Recruitment Advisor

Recruitment Advisor – Asia (12m FTC) page is loaded## Recruitment Advisor – Asia (12m FTC)locations: Singaporeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R In this role, you will be responsible for managing the attraction and selection of Associates and Business Team members across all our offices in Asia. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality hiring outcomes in a cost-effective and efficient manner. In this role, you will quickly establish a strong reputation and gain the confidence of stakeholders by consistently providing an outstanding recruitment service. You will be viewed as a trusted advisor on all operational recruitment matters. By developing a deep understanding of your client groups, you will provide valuable commercial insights to your team and actively contribute to the broader talent agenda.**Key Responsibilities**Resourcing* Work with Partners, Hiring Managers, HR Managers and HR Advisors to identify hiring needs and skill sets. Determine a resourcing plan to meet the hiring needs* Manage and develop new approaches to procurement of services from suppliers to deliver a more efficient streamlined model* Develop and manage candidate ‘talent pools’* Test validity and comprehensiveness of job descriptions at the start of the recruitment process* Explore available resourcing options, to include the employee referral scheme, internal publications, alumni network, internet channels, advertising, and recruitment agenciesSourcing and attraction strategy* Establish innovative sourcing and attraction strategies to attract the right people from the widest pool for each vacancy / recruitment campaign* Determine the key selling messages for each area of the firm, aligned with the global recruitment messages* Liaise with the Lateral Recruitment Manager to ensure a co-ordinated and consistent approach globally and to share best practices between offices* Market mapping using appropriate toolsSelection and assessment* Establish relationship with the Recruitment Assistant to provide seamless service to candidates; manage the overall candidate experience* Determine and manage the relationships with partner organisations to ensure access to a diverse candidate pool of the highest quality* Determine the selection and assessment methods to use to enable objective and fair assessment of candidates* Advise on selection tools (including online testing and case studies)* Work with hiring managers to establish screening criteria for each role. Interview candidates and provide an independent assessment* Advise hiring partners on recruitment best practices and diversity awareness* Support and challenge hiring partners constructively on selection decisions at interview and offer stageRelationship building* Develop internal relationships with key stakeholders across the Practice Groups and Business Teams* Develop and maintain strong relationships with our preferred recruitment agencies* Develop and maintain a network of external recruitment contacts to keep abreast of good practices and market updates* Act as the lead person for all recruitment knowhow issues* Share successes and regular updates with the wider HR team**Additional Job Description**Character* Able to influence senior stakeholders* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills* Collaborative and a strong team player* Confidence to constructively challenge, where required* Proactive and enthusiastic* Innovative and strategic in thinking* Works well under pressureEducation / Qualification* University Degree or equivalentPractical experience* Strong recruitment background* Track record in driving direct sourcing as primary source of candidates* Excellent interviewing skills* Knowledgeable in selection techniques and sourcing optionsOffice skills* Able to multi-task effectively* Computer literate – good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint* Excellent planning and organisation skills* Strong attention to detail* Previous experience of using an online recruitment toolCommercial Skills* Commercially aware* Comfortable with figures/data**Technical Skills:****This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.****This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose.**At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients.Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That’s what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive, collaborative team.With second to none training and support, this is the place where you meet your future.**This is Linklaters.**In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent.As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described. #J-18808-Ljbffr