Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Job description

Overview

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH provides economic and financial consulting and expert testimony in all phases of complex litigation and regulatory proceedings. We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including prominent faculty and industry practitioners, in a distinctive collaboration. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

Named one of the Best Workplaces by Inc. Magazine, at Cornerstone Research you will be part of a thriving team of more than 700, spanning eight offices, comprising more than 40 nationalities, and leading the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels.

You'll Love It Here If You…

* Are thoughtful and open to learning
* Have a high bar for excellence
* Believe that teamwork leads to success; #onefirmfirm!
* Always do things the right way, even if it's harder
* Are truly committed and passionate about what you do

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for owning the day-to-day recruiting process for a particular office or group of offices and working with staff at all levels to ensure that quality candidates are sourced, screened, recruited and guided through the orientation process. This consists of oversight of local recruiting support including scheduling of recruiting events, developing interview schedules, managing candidate information and applicant tracking metrics, participating in offer decision meetings, overseeing offer letter production and coordinating orientation. This role is also responsible for the implementation of Cornerstone's recruitment strategies and best practices.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is also accountable for developing and maintaining professional relationships with local core universities and other organizations, managing various internship programs, assisting with the annual budgeting process, and supporting training for staff members.

How You'll Help Us Be Successful

* Build and maintain relationships with school career centers and placement offices.
* Serve as the campus event point person for career fairs, presentations, etc. When appropriate, attend on-campus events to assist with the successful execution of the event.
* Research and assess the best methods to promote recruitment activity such as events, internet postings, networking/referrals and other methods of advertisement.
* Coordinate office specific activity by tracking candidate flow from application to interviewing through offers and onboarding. Maintain current status of candidates in iCIMS (applicant tracking system).
* Act as liaison to candidates throughout the interviewing process.
* Managing the daily operations of the office-level recruitment efforts through scheduling local recruiting meetings, facilitating resume review, scheduling interviews, and coordinating materials.
* Track and manage full-time hiring reports and data. Report on metrics to local office staff and Talent Acquisition team leadership on a regular basis.
* Coordinate offer visits and other special recruiting events.
* Facilitate feedback collection for all candidates and attend candidate decision meetings.
* Ensure offer letters are prepared accurately and on a timely
* Coordinate background checks, orientation, and training for new hires.
* Partner with HR to ensure a proper handoff from recruitment to new hire onboarding, including immigration and maintenance of reporting on acceptances and start dates.
* Lead various team or firm-wide initiatives or special projects as requested.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

* Bachelor's degree required
* 3-5+ years of Corporate recruiting experience, preferably in professional services
* Experience with applicant tracking system required; experience with iCIMS a plus
* Self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to cultivate strong business relationships and work within a team
* Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks/responsibilities simultaneously
* Demonstrated sense of urgency and attention to detail and a proven ability to analyze and anticipate potential conflicts and resolve quickly
* Proficiency using Microsoft Office required

What Will Differentiate You

* Leadership: the desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and firm
* Communication: the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
* Business Acumen: the capability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions
* Client Service: the mindset to provide superior service

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH'S CULTURE

Our uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. Cornerstone Research invests in its people in a number of ways including providing development opportunities and organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

This position will be located in our San Francisco, CA office.