Lead Recruiter

Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development, and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond. 

Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.  

We’re better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you! 

In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match. 

OVERVIEW: 
As the Lead Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in driving the recruitment process while partnering directly with the Head of Talent Acquisition. This leadership position requires a blend of tactical and strategic expertise to ensure we attract, assess, and hire top talent for key vacancies. You will not only oversee the recruitment pipeline, but also guide and mentor a team of recruiters to ensure their professional growth, alignment with goals, and successful hiring outcomes. 

The Lead Recruiter will be instrumental in identifying areas for improvement in current recruitment processes, implementing best practices, and helping develop long-term recruiting strategies. By leveraging data, industry insights, and deep collaboration with department heads, you will shape and execute recruiting initiatives that align with organizational goals and drive business success. 
 

Key Responsibilities: 
Strategic Recruitment Support: Collaborate with the Head of Talent Acquisition to develop and implement strategic recruiting plans that address current and future hiring needs including developing sourcing strategies.  

Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, guide, and develop a team of recruiters, providing support in their day-to-day work, fostering collaboration, and creating a high-performance, results-driven team culture. 

Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage recruitment analytics and performance data to identify trends, improve processes, and provide actionable insights to leadership regarding hiring effectiveness. 

Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers, HR, and department leaders to gain a deep understanding of staffing needs, organizational priorities, and team dynamics to help guide hiring decisions. 

Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and introduce recruitment best practices and tools that will help the organization stay competitive in the market and enhance overall talent acquisition efficiency. 
 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.  
• 5-10 yrs or progressive recruiting experience as a senior recruiter, lead recruiter, or recruiting manager in a fast-paced, high-volume hiring environment.  
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team of recruiters to meet and exceed hiring goals. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Data-driven mindset with experience using recruitment analytics tools to make informed decisions. 
• Deep knowledge of talent acquisition trends, sourcing strategies, and candidate engagement techniques. 
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment, balancing both hands-on recruiting and team leadership responsibilities. 
• Preferred qualification: Experience with hiring for legal roles. 

Core Competencies 

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align recruiting strategy with business goals and anticipate future needs. 
• Influence & Communication: Strong executive presence and ability to build trust with senior stakeholders. 
• Analytical Acumen: Comfort with data and metrics to drive decisions and measure success. 
• Collaboration: Skilled at working across functions and partnering with COEs. 
• Agility: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through change. 

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about shaping the future of talent acquisition while driving operational excellence and fostering a team-oriented, inclusive culture. If you're excited to make a strategic impact while leading a talented recruiting team, we'd love to hear from you! 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. 
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis. 
• Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone. 
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally. 
• Regular and on-time attendance. 
• Must be able to prioritized, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules. 
• A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required. 
• Hours may exceed 40 hours per week. 
• Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. 

  

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job. 

Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. 

BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner, please forward your contact information to Recruitment@BAL.com. 

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