Senior Associate - Talent Partner

Bread Financial•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Senior Associate Talent Partner builds strong business partnerships with internal clients and leads the full-cycle recruitment process for programs and openings ranging from entry-level to executive-level. The role develops multiple sourcing channels and candidate pipelines to attract active and passive candidates, uses technology to support an effective and efficient recruiting process, and builds excellent relationships with hiring managers and internal and external candidates. The Talent Partner develops and executes recruiting strategies in partnership with the business. The role sources, screens, and interviews applicants; assesses candidates; and supports selection and hiring for exempt and non-exempt roles. It advises hiring managers on internal and external talent acquisition and candidate selection, meets service level agreements, and uses knowledge of the business, market conditions, competition, and talent data to shape search strategies. The position also coordinates recruiting projects and events and represents the company at job fairs, trade shows, networking events, and community events. The work environment is described as a normal office environment, with remote or hybrid work arrangements. Associates located within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location are required to work in the office three to four days per month. Travel may be required up to 20% annually. The position has no direct reports and reports to a Senior Manager and above.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 2–3 years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
  • Skills in applicant tracking systems (ATS), coaching, corporate recruiting, human resources policies, negotiation, recruiting metrics, talent branding, and Workday Recruiting.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources.
  • 5 or more years of Human Resources, recruiting, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

  • Source, screen, and interview applicants using strong candidate assessment skills.
  • Source, screen, interview, select, and hire candidates for exempt and non-exempt roles using proven recruiting methods and processes.
  • Build collaborative relationships with hiring managers to assess and fulfill job openings and advise on internal and external talent acquisition.
  • Consult on candidate selection and streamline hiring to support an optimal match for positions.
  • Meet or exceed service level agreements and provide a high level of service to the business.
  • Understand the company’s business and how its areas contribute to overall success.
  • Monitor market conditions and competition; analyze talent-market data and trends, assess their implications for search strategy, and recommend solutions for finding talent.
  • Initiate and lead recruiting projects that help the recruiting team act as a more strategic partner.
  • Plan and coordinate recruiting events and represent the company at job fairs, trade shows, networking events, and community events.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits, including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short- and long-term disability for eligible associates.
  • Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents after a 180-day waiting period.
  • 401(k) plan enrollment available immediately after hire.
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
  • Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST), with additional Illinois Paid Leave for associates located in Illinois.
  • Option to purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December.
  • Annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.
  • Career development opportunities.
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