HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition – Development

Haynes Boone London

HR Specialist managing full-cycle recruitment and talent development for Haynes Boone, a full-service law firm. Building broader HR Generalist expertise through learning, analytics, and process-improvement projects.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, and HR processes, with a strong focus on candidate sourcing, onboarding, and performance management. Proficient in utilizing HR metrics for analysis and improvement of recruitment strategies.

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Full-Cycle Recruitment ManagementCandidate Sourcing SkillsHR Metrics AnalysisMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyWorkday Experience

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionHR Metrics AnalysisProject ManagementOnboarding ProcessesCandidate ScreeningJob Description DevelopmentPerformance ManagementRecruiting StrategiesCompliance Audits

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointLinkedIn RecruiterSmartsheet

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSHRM-CP

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesTalent DevelopmentEmployee EngagementRecruiting Process ImprovementLearning and Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-cycle recruitment for professional staff positions across assigned business services departments
Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements, develop job descriptions, and establish recruiting strategies
Source, screen, assess, and recommend qualified candidates
Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, feedback, and the hiring process through offer acceptance
Maintain candidate data and recruitment activity in Workday and other recruiting systems
Develop proactive candidate pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles
Analyze recruiting metrics and hiring trends and recommend improvements
Facilitate preboarding and onboarding activities
Support talent development, career progression, performance management, talent reviews, compensation, and employee engagement projects
Assist with HR policies, procedures, HR systems, learning and development programs, training logistics, evaluations, and reports
Participate in HR and recruiting process improvement initiatives, compliance audits, reporting, and special projects
Serve as a liaison between Human Resources and other departments
Report directly to the Manager of Staff Learning & Development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in recruiting, human resources, talent acquisition, learning and development, or a related field
Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required
Strong recruiting and candidate sourcing skills
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience utilizing HR metrics and reporting
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Workday, Smartsheet, LinkedIn Recruiter, and HR technology platforms preferred
PHR, SHRM-CP, or a commitment to obtaining certification is preferred
Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time
Must be able to operate computers and office productivity machines
Must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time
Requires constant communication and exchange of information with attorneys, clients, and staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid office environment
Mentorship, project participation, and increasing responsibility for career growth
Structured opportunity for growth into a broader HR Generalist career path
Commitment to wellness for attorneys and staff
Inclusive workforce and workplace culture
Community and civic engagement