Talent Acquisition Recruiter II

Bank OZK•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter II partners with management and business line owners to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies that attract and hire qualified talent. The role creates and drives effective sourcing strategies and proactive candidate outreach, delivers a positive candidate experience, applies recruitment methodologies, and balances talent acquisition metrics with business needs. The recruiter serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders and hiring managers, manages full-cycle recruitment campaigns, and guides managers and candidates through screening, interviewing, selection, salary approvals and negotiations, offers, and onboarding. The position also tracks recruitment activity and metrics, supports legal and policy compliance, and represents Bank OZK at recruiting events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience.
At least 2 years of corporate, contract, or RPO recruiting experience, preferably in a high-volume setting, or related experience.
Knowledge of effective recruitment strategies, methods, tools, sources, and best practices.
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and/or other recruitment systems.
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruitment and hiring.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills for interacting with individuals at all organizational levels.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and persuade and influence applicants and hiring managers.
Strong customer service skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency.
Business acumen and ability to design and execute full-cycle recruitment campaigns.
Ability to produce accurate, thorough, and timely work; apply analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills; maintain confidentiality; and communicate policies accurately.
Ability to travel when needed.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, web-based tools, business systems, and ATS or other recruitment systems.

Nice To Haves

Relevant employment and recruiting certifications, such as ACIR, CSSR, CSMR, or PRC.

Responsibilities

Partner with business line leaders and hiring managers to understand current and future staffing needs.
Design and execute full-cycle recruitment campaigns aligned with business objectives and staffing needs.
Conduct strategy meetings with hiring managers to clarify requisition needs and align on recruiting goals and methods.
Educate hiring managers on recruitment responsibilities, legal requirements, and candidate management.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including diversity outreach, and build professional networks and a diverse talent pipeline.
Screen candidates, present qualified candidates to hiring managers, schedule interviews, and advise on candidate selection.
Guide managers and candidates through interviewing, selection, salary approvals and negotiations, offer extension, and onboarding.
Collaborate with management, Compensation, and HR Business Partners to ensure recruiting expenditures and job offers comply with budget.
Document recruitment activity accurately and promptly in the applicant tracking system to support legal, regulatory, and Bank policy compliance.
Use recruiting systems and tools to track metrics and identify market trends that inform recruitment strategies.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Represent the Bank at events such as career fairs and on-campus recruiting events.
Demonstrate professionalism, organization, urgency, discretion, and sound judgment while performing job responsibilities.
Maintain punctuality and attendance, follow Bank policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.