Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering all facets of full-cycle recruitment throughout the company and the continuous performance management of employees. The role includes execution of recruiting plans, employing traditional and outside the box sourcing strategies, supporting Talent Acquisition strategic initiatives, and related actions. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring Old Point hires the best possible talent and following them through the full performance life cycle, all in support of Old Point National Bank's best assets, our employees.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the full-lifecycle recruitment process from start to finish including opening requisitions, reviewing and screening candidates, conducting interviews, and making employment offers.

• Partner with management throughout the company to gain a solid understanding of business objectives, job requirements and hiring plans in order to develop and implement recruitment strategies within the approved budget.

• Ensure hiring needs are fulfilled in timely manner.

• Develop and produce various recruiting and performance analytics and reports.

• Assist in the position evaluation process to include development/revision of job descriptions and interview questions.

• Act as the primary go-to person for all recruitment efforts for entry level to professional level hires.

• Serve as a liaison to the Human Resources Director on the hiring of Senior Management, or C-Suite hiring.

• Consistently monitor industry trends, existing and potential sources of candidates (internal and external), and strengths and weaknesses as compared to competitors.

• Use creative and innovative methods to source candidates. Manage relationships with outside search firms and temporary employment agencies; participate in career fairs and industry events.

• Review resumes and credentials for applicable experience, knowledge, and skills in relation to position requirements. Screen applicants and facilitate interviews. Making a good faith effort to diversify the workforce.

• Conduct pre-hire/background checks (to include credit check review, reference checks, background checks, educational checks, and other employment checks), determine compensation, create offer letters, extend offers to selected candidates.

• Maintain Human Resources records and documentation to include, but not limited to all pertinent applicant and interview data in the electronic Human Resource files and Applicant Tracking System, recording new hires, transfers and terminations, changes in job classifications, merit increases and promotions.

• Serve as HRMS SME for recruiting, onboarding, and new hires.

• Responsible for working with the Training and the HR Team in the coordination and facilitation of New Employee Orientation (NEO).

• Assist in leading and participating in New Employee Orientations.

• Manage the employee referral process, including qualification of referrals and coordinating incentive pay dates with payroll.

• Regularly review and update various forms including (application, referral bonus, applicant reference checks, recruitment plan, and job descriptions) to reflect changes in state and or federal requirements.

• Utilize appropriate methods for interacting sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences.

• Annually review and update company recruitment and performance management policies.

• Responsible for coordination and management of all employee performance management processes to include 120-Day and annual Focal Performance review process.

• Accountable for the understanding of and adherence to operational controls, policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance with bank policies and related laws and regulations.

• Assists in various departmental and organizational projects.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

• Knowledge of employment laws/regulations/reporting that govern recruiting and employment.

• Knowledge of social media and marketing tools to find the best active, and passive, candidates.

• Intermediate level knowledge of MS Office with the ability to learn other job-specific software applications.

• Skill in talent assessments of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) of candidates.

• Skill in developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.

• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to distill and convey information in a compelling manner

• Skill in identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.

• Ability to deal effectively with all levels of hiring authorities as well as candidates in entry level to management level positions.

• Skill in adopting technological advancements and facilitating into current and future responsibilities.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed; able to accommodate interviews and events outside of normal work hours; ability to travel for recruitment interviews, meetings, college visits, and career fairs and maintain a flexible work schedule.

• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively and have positive relationships with customers (internal and external).

• Ability to work with various departments and foster teamwork.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and in a team environment.

• Skill in ensuring one's own and others' work and information are complete and accurate

• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and apply creative skills.

• Ability to take responsibility for one's own performance.

• Ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others' concerns and feelings, and to communicate this awareness empathetically to others

• Ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information.

• Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

• Ability to proposes new approaches, methods, or technologies

• Possesses the drive to work towards a standard of excellence.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or related degree; or equivalent combination of working experience/training/education.

• Minimum of three years' experience in full-cycle Recruitment and Onboarding.

• Experience working in a corporate Human Resources environment (financial institution preferred).

• Experience in Performance Management (preferred)

• Working experience with HRIS/HRMS (UltiPro/UKG preferred).

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision requirements for the job include close vision (at 20 inches or less) and the ability to recognize colors.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is typically indoors and in an office setting. The noise level within the work environment is typically moderate.

The specific statements shown in each section of this position description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Benefits

• Generous Paid PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Free Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Company Stock Purchase

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)