Talent Acquisition Specialist

Midland States Bank - Weldon Spring, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Weldon Spring, MO

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Midland States Bank is responsible for implementing effective recruiting strategies to attract and select quality candidates. This role involves a variety of tasks including recruiting, interviewing, conducting background checks, and extending job offers. The specialist will ensure a positive candidate experience and act as a consultant to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, focusing on building a diverse talent pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Assess, source and screen candidates, resumes and job applications.
• Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools and methods.
• Maintain knowledge of business line performance expectations to execute sourcing plans.
• Influence the sourcing and hiring of high-quality talent by embedding diversity and inclusion into the process.
• Source and recruit diverse candidates using various networks and social media.
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships.
• Identify recruiting trends and needs through internal and external monitoring.
• Research candidates and positions.
• Network through industry contacts, associations, and social media.
• Partner with universities and organizations to ensure inclusive relationships.
• Gather feedback and deliver professional feedback to candidates.
• Ensure internal equity when finalizing recommended compensation.
• Assist hiring managers in utilizing assessment tools and behavioral interviews.
• Meet with hiring managers to lead intake and calibration meetings.
• Develop and deliver training on talent acquisition topics to hiring managers.
• Communicate consistently with Hiring Managers and HR throughout the recruitment life cycle.
• Work collaboratively in a matrixed organization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in recruitment field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in proactively sourcing and cold-calling candidates.
• Experience with various sourcing methodologies and social recruiting strategies.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal, counseling, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Experience working with external recruiters preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Experience working with external recruiters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Well-being benefits
• Paid family leave
• Generous paid time off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K plan with company match
• Opportunity to participate in Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan