Talent Acquisition Recruiter

M&T Bank is seeking a proactive and experienced recruiter to manage candidate development across all levels of talent. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with key industry players to generate qualified candidates for multiple search assignments and managing the full candidate lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in talent attraction.
• Collaborate with line managers to develop strategies for building talent pipelines, interviewing, qualifying, and recommending top candidates.
• Proactively source and attract a high-quality workforce to maintain applicant flow for current and future staffing needs.
• Counsel line managers on recommended compensation packages.
• Negotiate, extend offers, and effectively close candidates.
• Adhere to government regulations, organizational policies, and system/data integrity standards.
• Build effective relationships with HR Business Partners, line management, and employees.
• Provide insights into talent competition and market trends.
• Attend job fairs and open houses.
• Work closely with Associate Recruiters to ensure appropriate sourcing support for lines of business.
• Manage special projects as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to the company’s risk and regulatory standards, escalating issues as needed.
• Promote an inclusive environment that reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain internal control standards, including addressing audit and regulatory findings.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent progressive experience in recruiting (may substitute for education).
• Minimum of two years of recruitment experience and/or relevant business line experience.
• Strong sales, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engagements simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach with a proven ability to remain diligent on searches.
• Experience identifying passive job seekers.
• Demonstrated fast response time, consistency, and success in recruitment.
• Proficiency with personal computers, related software, and internet tools.
• Superior consultative skills and ability to influence decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Human Resources within a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability in cold calling, name generation, and networking.
• Experience with Human Resources applicant tracking systems.
• Proven success in recruiting niche talent.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $75,900.00 - $126,500.00 (USD). The successful candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their specific combination of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Location: Paramus, New Jersey, United States of America