Human Resources, Recruiting and Legal Talent Coordinator

ph3About Latham Watkins /h3pLatham Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong. /ph3About the Role /h3pThe Human Resources, Recruiting and Legal Talent Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital Talent (HCT) team.This role will be responsible for providing comprehensive support across the HCT function, combining human resources (HR) responsibilities with involvement in recruiting and legal talent initiatives. This role will be located in our Milan office. /ph3Responsibilities Qualifications /h3pOther key responsibilities include: /pulliServing as a point of contact for all human resources questions and duties, including monitoring employees attendance tracking system, liaising with external payroll providers, providing HR and labor law updates as needed and responding to queries related to the firm policies, escalating complex questions and issues appropriately /liliSupporting the organisation and delivery of training programs, development plans, and team-building initiatives for both staff and attorneys, contributing to engagement, performance, and retention objectives /liliSupporting the promotion of value-added benefits, wellness initiatives, and training opportunities in partnership with the Well-Being Benefits and Development Training teams /liliMaintaining personnel files to ensure confidentiality and compliance with all legal regulations and firm policies, while providing administrative and coordination support across the attorney lifecycle /liliSupporting all phases of recruiting efforts including candidate selection processes, interview scheduling, offer letter/contract preparation, and related administrative tasks, and assisting onboarding, orientation, and integration activities for new hires and lateral associates, and overseeing joiner/leaver processes, inter-office transfers, and secondments /liliDeveloping and maintaining relationships with target law schools, career services, student organizations, vendors /liliProviding administrative and coordination support across the attorney lifecycle, including BAR compliance, study leave planning, training registrations, and related processes /liliSupporting the execution of events, initiatives, and strategic projects aligned with Human Capital Talent priorities, including special projects as required /li /ulpWe’d love to hear from you if you: /pulliDemonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to interact with people at all organisational levels /liliExhibit the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus /liliAbility to thrive in a varied role, demonstrating flexibility and enthusiasm for handling diverse responsibilitiesPossess the organisational skills to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines, as well as strong attention to detail and analytical skills /li /ulpAnd have: /pulliExperience in human resources or recruiting or professional services environment, preferably /liliExcellent proficiency in English and Italian, both written and spoken /liliA Bachelor’s degree or equivalent /li /ulh3Benefits Additional Information /h3pSuccessful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a competitive total compensation package, including eligibility for a discretionary bonus awarded based on individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes: /pulliHealth insurance /liliLife disability insurance /liliMeal vouchers /liliMonthly travel allowance /liliMental healthcare /liliFertility assistance program /liliAdditional wellness programs /liliEmployee discounts /liliAnd more! /li /ulpAdditionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better. /ppLatham Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. /ppThe pay range for this role is €35,000 – €45,000. Placement within the range will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies, in accordance with objective and non-discriminatory criteria. The employment relationship will be governed by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Tertiary, Distribution and Services sector (CCNL Commercio). #Associate #LI-AJ1 /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr