Staff Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist (Remote)
Fennemore | People Operations | 100% Remote | Occasional Travel (less than 10%)
Compensation Range: $79,000 – $87,000 annually
Fennemore is seeking a Staff Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist to support full-cycle recruiting and firm-wide onboarding for all non-attorney roles. This role partners closely with hiring managers and People Operations to deliver a high-quality candidate and new hire experience in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Salary + Annual Merit Increases
- Workplace Flexibility Options
- 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Match & Profit-Sharing Component
- Health, Dental and Vision Coverage + Employer Premium Contribution
- Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-the-Spot Monthly Bonus Program
- Opportunities for professional development
What You'll Do
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for staff and administrative roles
- Draft and post job ads; review resumes and conduct candidate screenings
- Coordinate interviews with attorneys, managers, and candidates
- Proactively source candidates using ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and referrals
- Maintain accurate pipelines and candidate records in the ATS
- Support offer preparation, background checks, and pre-employment steps
Onboarding
- Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires from offer acceptance through Day 1
- Initiate onboarding communications and track pre-start requirements
- Coordinate with IT, Office Services, and hiring managers to ensure Day 1 readiness
- Distribute orientation schedules and support early onboarding logistics
What Success Looks Like in 6–12 Months
- Hiring managers rely on you as a trusted, consultative recruiting partner
- Requisitions move efficiently with clear pipelines and proactive communication
- Candidates describe the experience as organized, responsive, and professional
- New hires are prepared and confident on Day 1, with minimal onboarding issues
- ATS data is accurate, current, and supports effective reporting and workforce planning
- You operate independently while staying aligned with People Operations goals
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3+ years of recruiting experience in a professional services environment (law firm preferred, not required)
- Minimum 3+ years of experience with ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter (DataPeople and/or Payscale a plus)
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prior onboarding coordination experience strongly preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and people-focused with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly and professionally
- Professional, discreet, and committed to confidentiality
- Experience placing professionals in non-temporary roles, serving in a consultative capacity to guide candidate and hiring manager decision-making
- Self-motivated professional capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving, deadline-driven environment
- Strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize competing needs effectively
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including occasional travel and participation in the People Ops team's annual meeting
A Note on Fit
This role is best suited for recruiters who are comfortable owning searches end-to-end, partnering closely with hiring managers, and balancing recruiting with hands-on onboarding coordination. Candidates seeking agency-style recruiting roles or early-career training-focused positions may find this role is not the right match.
Why Fennemore
You'll join a collaborative People Operations team with meaningful impact on the firm's growth, all while working fully remote in a role that values ownership, accountability, and high standards.
Compensation Range: $79,000 – $87,000 annually
PLEASE CONSIDER APPLYING TODAY
Fennemore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all social, economic, and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply to our positions. Fennemore is dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere that promotes the diversity of personal backgrounds, experiences, abilities, perspectives, and ideas. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see listed here – even if not a perfect match -- please still consider applying. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodations during any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal assigned responsibilities as needed.