McGuireWoods LLP has an opening for a Manager, Talent Acquisition. As part of the Recruiting & Legal Talent Management team and working from our Richmond, VA office, the manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of all business professional (non-attorney) talent acquisition functions firmwide across all US offices. This role balances leadership with hands-on strategic initiatives, driving talent acquisition strategies, optimizing processes, and advising firm management on hiring decisions.

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• Responsible for the execution of McGuireWoods talent acquisition program for business professionals.
• Develops/implements programs, plans, policies and procedures for sourcing and recruitment, candidate experience and employer branding.
• Plans and directs activities of assigned recruiters and coordinator in carrying out such functions as the sourcing of qualified applicants, evaluating applicant qualifications, screening applicants, scheduling and conducting interviews.
• Supervision includes, but is not limited to, interviewing, selecting and training employees, setting and adjusting pay and work hours, preparing and conducting performance appraisals, coaching and counseling and planning/apportioning work among employees.
• Manage senior-level hiring, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and alignment with firm needs.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of five years of corporate recruiting experience in a large enterprise, multi-office environment with at least three years managing the recruiting function preferably at a law or professional services firm.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven leadership abilities with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Executive presence with the ability to provide strategic counsel to senior leadership.
• Deep understanding of recruiting best practices, including sourcing, selection, and candidate experience.
• Ability to understand and apply HR practices, policies and procedures, as well as exercise working knowledge of EEO, employment and immigration laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft, WebEx, LinkedIn Recruiter, iCIMS (or similar ATS), Adobe and DocuSign including administration functions.
• SHRM or other recruiting/sourcing certifications are a plus.

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