The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Analyst plays a key role in helping us find and connect with exceptional talent. Partnering closely with the Business Professional Talent Acquisition team, you'll build creative sourcing strategies, engage top candidates, and develop strong talent pipelines that support both current hiring needs and future growth. If you enjoy research, relationship-building, and uncovering great talent, this is a role where you can make a real impact.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify and engage high-quality talent using a variety of sourcing channels, including extensive use of LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting tools.
Build and nurture talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill positions, creating meaningful connections with prospective candidates over time.
Conduct thoughtful screening interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and overall fit for our organization.
Serve as a trusted resource and subject matter expert on LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing and applicant tracking technologies, sharing best practices with the recruiting team.
Monitor sourcing activity, project progress, and recruiting metrics using Smartsheet and other tools.
Analyze and share sourcing data and recruiting insights through regular reports using LinkedIn Talent Insights and Excel.
Stay informed on sourcing trends, market insights, and innovative recruiting techniques to continuously improve how we identify and attract talent.
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of two years of experience as a recruiter, talent acquisition sourcer, or other recruiting-focused role
Proficiency in recruitment software and tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, and ATS systems
Moderate to advanced proficiency in Excel
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws
Preferred:
Workday experience
PHR or SHRM-CP certification
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
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The target salary range for this role is:
$80,000 - $88,000 if located in IllinoisSalaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of two years experience as a recruiter, talent acquisition sourcer, or recruiting-focused role
- Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
- Moderate to advanced proficiency in Excel
- Knowledge of state and federal employment laws
- Experience building and nurturing talent pipelines
- Experience conducting screening interviews to assess fit
- Experience monitoring sourcing activity and recruiting metrics using Smartsheet or similar tools
- Ability to analyze and report sourcing data using LinkedIn Talent Insights and Excel
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Good judgment, strong interpersonal communication, and ability to preserve confidentiality
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
- Workday experience
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification
Sidley Austin LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sidley Austin LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by Sidley Austin LLP.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with life and disability insurance and wellbeing resources. EAP access, wellness events, screenings, and mindfulness app subscriptions indicate a strong health emphasis.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes generous fertility coverage plus substantial adoption and surrogacy assistance, alongside backup childcare and eldercare. Paid parental leave is characterized as generous and supportive for eligible staff and attorneys.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is available broadly, and eligible business professionals receive an employer-funded Retirement Plan with service and interest credits toward lifetime income options. London materials also reference pension coverage.
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What We Do
Sidley is an elite global law firm with approximately 2,300 lawyers and 21 offices worldwide. It advises clients on complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Its lawyers and business professionals work across commercial, regulatory, and financial centers, using cross-border legal expertise and cultural awareness to deliver innovative strategies and clarity for clients navigating a dynamic global business environment.
