HR Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878, and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish’s downtown Minneapolis team in our fast-paced, growing Human Resources Department as an HR Talent Acquisition Specialist.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Understand, model, and represent Fish’s culture and values, and collaborate with leaders and hiring managers to understand candidate requirements and evaluate hiring criteria. Influence hiring decisions.
• Establish trust and partnerships with hiring managers in support of their staffing needs, including working to create accurate job descriptions and job postings that garner a strong candidate pool.
• Develop tailored screening and interview questions for hiring managers to use throughout the staffing process.
• Review resumes, schedule and conduct initial interviews with potential candidates, make recommendations to hiring managers; identify potential fit through effective selection tools, and guide candidates through the selection process while maintaining ongoing communication.
• Continuously develop networks and partnerships to actively build diverse candidate pipelines.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in recruiting, staffing, or similar role in the professional services industry
• Proficiency in HRIS software and MS Office Suites
• Strong knowledge of recruitment and staffing best practices.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
• Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives
• This position has a hybrid telecommuting schedule with time split between working at the office and working remotely.