HR Specialist​/Recruiter

POSITION

DBL is seeking a hybrid Recruiter / HR Specialist. The hybrid Recruiter / HR Specialist will lead the firm's talent acquisition strategy and provide advanced, specialized operational HR support. This role will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and managing the entire talent lifecycle process, as well as executing essential, day-to-day HR services with minimal supervision. This is a full-time, onsite position located at our vibrant Covington, Kentucky office, where you’ll collaborate with colleagues in person daily.

• Source candidates for all key roles using diverse channels, including industry applications (ATS, HRIS), social media platforms (Linked In, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter), and professional networks, to proactively attract top talent.
• Manage the entire recruitment process from initial requisition through candidate acceptance.
• Conduct initial screening and interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and alignment with firm culture and role expectations.
• Facilitate the interview process, providing structure and tools to ensure all internal interviewers can adequately evaluate candidate qualifications.
• Create a positive and professional experience for all candidates considered for a position.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders (candidates, hiring managers, and firm leadership) at each stage of the process.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Outline and manage processes/tools to establish role descriptions for all key roles that contain clear expectations of performance.
• Design and facilitate an onboarding experience that enables a new hire to begin to contribute and add value quickly.
• Oversee and manage the firm’s performance management process, ensuring team members participate in completing their self‑review and employee evaluations, as appropriate.
• Administer and document all stages of the disciplinary and termination process, ensuring all actions are compliant with established firm policy and legal requirements.
• Act as liaison with outsourced HR services vendor to facilitate the execution of key services such as benefits and compliance.
• Ensure HR‑related practices, processes, and procedures are documented and communicated.
• Maintain and establish HR Analytics and Metrics.
• Oversee the firm’s PTO system within the HRIS.
• Coordinate and schedule internal and external training programs for professional development across the firm.
• Member of Summer Associate, and Diversity/Wellness Committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  A bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, communications, or an HR‑related field.
• General HR
  
  Experience:
  
  At least 3 years of experience executing generalist‑level HR functions.
• Recruiting
  
  Experience:
  
  At least 3 years of experience recruiting white‑collar professionals is required, with previous law firm or professional services hiring experience strongly preferred.

• Communication:
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on prioritization, and the ability to initiate and monitor simultaneous projects.
• Technology:
  Proficient in using industry‑standard applications such as HRIS and ATS. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and able to consistently style, format, and edit documents professionally. Experience with social media applications (Linked In, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter) for sourcing is beneficial.
• Interpersonal:
  Well‑respected and trusted professionally. Able to shift and respond to multiple priorities quickly and efficiently. Maintains firm and client confidentiality.
• Professional Rapport:
  The ability to connect with and develop professional and friendly rapport with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
• Action‑Oriented:
  Able to not only identify problems but actively develop and execute excellent solutions.
• Resilient in Uncertainty:
  Comfortable and productive even when facing unclear or complex situations.
• Proactive:
  Driven to define a clear way forward.

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