Talent Acquisition Specialist I

First United Bank•Durant, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist I provides administrative support to First United Bank’s talent acquisition team and helps coordinate recruiting activities and build candidate relationships. The role reports to Retail Recruiters and interfaces with hiring managers and their assistants across the organization. The position is based in the office five days per week at either 3930 Dallas Parkway in Plano, Texas, or Main Street in Durant, Oklahoma, with a schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travel may account for up to 5% of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
One to two years of administrative support or equivalent work experience in a professional setting.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to support fast-paced recruiting activity in a dynamic environment and complete assigned tasks.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
Dependability, including good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential and highly sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Administrative support or equivalent work experience in talent acquisition.
Working knowledge of Workday, LinkedIn, Indeed, SharePoint, Webex, Teams, Copilot, and Beamery or a similar CRM.

Responsibilities

Coordinate interview scheduling and communicate with recruiters and hiring managers about candidate schedules, timelines, and related events.
Plan and attend recruiting events, including virtual webinars, in-person career fairs, and campus recruiting; schedule travel for recruiters.
Maintain communication with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
Send and obtain candidate assessment results, track completion, and escalate outstanding or incomplete results to the assigned recruiter.
Maintain accurate applicant tracking system records and compliance documentation for assigned requisitions.
Assist with onboarding, including creating New Hire Welcome Kits, scheduling first-day orientation, and coordinating the First United pin picture process.
Provide additional administrative support to the talent acquisition team, such as scheduling team meetings.
Complete required compliance exams annually.
Adhere to First United policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.