Lateral Recruiter
PJT PartnersAbout the role
PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.
From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.
To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com.
Responsibilities
We are hiring an experienced Lateral Recruiter who has a strong foundation in the human resources field.
Primary responsibilities of the successful candidate are as follows:
Partner with hiring managers and management to determine strategic hiring plan;
Source and identify talent through creative means and utilizing platforms such as LinkedIn for open and future roles across all business functions in the U.S.;
Network internally to leverage existing employees’ contacts from their prior firms;
Lead business briefings throughout lifecycle of the hiring process;
Review job descriptions for use on the intranet and external sites as appropriate;
Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential candidates;
Partner with the compensation team to develop strategic offer packages;
Manage candidate onboarding process, including hiring, relocation and sign-on components;
Maintain recruiting materials, such as new hire offer packets and onboarding documents;
Remain apprised of current and changing recruiting methods through research and development of external network;
Participate in development and maintenance of recruitment budget;
Assist with the execution of immigration and visa processes for incoming and current hires;
Report on lateral hiring recruiting data;
Maintain applicant tracking system processes, prepare briefings, collect interview feedback and ensure accurate data on candidates.
Remain apprised of current and changing recruiting methods through research and development of external network.
Qualifications
PJT Partners seeks to hire a dynamic individual who is highly motivated, intelligent and a proven self-starter. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively and a positive attitude. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:
Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent.
5+ years of Recruiting experience.
Recruiting for Corporate Technology roles a plus
Recruiting for buyside investment managers, specifically long-only or long oriented hedge funds a plus.
Strong MS Office skills, with proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and process a high volume of work under pressure while maintaining the highest quality.
Ability to speak confidently and credibly in front of internal and external clients at all levels.
Superb organization skills and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; high quality document preparation.
Ability to work independently as well as a desire to work in a team environment.
Demonstration of a high level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
Willingness to proactively identify issues and recommend solutions.
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