Talent Acquisition and Benefits Specialist

SUMMARY

The position of Talent Acquisition and Benefits Specialist focuses on both sourcing top candidates and managing employee benefits programs to create a compelling employee experience from recruitment through onboarding and retention. Responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies, screening applicants, conducting interviews, extending job offers, onboarding new hires and managing benefits plans to attract and retain skilled employees aligned with company goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Talent Acquisition:

1. Develop and execute full-cycle recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
2. Source candidates through various platforms, job boards, and networking events.
3. Screen resumes and conduct interviews to assess candidate fit for roles and company culture.
4. Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and identify ideal candidates.
5. Extend job offers, negotiate salaries, and manage the candidate experience to ensure a positive impression of the Bank.

Talent & Culture:

1. Partner with leadership to ensure recruitment efforts align with long-term retention and succession planning goals.
2. Implement strategies that highlight and reinforce the Bank’s culture and values throughout the hiring & employment process.
3. Track and analyze recruiting metrics to continuously improve talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention outcomes.

Benefits Administration:

1. Administer various employee benefit programs, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives and payroll.
2. Communicate benefit options and enrollment procedures to employees.
3. Ensure benefit programs are competitive and compliant with all relevant regulations.
4. Evaluate and recommend new benefit programs or changes to existing plans to enhance employee satisfaction and attract talent.

Onboarding & Employee Experience:

1. Develop and execute onboarding process for new hires ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.
2. Contribute to a positive work environment by fostering long-term relationships with employees, past applicants and potential candidates.

Strategic Planning:

1. Help to ensure recruitment and benefits strategies are aligned with the organization's long-term workforce planning and business objectives.
2. Build and maintain a strong employer brand through recruitment initiatives and positive candidate experiences.
3. Analyze market trends and competitor practices to ensure the company remains competitive in its recruitment and compensation efforts.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Maintain an elevated level of confidentiality; tabulate and post data in employee files and record books; set up and maintain a variety of central files and journals.
2. Treat people with respect; keep commitments; Inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
4. Assures compliance with all Bank policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal banking laws, rules and regulations.
5. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the Bank’s goals and values; benefits the Bank through outside activities.
6. Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) or equivalent in Human Resources or related field from a college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Work related experience should consist of talent acquisition, recruiting, and benefits duties.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, human resources, and benefits administration.
• Familiarity with various recruitment platforms and tools.
• Strategic and proactive approach to sourcing and retention.
• Ability to deal with difficult problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while performing duties.
• Current driver’s license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.

Please note that this job description is not inclusive of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities are subject to change at any time with or without notice.