Talent Selection & Recruitment Specialist

United Bank • Washington, DC

23h • $82,415 - $135,985

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Specialist represents United Bank in the business community through proactive engagement with internal and external sources and markets the organization to attract top talent. The role primarily recruits for Retail Banking and may also support entry- to mid-level hiring across other business lines. It manages full-cycle recruiting for positions in an assigned territory or business line, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, compensation development, candidate closing, and onboarding.

The specialist consults with hiring managers, assesses staffing needs, develops recruiting plans, maintains candidate pipelines, coordinates offers and onboarding, and supports recruiting operations and compliance. The role also manages temporary employee requests, internal job postings, agency relationships, staffing reports, and recruiting-related projects and generalist duties. Travel of up to 50%, sometimes overnight, is required. The position requires sitting or standing for extended periods, computer operation, communication with staff at all levels, interpreting data, and travel by air, rail, automobile, or bus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, or two years of prior direct recruitment/talent acquisition work experience may be substituted.
• At least two years of experience in a professional office environment.
• Demonstrated experience with passive solicitation techniques.
• Strong networking skills.
• Ability to prioritize consistently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and to multitask effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Ability to partner with the local business community to achieve recruiting results.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills to achieve goals and improve efficiency.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to remain effective during change.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations concerning Affirmative Action programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity standards and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external clients.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including occasional overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Banking experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement recruiting plans to attract and retain top talent.
• Consult proactively with hiring managers on recruitment and staffing initiatives.
• Assess staffing needs and implement plans to fill vacancies and anticipate turnover.
• Recruit candidates; screen resumes and applications; schedule and conduct interviews; and make hiring decisions or recommend candidates to management.
• Advise hiring managers on employment compensation within the internal compensation structure.
• Negotiate offers and start dates, schedule new-hire orientation, and provide selected applicants with employment offers and pre-employment information.
• Follow up with hiring managers regarding interviews, evaluation forms, and hiring decisions.
• Help ensure new employees receive a positive onboarding experience.
• Use standard and creative recruiting methods, including internet searches, advertising, career fairs, sourcing, direct recruiting, and networking events.
• Collaborate with Compensation to keep job descriptions current.
• Maintain and update applicant tracking files and databases according to internal processes.
• Ensure bank files and paperwork are accurate and compliant with labor laws, policies, procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and guidelines.
• Maintain relationships with current and prospective candidates and develop a candidate pipeline.
• Prepare weekly staffing reports and enter Employment Commission job openings monthly.
• Manage internal job-posting communications.
• Manage temporary employee requests, placements, and assignment terms.
• Participate in staff meetings and HR policy revisions or implementation.
• Refer behavioral and performance issues to the HR Manager.
• Analyze turnover and prepare reports for management as needed.
• Assist with agency referrals and relationships.
• Participate in recruiting-related projects and generalist duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional and personal development opportunities, including career advancement, job and industry training, wellness initiatives, mentoring, and leadership programs.
• May be eligible for cash bonuses, long-term incentives, commissions, and other United Bank-sponsored benefit programs, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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