Hr & Recruiting Coordinator

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The HR & Recruiting Coordinator will support the HR and both staff and legal recruiting functions for Seyfarth Shaw’s assigned office(s). In this role, you will operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and act as a point of contact for all employees on process and procedures, and guidance on all aspects of the employee life cycle. Responsibilities include assistance with recruitment and onboarding processes and HR data, payroll procedures, and training for staff. This role will also coordinate both staff and legal recruiting for the assigned offices.

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THE DAY-TO-DAY:

As the HR & Recruiting Coordinator, you will:

• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Manager and both the Regional Attorney Recruiting Manager and the Regional Staff Recruiting Manager
• Assist with new hire orientation, onboarding, I-9 verifications and staff integration process
• Complete termination paperwork, assist with exit interviews, response data entry, and reporting
• Process personnel action forms and unemployment claims
• Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests
• Assist HR Manager with the annual evaluation process and ad-hoc projects
• Collaborate with partners, local leads, hiring manager and Recruiting Managers to implement search strategy that aligns with the Firm’s vision to promote diversity, collaboration, and innovation
• Execute sourcing plan and identify new and creative referral sources
• Timely track and review applications for attorney and staff positions and recommend qualified candidates for interview
• Schedule interviews with candidates, gather interview feedback, and prepare summary of interview evaluations
• Maintain an updated recruiting database and prepare regular reports on the status of open requisitions and pending candidates
• Create a unique and rewarding experience for Summer Associates by providing hands-on experience, personalized mentoring, and engaging social activities
• Prepare correspondence in response to employment inquiries, including interview invitations, offer letters, rejection letters, etc.
• Facilitate candidate paperwork and due diligence, including, resume, conflicts, verifying bar admissions & standing with appropriate state/agency, references, background check, references, and other appropriate documentation
• Perform other related duties as assigned

​YOU HAVE:

• Working knowledge of viDesktop and Workday
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and technical skills
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or human resources is preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in HR and/or recruiting experience within law firms or professional services
• Knowledge of local, state and federal employment law and EEO guidelines
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and respond effectively to such situations

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WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

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We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

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MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

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Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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This position is based in Atlanta, GA 30309

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30309: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person