Resourcing Manager

Oakleaf Partnership are recruiting a Resourcing Manager for our client, a prestigious law firm base in the City of London.

As the Resourcing Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an excellent, proactive and professional resourcing recruitment service to the firm, attracting and recruiting high calibre talent across all levels for both legal and business services.

Initially a significant part of the role will be to implement and drive forward the direct sourcing strategy for the firm, including the implementation of a new applicant tracking system and direct advertising campaign, through jobs boards and social media. The role will be supported by a newly created small resourcing team and work closely with the wider HR team.

Key responsibilities include:

Define, lead and deliver the resourcing and recruitment strategy for both legal and business services

Lead and drive the direct sourcing strategy and increase the extent to which the firm recruits through direct hiring methods, including the use of social media and direct online advertising

Continue to develop and promote our employer brand both throughout the firm internally, as well as to the external market

Develop the firm's relationship with recruitment agencies, including managing and negotiating agency terms and conditions, as well as managing and reviewing the PSL

Act as a champion for the recruitment system, managing the implementation as well as any future upgrades or developments with the HR systems team

Monitor and analyse recruitment management information, providing monthly and quarterly reports

Work alongside the HR and L&D Director and Head of HR to set and manage the recruitment budget, where appropriate

Responsible for ensuring the team is compliant with all processes, maintaining data integrity, as well as GDPR

As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate:

Significant relevant experience in a similar recruitment role is essential

Experience of leading and implementing a direct sourcing campaign, including the use of online advertising and social media such as LinkedIn is essential

Previous line management/team management experience

Experience of managing and using an applicant tracking system/recruitment platform is essential

Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and managing change

Proven experience of identifying and delivering process and service improvements

Project management experience is desirable

Experience of working in a professional services firm is desirable and commercial law firm experience would be an advantage