Talent Acquisition Coordinator

About the Role:

The Baird Talent Acquisition Team is dedicated to attracting, developing, engaging and retaining the best global talent to meet the firm mission of being a best place to work.  The Talent Acquisition team has a team of recruiters responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent across the firm.   

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator is a key member on our team and will provide proactive administrative, transactional and coordination support on the full-life cycle recruiting process.  With keen attention to detail and a positive approach, this individual will help make our recruiting function run seamlessly and successfully.  Requires a strong sense of prioritization and organization. 

This is a hybrid opportunity at our headquarters in Milwaukee, WI, with weekly in-office days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The Impact You’ll Make:

• Perform high-volume interview scheduling for video, phone, and onsite interviews; scheduling can be complex with occasional travel arrangements needed.
• Coordinate post offer background check process.   
• Draft and proof offer letters ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Monitor the talent acquisition email inbox and phone messages to ensure timely responses to inquiries.
• Assist in updating candidate records via our applicant tracking system, Workday.
• Manage all candidate and client correspondence regarding interviews.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase client and candidate satisfaction and deepen these relationships.
• Collaborate with recruitment team in driving process improvement efforts across TA and HR; make strategic recommendations on how to achieve results. 
• Assist in the coordination of other recruiting activities including administrative duties and special projects as needed. 

What You’ll Bring to Baird:

• High school diploma required, Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the performance of administrative/support function.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize daily workflow to effectively organize tasks
• Ability to handle large volume of administrative detail with accuracy and reliability, including recognizing errors in numbers, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and remain flexible.
• Strong oral and written communication skills: ability to effectively exchange ideas and information; demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Proficient PC skills with demonstrated knowledge and application of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Great follow-through and initiative, using good judgment and a willingness to take on new tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated reliability in attendance and performance.

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