Human Resources Talent Recruiter

FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 1,500 employees across 25 offices, we support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. Our teams collaborate across departments and geographies to deliver excellent service to our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve.

At FBT Gibbons, diversity enriches our vibrant culture and empowers our teams to achieve more together. We welcome talented professionals who bring valuable skills, a collaborative mindset, and a shared commitment to helping our firm and clients thrive. Here, you’ll make meaningful contributions, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and build a career that grows with your skills and ambitions.

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Talent Recruiter to help shape the future of our workforce by creating meaningful candidate connections and supporting strategic hiring initiatives across multiple offices.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative self-starter with strong recruiting fundamentals who takes pride in creating thoughtful, engaging candidate experiences from initial outreach through offer acceptance.

This position can be based in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; or Nashville, TN.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the recruiting function by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, maintaining candidate profile data and assisting the Senior HR Talent Manager as needed to complete the hiring process.
• Develop a thorough understanding of business professional positions and the qualifications required for success in those positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop screening criteria, interview questions, and interviewing best practices.
• Conduct initial screening interviews via phone or Microsoft Teams and compile candidates to present to hiring managers for secondary interviews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Collaborate with the Senior Human Resources Talent Manager to develop innovative sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Assist the Senior Human Resources Talent Manager in identifying effective recruiting methods and strategies tailored to specific roles, industry standards, and the needs of the firm.
• Prepare and extend employment offers in collaboration with the Senior Human Resources Talent Manager, including offer letter processing in ADP Workforce Now.
• Process background and conflicts checks for incoming new hires, ensuring accuracy and following up on discrepancies as needed.
• Partner with HR operations to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance through the onboarding process.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum of three years of in-house recruiting experience required; professional services experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle recruiting best practices and applicable employment laws.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with hiring managers and candidates.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously
• Proactive problem-solver who can adapt to evolving hiring needs and timelines.
• High level of discretion with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to identify opportunities to add value, improve processes, and support evolving business needs.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, including the ability to align candidate expectations with firm needs.
• Proven ability and comfort in effectively sourcing passive candidates.
• Ability to work over 40 hours per week as needed.

FBT Gibbons is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of FBT Gibbons to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

FBT Gibbons offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing. Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. FBT Gibbons does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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