Talent Outreach Partner - Human Resources

Are you passionate about social justice? Do you enjoy connecting people and employment opportunities?  Do you have some curiosity about careers in the legal profession? Are you committed to diversity and equity? This is a great opportunity to grow your human resources career and make difference!

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts state public defender agency, is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Talent Outreach Partner who will be a key ambassador for CPCS in our efforts to recruit diverse and highly talented pools of candidates

to ensure a strong pipeline of future public defender staff.  The Talent Outreach Partner must be dedicated to improving and enhancing the talent acquisition process including achieving greater staff diversity by improving outreach and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This position will be based in Boston but will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the rights of

individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.

Our Values

Courage   •   Accountability   •   Respect   •   Excellence

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENT

CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the fullness of excellent legal representation.  We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships, while striving to accept, listen to and respect the diverse circumstances of each client, as we dedicate ourselves to meeting their individual needs.  It is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals, and in furtherance thereof, we embrace and endorse diversity, equity and inclusion as our core values as we maintain a steadfast commitment to: (1) Ensure that CPCS management and staff members represent a broad range of human differences and experience; (2) Provide a work climate that is respectful and supports success; and (3) Promote the dignity and well-being of all staff members. CPCS leadership is responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion. The ability to achieve these goals with any level of certainty is ultimately the responsibility of each member of the CPCS community.

AGENCY OVERVIEW

CPCS is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing an attorney when the state or federal constitution or a state statute requires the appointment of an attorney for a person who cannot afford to retain one.  The agency provides representation in criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as in appeals and post-conviction and post-judgment proceedings related to those matters.

The clients we represent are diverse across every context imaginable and bring many unique cultural dimensions to the matters we address. This reality creates a critical need for CPCS staff to be culturally competent and able to work well with people of different races, ethnicities, genders and/or sexual orientation identities, abilities, and limited English proficiency, among other protected characteristics.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Human Resources Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is committed to providing excellent support and customer service for all our employees in a client-centered work environment characterized by dedication to the agency mission and a deep respect for diversity and inclusion.

We are excited to add a second Talent Outreach Partner to be key ambassadors for CPCS in the search for legal and non-legal positions with our agency.  The Talent Outreach Partner will work closely with the recruiting and hiring team to build out as well as develop new and innovative recruitment strategies for in-person communication as well as expanding CPCS’ brand through our web presence, print publications, and on social media platforms. The Talent Outreach Partner will coordinate the participation of CPCS staff at campus events and job fairs to increase and improve the visibility of CPCS.

The Talent Outreach Partner will collaborate with the Equity and Inclusion Director and other stakeholders to develop and support a wide range of strategic efforts including expanding and maintaining diverse candidate pools and talent pipelines, sourcing and engaging passive candidates, leading hiring events, and collecting and assembling recruiting data.  This position will also work with the Communications Director to raise awareness about CPCS and our mission, raise CPCS’s profile in our local communities in Massachusetts and nationally, and enhance our Employer Value Proposition to attract legal and non-legal talent.

The Talent Outreach Partner will report to the Recruiting & Hiring Manager. This position will be based in Boston but will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and at least four (4) years of talent acquisition experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills;
• Access to an automobile in order to travel to law schools, office locations, and other locations across the Commonwealth; and,
• Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely;

 QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Interest in and ability to promote and support building strategic relationships with potential referral sources and/or organizations;
• Knowledge of labor markets, recruiting practices and effective social media recruitment tools and marketing resources;
• Commitment to an equitable and inclusive workplace;
• Commitment to values consistent with the agency’s Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement; 
• Commitment to recruiting and supporting diverse talent;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Windows, and the Internet required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS preferred;
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Experience working with multi-lingual populations and/or with organizations that serve similar client populations to CPCS;
• Ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, performing multiple tasks independently and concurrently;
• Ability to take initiative, to work well independently and as a team member; and,
• Demonstrated skills in organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

 COMPENSATION

CPCS offers a competitive compensation, benefits, and pension package; a diverse and inclusive culture; colleagues and co-workers who are committed to and passionate about their work; and the opportunity to serve. CPCS work culture also promotes work/life balance, providing work from home options and flexible hours. Salary Range: $80,598.00 - $118,361.00.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of the Talent Outreach Partner include, but are not limited to: 

• Developing and expanding existing contacts with local and national law schools, including HBCUs, and law student associations, colleges and universities, bar associations and affinity groups, and other stakeholders such as community organizations that share our mission;
• Meeting regularly with agency Hiring Managers to ensure recruitment and sourcing goals are met, as well as aiding the private counsel panel units in developing talent pipelines;
• Developing active and passive recruitment sources to ensure diverse and talented candidate pools for all legal and non-legal positions, including social media presence;
• Working with interested stakeholders to identify and develop strategies and practices that will make our agency more competitive and effective at recruiting and hiring diverse and talented individuals;
• Assisting the Internship Coordinator by recruiting law students and undergraduate students and communicating with CPCS offices regarding their internship opportunities;
• Collaborating with the Equity & Inclusion Director and other stakeholders, such as staff affinity groups, in developing and supporting a wide range of strategic efforts to increase talent pipelines;
• Representing the agency at job fairs and recruitment events, both locally and nationally, as well as creating and organizing CPCS-sponsored recruitment events;
• Working with the Communications Director to create updated written, audio, and video promotional materials and to highlight the agency’s Employer Value Proposition;
• Assisting with managing and developing Hiring Processes and new employee and intern on-boarding processes; and,
• Other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies.  Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow-Huang, at

sdebow@publiccounsel.net