Human Resources Recruiter

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This role is based in our global operations center in Tampa, Florida.

General Description:

Our team is expanding! We are seeking a proactive Human Resources Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team. The Recruiter reports to the Firm's Senior Manager, Human Resources Recruiting, and is responsible for recruiting business professionals across technology innovation, marketing, accounting & finance, information governance, human resources, talent development, practice support, and select attorney positions within the Firm. This role partners with Hiring Managers, Practice Group Leaders, Department Heads, and HR to determine talent needs, source qualified candidates, oversee the interview and selection process, and ensure a high-quality recruiting experience that aligns with the Firm’s standards, confidentiality, and professionalism. The ideal candidate has strong judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience recruiting in a fast-paced professional services environment. In this position, you will collaborate with colleagues both in person and virtually.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for business services and select attorney roles, from intake to pre-boarding.

• Conduct intake meetings with hiring leaders to define job requirements, competencies, timelines, and search strategy.

• Develop sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, networking, professional associations, referrals, and passive outreach.

• Screen resumes for technical and cultural fit; conduct candidate phone screens.

• Present qualified candidate slates to hiring leaders and coordinate feedback loops.

• Coordinate interview scheduling with candidates, hiring teams, and Firm leadership.

• Facilitate debriefs, manage selection decisions, and offer approval process.

• Prepare and extend offer packages in partnership with HR Compensation.

• Serve as a trusted advisor on talent markets, recruiting timelines, candidate availability, and competitive intelligence.

• Maintain timely communication with candidates, hiring managers, and HR Operations.

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with Firm policies, EEO guidelines, confidentiality standards, and data protection protocols.

• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data in the Firm’s Applicant Tracking System (Workday experience preferred).

• Support background checks, conflicts clearance, reference checks, and contingent offer steps in partnership with internal stakeholders.

• Contribute to process improvement, recruitment analytics, and documentation initiatives.

• Represent the Firm at career fairs, networking events, university outreach, and professional associations as needed.

• Maintain relationships with external search partners when required; negotiate and manage fee agreements aligned with Firm standards.

• Foster an environment of teamwork, engagement, and professional growth.

• Stay up to date with current recruitment trends and best practices to continuously improve the recruiting and hiring process.

• Special projects as requested.

Required Skills:

• Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting for exempt/non-exempt roles.

• Strong sourcing capabilities and proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems (Workday experience a plus).

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and high-volume requisition loads in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and follow-through skills.

• Understanding and familiarity with the legal industry and assigned markets.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to manage relationships with hiring managers, applicants, colleagues outside search firms, and university administrators.

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, communication, or related field required.

• 5+ years of recruitment experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate environment. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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