Foley Hoag

Recruiting Specialist

United States full-time Mid $77,700 - $88,000
full-time Mid level Human Resources Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Foley Hoag is a leading international law firm that blends innovation, deep knowledge and superior legal skill. We are well known for our commitment to helping clients achieve their desired results across a broad spectrum of legal matters and industries. The mission of the business services recruiting team is simple: we find and hire stellar talent from diverse backgrounds to fuel the growth and help shape the future of this exceptional firm. Our close-knit team works hard and laughs a lot. We are passionate about continuously improving a rigorous, inclusive and agile search process and providing a first-class candidate experience along the way. We are seeking a Recruiting Specialist to develop diverse and robust candidate pools, fill jobs, think strategically, and build effective relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike. If you get a thrill from experimenting with creative sourcing techniques, are self-motivated, data-driven, and have an eye for process improvement, we look forward to receiving your application.
Responsibilities
As Recruiting Specialist, you will work across the recruiting life cycle to:

Manage and prioritize multiple open searches from launch to close, including crafting job descriptions, defining sourcing strategies, candidate outreach and interviewing, managing candidate funnel, presenting search statistics, conducting referencing, and recommending and negotiating offers

Deploy effective networking and sourcing techniques including Linkedin searches, Boolean search strings, and internet mining to identify traditional and non-traditional candidate profiles for a range of US business services and paralegal positions

Maintain impeccable data integrity and hygiene within our various tools and systems, including ATS and Excel

Oversee and ensure a detail-oriented process with an invariable “customer service” mindset; producing quality written documents, staying on top of and responding to a high-volume email inbox, meeting deadlines, and generally upholding the recruiting team’s reputation, both internally and externally, as professional, organized, and proactive

Build high-trust relationships with hiring managers; serve as a credible consultant, advisor, and thought partner to departments regarding their staffing needs

Serve as advocate and trusted guide for candidates throughout recruiting process and align candidate expectations throughout the recruiting process

Provide overflow administrative support to the broader recruiting team as needed, including data entry and interview scheduling

Qualifications
The following provides a portrait of an ideal candidate. Candidates who possess many, though perhaps not all, qualifications outlined below are encouraged to apply:

2+ years of experience with full-cycle recruiting and a track record of success fulfilling both technical and non-technical roles; prior experience recruiting within a professional services environment (e.g. law firm, consulting firm, etc) is a plus but not required

A confident, friendly, and persuasive communicator (written and verbal) able to represent Foley Hoag professionally to a wide audience, deliver a compelling pitch to a candidate, and coherently present the facts to hiring managers

Excellent project management skills, exceptionally organized, inquisitive, thorough, and detail-oriented (did you catch the typo in this job description?)

Familiarity with best practices for executing inclusive and equitable search processes

Maturity and diplomacy to maintain standards of discretion in handling sensitive information and situations

Tech savvy and aptitude for quickly learning and leveraging technology to drive efficiencies

Interest in industry trends and recruiting best practices; generative and motivated to continuously level-up our recruiting team

Compensation range is $77,700 to $88,000 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm's reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Search firm submissions are not requested nor considered for this position.
Foley Hoag LLP can hire employees in states where we have registered entities. Currently, employees can be located/live inAZ;CA;CO;CT;DC;FL;GA;IL;IN;MA;MD;ME;NH;NJ;NY;PA;TN;TX;UT;VA;VT.This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list.

About Foley Hoag

Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag has grown into an award-winning, international law firm that focuses on innovative industries and high-stakes litigation. From our offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris, more than 300 lawyers and 300 professionals in business services exhibit authentic collegiality, genuine respect for each other, and the drive to deliver exceptional client service.

Since our founding, Foley Hoag has been a leader and catalyst for change in the legal industry and beyond. We value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that enrich our work and our world and seek to hire the best lawyers and business services professionals, regardless of religions, race, gender, or any other factor. We strive every day to ensure everyone at Foley Hoag feels valued through career development, affinity groups, mentorship programs, culture and community-building events and more. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a connected, challenging, professional, and fun place for you to thrive in the next chapter of your career.

Terms and Conditions | By submitting this application, I acknowledge receipt of and agree to the terms of Foley Hoag's Privacy Statement. I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application constitutes grounds for immediate termination. I hereby authorize Foley Hoag LLP to investigate the information on this application, my references, work record, education and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Furthermore, I understand that just as I am free to resign at any time, Foley Hoag LLP reserves the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason. I understand that no representative of Foley Hoag LLP has the authority to make assurances to the contrary. Foley Hoag LLP uses Greenhouse as a platform for our recruiting and hiring activities. Greenhouse may collect and use personal data that I provide, after anonymizing the data, to train their AI large language models. By applying to Foley Hoag LLP, I consent to Greenhouse’s use of my data in this manner.

Accessibility | Foley Hoag is committed to affording equal access to job opportunities to qualified applicants with disabilities. Individuals with a disability who require accommodation or assistance in the job application process for a posted position may contact . This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

Foley Hoag LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Foley Hoag LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful regard to sex, race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or domestic partner/civil union status, military service, or veteran status, disability, and any other characteristic covered by applicable federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We do not pay search firm or agency fees when speculative and unsolicited candidate profiles are submitted. Please be advised that at this time we are not considering new agreements with search firms/agencies not currently on our preferred supplier list for Business Services Professionals recruitment.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Recruiting Specialist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Foley Hoag?
  3. Which of Customer Service, Excel and Human Resources have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Customer Service, Excel and Human Resources.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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