Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Review employment applications, evaluating work history, education, skills, and compensation expectations.
Conduct interviews using the Targeted Selection system and refer qualified candidates to hiring managers.
Assist in hiring decisions by assessing qualifications, predictive index results, and interview feedback.
Perform reference, background, and credit checks.
Recruit candidates through job fairs, college partnerships, workforce agencies, community outreach, etc.
Build and maintain relationships with external talent pipelines (schools, agencies, career offices).

Hiring Manager Partnership

Build strong relationships with managers to support effective hiring decisions.
Provide insight and recommendations on candidate selection.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align hiring strategies with business needs.

Associate Development & Associate Relations

Provide guidance and feedback to associates on current roles and career growth opportunities.
Support career pathing and counseling initiatives.
Proactively address associate relations matters to support performance and engagement.

Onboarding & Training

Lead and support the new hire Foundations program, including facilitation and coordination.
Partner with teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

Culture & Engagement Initiatives

Lead and support internal culture programs and initiatives.
Manage annual “Best Places to Work” and “Best Bank to Work” survey processes.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for Human Resources related projects and reports.
Will assist other department members with their workload as needed.
Visits branches and departments periodically to follow up and build rapport.
Knowledge of Federal and Indiana State employment laws.
Strong computer knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Outlook, etc.
Comfort with technology and learning new systems is critical.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Able and willing to travel to all branches, job fairs and community events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in Human Resources is preferred but will factor in experience within the HR field if the degree is unrelated.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources required.
• Prior recruiting and hiring experience with a financial institution preferred.