Skadden

Skadden

Specialist, People Strategy

Palo Alto

Sponsorship not specified$125k-$140kDetected 19 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentForecastingExcelRecruitingPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsEmployment LawLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • We are seeking a Specialist, People Strategy to join the firm.
  • Tracks alumni engagement activity and assist in coordinating secondments.
  • Helps identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations, and recommends practical solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Helps translate practice or regional priorities into actionable People Strategy plans, coordinating with relevant parties to support execution.
  • Partners with the centralized Knowledge Management team to organize and maintain practice area or regional resources.
  • Liaises with Business Development and Marketing teams to support alignment between departmental goals, pipeline priorities, and broader firm strategies.
  • Coordinates with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to support implementation of practice-specific goals, including talent acquisition strategies, training and development needs, and operational improvements.
  • Provides day-to-day developmental support and guidance to attorneys, escalating more complex issues to the People Strategy Manager as appropriate.
  • Identifies gaps in associate and counsel experience or development and coordinate with COEs on training resources and targeted support.
  • Assists in identifying and coordinating resources to support partners and promote effective staffing.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
  • Proven project management skills
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work
  • Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work under pressure and conflicting circumstances
  • Ability to work well independently with limited oversight, as well as effectively within and across teams
  • Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrates close attention to detail
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
  • Strong interest in professional development, talent strategy and practice support
  • Strong demonstrated leadership presence, accountability and client service orientation

Compensation

  • The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details.
  • Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.
  • Salary Details

Benefits

  • We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
  • Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Paid leave options, including parental.
  • For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits
  • This position may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.
  • In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage Rule,
  • In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.

Company info

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.
  • The Opportunity
  • We are seeking a Specialist, People Strategy to join the firm. You will support the strategic and day-to-day people operations of an assigned region or practice group, with a strong focus on People Strategy, practice support, staffing coordination, talent processes, communications, and operational execution. With guidance as needed from People Strategy Manager (PSM), serves as lead People Strategy resource to Practice Leaders, People Strategy Partners, staffing partners, Partners, counsel, associates, and business services colleagues, helping to drive core talent and business processes that support the priorities and objectives of the assigned population.
  • Working under the general guidance of a PSM, this role is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, sound judgment, and accountability in managing assigned responsibilities and advancing initiatives. The People Strategy Specialist partners closely with colleagues across Talent Acquisition, People Development, People Operations, Business Development, Knowledge Management, Office Administration, Client Administration, and other Firm functions to support attorney engagement, development, integration, and retention, while helping to foster a collaborative, high-performing, and well-supported practice environment.
  • Serves as a primary People Strategy contact for an assigned region or practice group, partnering with Practice Leaders, Partners, staffing partners, Partners, counsel, and associates on people-related initiatives and priorities.
  • Supports and independently manages cyclical talent and operational processes, including performance management, counsel and partner selection, and pipeline meetings.
  • Develops, coordinates, and delivers practice group communications, helping to ensure timely, consistent messaging and alignment with department and firmwide objectives.
  • Supports staffing partners and practice leaders with planning efforts, including global mobility resourcing where applicable.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Applicants who require an accommodation during the

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