Director of Recruiting and Human Resources

At Jimerson Birr, we understand that a sense of belonging drives unparalleled motivation, and our team is dedicated to supporting you on your journey to success. Here, personal growth and development go hand-in-hand with financial health, ensuring you can achieve both your career aspirations and attain personal and professional fulfillment. Join us at Jimerson Birr, where we inspire, uplift, and empower one another to reach our potential together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Summary

This role will have the day-today and general management of the human resources and talent acquisition department with a primary focus on departmental leadership, strategic problem solving and management, and driving accountability to corporate talent acquisition targets. This position will report directly to the Chief of Staff and will have department leadership responsibilities for reporting on key departmental performance indicators. This role will have oversite on talent acquisition processes for both revenue generating and revenue support positions. Finally, this role will have ownership of all human resources functions like policy management and performance management.

Key Responsibilities

· Leadership, management, and departmental accountability

· Ownership of proactive talent acquisition program

· Ownership of comprehensive hiring standards, candidate vetting, and selection criteria

· Oversite of employee relations, firm culture, and employee retention

· Ownership of JB branding as employer of choice

· Oversite of human resource functions, performance management and offboarding

Success in this position goes beyond mere accomplishments; it culminates in personal and professional fulfillment. High performers in this role reach a state where creativity flows effortlessly, challenges are embraced as opportunities, and solutions are delivered with impact. Victory in this position is defined by continuous growth, both professionally and personally, where each milestone achieved sets the stage for even greater achievements. Significant career ascension and monetary rewards await those who flourish in this role.

WHO WOULD DO WELL IN THIS POSITION?

Knowledge & Skills

· 5 years of department management experience

· 5 years of legal or professional services recruiting experience

· Index-based testing experience

· Experience with Salesforce based applicant tracking systems

· Experience leveraging recruitment tools and technology for purposes of creating partially automated applicant and interviewer candidate vetting experience

· Fostering accountability through tracking and reporting real-time activity and results-based KPI’s

· Experience in sustaining process-driven full-cycle recruiting

· Experience in project management

· Entrepreneurial Operation System (EOS) familiarity is preferred

Attitude & Habits

· Must have a positive attitude and strong personal accountability

· Must be process- oriented and strong problem solving abilities

· Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

A LITTLE MORE INSIGHT FOR OVERACHIEVERS WHO MAY STILL BE READING THIS

· : Demonstrated success in leading HR and talent acquisition functions and teams, including developing operational calendars, managing budgets, and overseeing departmental processes, technologies, and resources. Seat holder will sit on our 6 person management team, so ability to lead from the front is crucial.

o Bonus experience:

§ EOS hiring and people management process

§ Executive reporting and relationship management with CEO/CoS

§ Managing teams of recruiters in multiple job classifications



·: Extensive experience in proactive scouting and recruitment of top talent, with a focus on aligning recruitment targets with organizational growth objectives. Strong ability to develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies leveraging market trends, networking, and technology. Ability to build a pipeline and determine when to hire local, hire remote, hire part time/contract, outsource or offshore. True professional constantly engaged in learning about the profession of recruitment and optimizing results in leveraging people and technologies.

o Bonus experience:

§ Strategy in developing and cultivating pipelines of high-end professionals

§ Relationships with schools and referral sources

§ Specialty knowledge: offshoring

§ Specialty knowledge: remote working

§ Specialty knowledge: part time/contract labor

§ Specialty knowledge: tech-supported recruitment campaigns and communications

§ Resource and budget forecasting acumen

· : Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing and optimizing Applicant Tracking Systems to streamline recruitment processes, enhance candidate experiences, and facilitate efficient candidate management from initial contact to onboarding.

o Bonus experience:

§ Flair or other Salesforce-based platforms

§ Automating recruitment functions

§ Candidate profile building and pipeline reporting

· : In-depth knowledge and experience in designing and implementing robust hiring standards, selection criteria, and assessment methodologies to ensure cultural alignment and excellence in new hires. Proficiency in utilizing technology to streamline candidate evaluation processes effectively.

o Bonus experience:

§ EOS related hiring and performance management

§ Culture/Predictive/Judgment index testing and management

· : Track record of fostering positive employee relations and enhancing organizational culture through initiatives aimed at boosting engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Experience in executing branding initiatives such as JB FOR ME and managing employee relations effectively.

o Bonus experience:

§ Engagement and relations ideas/event production

§ Culture and Engagement tech platform management

§ Leading cross-departmental culture committees aimed at employee fulfillment and retention

· Strategic Employer Branding: Strong expertise in developing and implementing strategic employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice. Proven ability to cultivate a compelling employer brand narrative that resonates with target talent demographics, leveraging storytelling, targeted marketing, and employee advocacy to attract top candidates and drive recruitment success.

o Bonus experience:

§ Work product showing branding and ability to directly create of same

§ Proven network of referral sources to tap into for reactive hiring when necessary

§ Proven experience in online reputation management solutions

· : Ability to oversee limited HR functions, including performance management, offboarding processes, policy development, and HR reporting, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and legal standards. Note, we dumped HR at the end of this description of the role. That should be an indication that we are not looking for run of the mill HR professionals who are in the business of paper pushing. We are looking for professionals with talent in recruiting who can help us execute the simple administrative functions of an HR department where not much is asked of the department from your typical perception of what an HR department does. In other words, this job is 90% recruiting and 10% HR.

o Bonus experience:

§ Flair or other Salesforce-based platforms

Our core values are simple: Commitment to service; Commitment to quality; Commitment to results. We live our core values, and we welcome you to live them with us.

This is not just another job; it's a launchpad for your career. At our firm, you’ll drive our talent acquisition strategy, championing the thinkers and leaders who will keep us at the cutting edge. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment that rewards hard work with real fun—from impromptu brainstorming sessions to unforgettable team-based experiences—then you might just belong with us. Join us, and together we’ll continue to define what it means to be the best place to work in law. We promise not only a seat at the table of a market leader but also a career filled with growth, laughter, and groundbreaking achievements. Dare to make a difference? We can’t wait to meet you. Let’s innovate the future of law, together.

Jimerson Birr is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity and marital status

Jimerson Birr is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity and marital status

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Talent Acquisition Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Legal or Professional Services Recruitment: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32202: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person