Talent Outreach Specialist

PNC Bank • Chicago, IL

18h • $45,000 - $103,800 • Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Talent Outreach Specialist within PNC's Talent Acquisition and Outreach organization, you will be based in Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH Job duties include, but are not limited to; Identify and engage professionals at events, conferences, meetups, and community activities. Conduct outbound sourcing and relationship cultivation to drive interest in future opportunities. Establish partnerships with local organizations, nonprofits, community groups, and professional associations. Coordinate, plan, and execute outreach events such as meet‑and‑greets, networking sessions, or community recruiting activities. Manage follow-up processes after events, including returning materials, closing out event tasks, and ensuring vendors are paid. Attend community or professional events that may occur after normal business hours. Periodic travel required (e.g., participation in organizations like the National Society of Sales Professionals or similar groups). PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description Executes recruiting and talent outreach events, initiatives and programs within assigned talent segments and businesses, aligned with business objectives and talent priorities. Supports business leaders, and recruiting partners in fulfilling objectives to attract, hire and retain underrepresented talent at all levels. This may include all activities of the recruiting cycle (sourcing, interviewing, making offers, etc.) as assigned. Identifies, develops and manages the relationships with internal and external partners/organizations that expand PNC's outreach into new communities of talent, develop the future workforce, increase access to underrepresented talent pools and the advance the recognition of PNC's employment brand and employer value proposition. Responsible for organization, planning and execution of key talent outreach events and programs. Serves as primary liaison for prospective candidates in partnership with recruiting and sourcing teams. Uses various technologies to manage talent pipelines. Uses metrics and analytics to demonstrate effectiveness of programs, partnerships and outreach initiatives. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Nice To Haves

• Campus recruiting experience or experience in a programmatic recruiting function.
• Background in community engagement, talent marketing, or employer branding.
• Experience collaborating with recruiters across multiple business lines.
• A background in campus recruiting or pipeline‑building roles.
• Comfort working independently and being visible in the community.
• A passion for connecting people, fostering relationships, and creating inclusive talent communities.
• The ability to balance multiple events, partnerships, and outreach strategies simultaneously.
• Client Counseling
• Communication
• Deliverables Management
• Relationship Building
• Results-Oriented
• Strategic Alliances
• Strategic Objectives
• Talent Development
• Talent Management
• Business Acumen
• Continuous Transformation
• Diversity Recruiting
• External Resource Management
• Influencing
• Interviewing
• Partnering for Clients' Success
• Staffing And Recruiting

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage professionals at events, conferences, meetups, and community activities.
• Conduct outbound sourcing and relationship cultivation to drive interest in future opportunities.
• Establish partnerships with local organizations, nonprofits, community groups, and professional associations.
• Coordinate, plan, and execute outreach events such as meet‑and‑greets, networking sessions, or community recruiting activities.
• Manage follow-up processes after events, including returning materials, closing out event tasks, and ensuring vendors are paid.
• Attend community or professional events that may occur after normal business hours.
• Periodic travel required (e.g., participation in organizations like the National Society of Sales Professionals or similar groups).
• Executes recruiting and talent outreach events, initiatives and programs within assigned talent segments and businesses, aligned with business objectives and talent priorities.
• Supports business leaders, and recruiting partners in fulfilling objectives to attract, hire and retain underrepresented talent at all levels.
• This may include all activities of the recruiting cycle (sourcing, interviewing, making offers, etc.) as assigned.
• Identifies, develops and manages the relationships with internal and external partners/organizations that expand PNC's outreach into new communities of talent, develop the future workforce, increase access to underrepresented talent pools and the advance the recognition of PNC's employment brand and employer value proposition.
• Responsible for organization, planning and execution of key talent outreach events and programs.
• Serves as primary liaison for prospective candidates in partnership with recruiting and sourcing teams.
• Uses various technologies to manage talent pipelines.
• Uses metrics and analytics to demonstrate effectiveness of programs, partnerships and outreach initiatives.

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
• To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com .

What This Job Offers

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