Talent Acquisition Specialist

Forward Bank in Marshfield has an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team of HR professionals. This position is instrumental in shaping how Forward attracts, hires and retains top talent by leading full-cycle recruitment, building diverse talent pipelines, serving as a key ambassador of the Forward brand, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting from requisition through onboarding, maintaining proactive communication and accountability through the process.
• Partner with hiring managers to determine talent needs, define success profiles, and create interview and selection strategies.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies for all positions, leveraging job boards, social media, talent communities, professional and educational networks, and other recruiting channels.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for current and future needs, through recruiting and networking channels.
• Lead Forward's internship program by partnering with colleges and internal leaders to promote opportunities and attract emerging talent to fuel a strong talent pipeline.
• Strengthen Forward's employer brand and create exceptional candidate experiences, providing candidates with a positive, responsive, and professional experience throughout the hiring process.
• Collaborate with HR and Organizational Development team members to deliver a welcoming onboarding experience for new employees.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations while maintaining accurate recordkeeping within Applicant Tracking System.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Three or more years of talent acquisition experience, with demonstrated success moving beyond requisition fulfillment to proactive sourcing and talent partnership.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and current trends
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

Join our team and help us live our mission....To Move Our Communities FORWARD!