Talent Acquisition Specialist

First Mid Bank & Trust • Mattoon, IL

15d • $55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist attracts and recruits talent through effective sourcing strategies to fill positions across First Mid’s Bank footprint. The role contributes to the hiring process through recruiting, interviewing, preparing employment offers, orienting new employees, and administering job postings. It also supports job-description development, workforce reporting, recruiting systems administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of recruitment practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience within human resources.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills using MS Office.
• Comfort with technology and learning new software, including human capital management systems (HCM) and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to create formulas, graphs, and reports.
• Strong analytical skills to recommend policies and procedures that conform with state and federal laws and regulations and to research personnel policies and practices that support Bank goals.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal skills to communicate policies and procedures and relate effectively with employees.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Empathic personality and ability to communicate policies, procedures, disciplinary actions, and decisions in a firm, clear, and understandable manner.
• Adequate knowledge of internal policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing departmental functions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with social media and recruitment platforms such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates for entry-level and mid-level positions using job boards, social media platforms, and professional networks.
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct initial phone screens to evaluate candidates’ skills, qualifications, and cultural fit.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and interview panels to obtain feedback on the candidate pipeline.
• Prepare job offers and manage pre-employment screening and onboarding.
• Assist with preparing and posting job descriptions on various platforms.
• Track and update applicant status in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and Human Capital Management system.
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and reports.
• Assist with recruitment events, including career fairs, open houses, and networking events.
• Develop and maintain effective job descriptions to support accurate evaluation of Bank positions.
• Create ad hoc reports, graphs, and charts related to workforce data.
• Administer the Predictive Index and Paycor ATS site, adding and removing users as necessary.
• Analyze data and recommend corrective action and continuous improvement to management.
• Maintain the integrity of the Bank’s job value matrix and ensure the approval matrix is followed for offers and status changes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to EEO and NMLS numbers.
• Stay informed about recruiting trends and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare and well-being benefits.
• Paid family leave and generous paid time off.
• Banking perks.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Discretionary short-term incentives, such as bonuses, incentives, and/or commission.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage with HSA match.
• Paid holidays and parental leave.
• Performance-based bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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