HR Legal Recruiter (in house)
A new opportunity has been created in our HR team at Field Seymour Parkes LLP. Initially for a period of 18 months, with potential opportunity for a permanent position, we are looking for a talented, experienced In House Recruiter and Employee Value Proposition ("EVP") expert to join us.
This is a key hire for us to have our first dedicated In-House recruiter to provide senior-level support to our hiring partners, to support the growth of the wider firm and to help shape the future of our social media presence in relation to our key recruitment activities. It will be ground-breaking internally to really push our employer branding and talent acquisition both internally and externally. Reporting to our Head of People, you will be responsible for defining and improving the implementation of the marketing around our talent strategy on our internal SharePoint, our FSP website and across our social media presence.
If you have proven experience in both talent acquisition and implementing tangible employee branding but are now looking for a role with clear actionable objectives – where you can make a significant impact - this could be the ideal next move.
The Role
The fixed term contract is initially for 18 months. The focus of the role will be managing vacancies from approval stage through to offer, sourcing candidates and supporting line managers through the process. This role is to start immediately. For an exceptional candidate, we can also tailor the role to incorporate any other areas of HR where experience is sought on a project basis for EVP areas you'd like to develop further.
The role responsibilities will include:
* Taking the lead on attracting new talent to support the firm's growth. This may involve a mix of proactive direct approaches and continuing to work with established recruitment agents
* Leading our candidate-facing marketing efforts, which may include graduate events, work experience programmes, and trainee/graduate recruitment
* Delivering a project to enhance our employer brand through various channels—this may involve updates to our website, use of LinkedIn, and using our new Instagram account.
* Liaising with functional leadership and HR throughout the recruitment process to ensure all recruitment issues are dealt with appropriately
* Utilising direct sourcing methods such as LinkedIn, Job Boards and employee referrals. Developing content to using different media, e.g. video, podcasts, articles, etc
* Making recommendations based on a solid understanding of the recruitment process and functional business objectives
* Ensuring our EVP is attractively communicated to strengthen our employer brand
* Drive innovative and creative attraction campaigns, digital presence and recruitment marketing aligned to FSP's values.
* Work collaboratively with the HR team and other Operational teams as well as key hiring managers to achieve organisational growth
* Leading on the design and delivery of key Podcasts
The successful candidate must have experience recruiting within the legal sector and you must have a solid in-house recruitment background to be considered for this role. Experience of working in a large matrixed organisation is advantageous and an understanding of the complexities of recruiting in a law firm in growth is desirable. Candidates who have experience recruiting fee-earners in an agency environment may also be considered.
This role also requires a very detail orientated and pragmatic individual who enjoys working in a fast pace environment. You must also be comfortable to work autonomously and be able to manage a high volume of roles.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in leading talent acquisition/resourcing at manager level within a fast-paced, values-driven environment
* Strong understanding of EVP, employer branding, and candidate attraction strategies
* Comfortable working with a wide range of internal clients, some experienced recruiting managers and others new to the role needing a little more support
* Able to balance accuracy with pragmatism – our internal clients value clarity as well as initiative
* Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with external agents and candidates alike
* A pragmatic, solution-focused approach to closing
* Someone who adapts their communication and service delivery to suit each client's needs
* Commercially aware with an ability to balance growth, compliance, and cultural alignment.
Your Development at FSP
We're committed to your personal and professional growth. Through our bespoke FSP Operational Framework, we support development of our operational people across six key competencies, focusing not only on HR expertise but also on the broader skills required in a modern law firm.
What We Offer
* A genuinely collaborative and inclusive culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
* High-quality, engaging work with clear progression routes
* Hybrid working (3 days in the office per week)
* Core working hours for greater flexibility
* Full-time or part-time working
* Bright, modern offices in central Reading, just minutes from the train station
Ready to hear more?
If you're looking for a role where your career can genuinely progress, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be part of a sociable, diverse and enthusiastic team in a firm known for its extremely supportive and friendly culture and its commitment to the local community.
If you are interested in joining our talented HR team, we would like to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV detailing your experiences to date.
Inclusivity and support for candidates
* Any references to length of experience are indicative only and we welcome applications from those with equivalent quality of experience.
* We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, on a case-by-case basis in line with business needs.
* If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know as soon as possible so these can be considered.
* You can read more about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion here. If you have any questions please let us know.