Talent Acquisition Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Manager, Talent Acquisition to design, execute, and continuously evolve a comprehensive company-wide talent acquisition strategy. This leader will serve as a trusted partner to line of business leaders, ensuring talent strategies align with the bank’s strategic plans, culture, and long-term workforce needs. The role involves building and leading a high-performing recruitment function that attracts, assesses, and hires top talent across all business lines while ensuring an engaging and inclusive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a scalable, company-wide talent acquisition strategy in partnership with HR leadership and key stakeholders, aligned with the bank’s business strategy, growth plans, and workforce requirements.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong service mindset.
• Create and foster an inclusive work environment.
• Establish clear operating models, governance, and performance metrics (time to fill, quality of hire, diversity outcomes, cost effectiveness, candidate experience) to ensure consistent, high-quality recruiting outcomes.
• Stay abreast of market and internal data to anticipate talent risks, inform workforce planning, and guide decision-making.
• Act as a credible ambassador of the bank’s employer brand and culture while serving as the primary talent acquisition partner for specific lines of business.
• Oversee end-to-end recruiting operations, including workforce planning, sourcing, selection, offer management, and onboarding, seeking continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with all applicable employment laws, banking regulations, and internal risk standards.
• Partner with Marketing and HR Communications to develop compelling messaging and outreach strategies, strengthening the bank’s employer brand.
• Build strategic relationships with external partners, including executive search firms, universities, professional associations, and community organizations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of general human resources experience, with at least five years in recruiting.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong management, coaching, and development skills.
• Experience leveraging applicant tracking systems and other recruiting technologies.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience with Workday.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages the First Financial Bank recruitment team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see, hear, walk, talk, sit, stand, and drive.
• Operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed.
• Travel to FFB locations as required.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Pay

$107,000/year - $142,760/year

Benefits

We offer relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. Review our Benefits Guide for details.

All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.