Recruitment Manager

Kennedys is looking for a Recruitment Manager to manage the Recruitment function for the growing Australia offices. This is a strategic, yet hands on, role which focuses on both the planning/organisation but also the day-to-day delivery of the firm's recruitment needs.The position will not only work closely with the partners and management in Australia but also with colleagues in UK and APAC HR who will provide support on administrative and operational tasks, as well as the overall global HR strategy.This is a unique opportunity to be part of Kennedys growing, global team.TeamKennedys HR team support the firm with all people related matters. The team in Australia consists of a Senior HR Manager, HR Manager, Recruitment Manager, Recruitment Advisor and a HR Administrator based in Sydney. We have HR presence in five of our global offices as well as a large team based in the UK.The areas of HR that we have responsibility for are Business Partnering, Recruitment, Reward, HR Systems and Analytics, Learning and Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity and Inclusion.You will be working in a fast-paced, demanding, and global environment as we strive to make a difference for our people, clients and communities where we work.Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee end to end recruitment nationally across both legal professional and business services, providing coaching and guidance to the Recruitment Advisor on roles they are responsible for
• Partnering with the business to identify growth opportunities and challenges, discussing strategic growth and gaps in offering
• Manage lateral Partner (team) hires from start to finish, from initial discussions through to Business Plan stage, 1 to 1 meetings and negotiation of salaries/sign on bonuses. Working closely with the UK lateral Partner team in relation to agreeing terms of business (with agencies), collating paperwork ready for global vote and review/assessment of restrictive covenants
• Preparation of and monitoring of annual recruitment budget for each FY, taking into consideration advertising costs, agency spend and lateral growth
• Work with business development peers to identify gaps in the market and talent opportunities, developing an EVP (in conjunction with the Senior HR Manager) to drive attraction strategies
• Oversee Early Careers/Graduate recruitment process/budget, working closely with the Recruitment Advisor on future plans and enhancements to the existing programme
• Drive efficiencies in recruitment processes and proactively seek to make improvements; including consideration of alternate sourcing methods
• Proactively drive independent recruitment and move away from agency reliance
• Lead on key recruitment projects for Australia
• Collaborate with recruitment peers across the global Kennedys network, including participating in global projects
• When required, negotiate terms of business with recruitment agencies to ensure competitive rates/steady flow of resumes and review/approval of invoices.
• Agree terms and partner with select group of recruitment agencies; develop a PSA
• Work alongside the HR team on sponsorship license and visas for lateral joiners
• Management and coaching of the Recruitment Advisor to enhance development and growth opportunities
• Draft advertisements and Business Plans in conjunction with Finance as required
• Follow external market information in relation to competitor firms and candidate movements so Kennedys is well positioned to respond as required
• Build an understanding of key benefits and communicate these clearly with candidates
• Proactively have Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at front of mind when conducting day to day activities and future projects, fully embrace the principles of diversity across all recruitment processes.

Required experience

• Previous recruitment experience at Manager Level, gained within in house professional services or partnership environment.
• Willing to be hands on and undertake administrative duties, yet also being able to guide the partners at an advisory/strategic level.
• Ability to communicate at all levels with strong organisational skills.
• Highly professional with an ability to forge strong and lasting relationships.
• Committed, enthusiastic and innovative.
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills at senior level.
• Flexible and resilient with strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to work at speed and balance a wide variety of activities at any one time.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.About KennedysKennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,500 people worldwide across 45 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.What do we have to offer?We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.At Kennedys, we develop careers in an innovative global environment. s exciting, fast paced and varied and we believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people's development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.We strive to celebrate empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority. We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work. Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.