Recruiting Assistant

Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Recruiting Assistant. The Recruiting Assistant is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the administrative staff recruiting efforts in each of the firm’s offices.

As a Recruiting Assistant, your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Assists during each phase of the full-cycle recruiting process for all staff hires from initial sourcing to offer stage
• Assists with job description maintenance and ensures open positions are posted to various job boards, professional organizations and/or schools’ career centers
• Ensures that open positions are appropriately advertised meeting OFCCP compliance standards
• Updates and maintains the recruitment and applicant tracking gateway (UKG)
• Sources candidates with desired competencies and skill sets for all open requisitions
• Identifies passive candidates and maintains a strong pipeline for future openings
• Performs initial phone screens for assigned positions, and presents top candidates to hiring managers
• Handles interview scheduling for assigned positions
• Successfully completes reference checks for assigned staff positions
• Assists with offer letter drafting
• Assists with background checks as needed
• Responsible for publishing the daily staff memo
• Assists with verifications of employment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail
• Exemplary interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and interface effectively and courteously with employees of all levels within the organization
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential matters
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision and/or in a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects with shifting priorities
• Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Psychology or the equivalent in work experience preferred
• Human Resources internship or applicable experience desired

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:

• Minimum intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Software a must; experience with UKG Recruiting preferable

Compensation Range: 50,000/yr. to $58,000/yr.

At Vedder Price, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees' contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.
• Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning: Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching to help you plan for your future.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
• Employee Recognition: Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs to celebrate your achievements and milestones.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• Additional Perks: Employee discount program, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.

Join Vedder Price and be part of a team that values hard work and dedication!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. 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 (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.

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