Recruiter

SYNERGY BANK • Houma, LA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Synergy Bank is seeking an outgoing, polished, and people-focused Recruiter to represent the Bank and create a welcoming candidate experience from first contact through onboarding. The Recruiter will build relationships with prospective candidates, hiring managers, colleges, and community organizations, and will help strengthen Synergy Bank’s reputation as an Employer of Choice.

This role combines recruiting and community outreach with coordination of hiring and onboarding. The Recruiter will develop sourcing strategies, review applications, conduct interviews, guide managers through hiring, coordinate offers and pre-employment steps, and partner with the Trainer and HR team to help new employees get started. The role also supports collaboration and cross-training within the HR team and may provide help in other HR functions as needed.

Recruiting activities take place throughout Pointe Coupee Parish, Greater Baton Rouge, Lafourche Parish, Terrebonne Parish, and surrounding markets. A reliable vehicle and ability to travel to recruiting and community events are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to travel to recruiting and community events throughout the stated markets.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Clear and confident communication in person, by phone, in writing, and in front of groups.
• Organization and follow-through to manage multiple candidates, interviews, deadlines, and hiring managers.
• Ability to handle confidential information with maturity and discretion.
• Professional, polished, warm, and approachable presence; confidence initiating conversations and building relationships.
• Initiative, energy, curiosity, and ability to seek creative solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional recruiting experience; not required for the right candidate.
• Experience from internships, college organizations, career services, campus recruiting, customer service, banking, sales, hospitality, marketing, or community involvement.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential, AIRS certification, or similar professional credential.
• Experience as a campus organization leader, orientation leader, student ambassador, recruiter, intern, banker, salesperson, volunteer, or community-builder.

Responsibilities

• Represent Synergy Bank at career fairs, networking events, community activities, and other recruiting opportunities.
• Build relationships with prospective candidates and promote Synergy Bank as an Employer of Choice.
• Develop recruiting strategies, source candidates, review applications, conduct interviews, and build talent pipelines.
• Partner with managers to understand hiring needs, develop job postings and interview strategies, and guide them through a consistent hiring process.
• Keep candidates informed and welcomed throughout the hiring process; coordinate interviews, offers, pre-employment requirements, and related steps.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation with the Trainer and HR team, including introductions, schedules, and follow-up.
• Identify new recruiting opportunities, build relationships with colleges and community organizations, evaluate recruiting effectiveness, and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate and communicate proactively with HR colleagues, cross-train, and provide support in other HR functions when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level