
• Cultivating strong partnerships with external vendors to enhance recruitment capabilities and drive operational excellence
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for others

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively at all organisational levels and lead teams with a customer-service focus, while handling confidential information with discretion
• Possess advanced organisational skills to manage time, prioritise tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and supervise others to ensure compliance and accuracy, with the ability to perceive complex problems and make sound decisions independently
• Display a strong understanding of data best practices with proficiency in reporting, analysis, and storytelling
• Demonstrate experience utilising and managing applicant tracking systems such as interview tools, background check vendors, and assessments to drive global recruitment operational excellence

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience in law firm or professional services recruitment, or early career programme management
• Experience of recruiting operations, preferably 

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more
  
  

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
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