Manager, Talent Acquisition

If you’re looking for a meaningful career, you’ll find it here at Webster. Founded in 1935, our focus has always been to put people first--doing whatever we can to help individuals, families, businesses and our colleagues achieve their financial goals. As a leading commercial bank, we remain passionate about serving our clients and supporting our communities. Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Agility, Respect, Excellence are Webster’s values, these set us apart as a bank and as an employer.  

Come join our team where you can expand your career potential, benefit from our robust development opportunities, and enjoy meaningful work!

The Talent Acquisition Manager is a recruiting subject matter expert and is responsible for full cycle recruiting for Webster's Corporate Functions (specifically for Risk) and professional to executive level hiring. The TA Manager develops strategies for sourcing talent for Webster Bank through various channels including electronic mediums, referrals, direct sourcing, campus/job fair events and agency/vendor resources. They will be required to make candidate recommendations to hiring managers, negotiate salaries, make complex offers and properly disposition candidates while creating a strong candidate and hiring manager experience. They are responsible for building strong relationships with Webster’s business leaders, hiring managers, candidates and all internal HR Partners. All TA Managers will have an active role in leading TA Projects/Programs (Workday/College Relations/Manager Training/EVP) and be a champion for Diversity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads the Recruitment function for complex business lines that hire at the professional to executive levels that require more complex negotiation and business acumen

• Manages and drives full cycle recruitment processes from requisition management, candidate sourcing, candidate interviews and recommendations, salary negotiations and offers. Coach and counsel hiring managers on full cycle hiring process.

• Actively builds strong business acumen and develops multifaceted recruiting strategies in support of organizational workforce needs, both current and anticipated.

• Builds a strong diverse candidate pipeline and is involved with Webster Banks’ diversity initiatives; works closely with BRG’s

• Recruits and hires the right people for the right jobs at the right time

• Consultative Talent Advisor for the Hiring Managers. Makes sound recommendations based on market data and research.

• Discovers and applies innovative sourcing strategies for complex level positions and makes recommendations to hiring managers on candidate qualifications, culture fit and compensation.

• Communicates with business leaders, hiring managers and stakeholders throughout the recruitment process to ensure appropriate expectations.

• Builds strong relationships with business partners/hiring managers and internal HR Partners (HRBP’s, Comp, HR Tech, Ops, Benefits, etc.) as well as candidates so to maximize hiring manager and candidate experience.

• Supports the HR and Talent Acquisition Strategic Initiatives and is a Leader in TA Programs/Initiatives.

• Is aware and executes industry best practices; demonstrate expertise in candidate sourcing strategies and resources, interview techniques, pre-hire assessment and compensation/offer negotiations.

• Make recommendations for process improvements, partnerships and technology that will better talent acquisition services.

• Is a Leader in community functions, university relationships and networking groups.

• Raises concerns on market conditions, compensation, and other competitive insights that will help Webster bank gain a competitive edge.

• An Ambassador of Webster Bank at all times digitally and in person

Education, Job Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

• 7+ years of direct HR experience, in which at least 4 years in a full cycle Talent Acquisition function.

• Experienced Recruiter in placing professional and senior level roles specifically in Risk Management roles.

• Creative thinker that embraces innovation to streamline processes

• Experience in developing strategic and tactical sourcing plans for recruiting needs

• Strong relationship building skills. Can manage both candidate and hiring manager expectations

• Strong learning agility and capable of assuming Talent Acquisition related projects and programs

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks with tight deadlines simultaneously

• A team player attitude and can work towards a common goal

• Results driven attitude

• In depth knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws.

• Excellent communication and follow up skills.

• Take initiative to lead searches, programs and projects.

• Strength in leveraging technology to enable efficiencies and make processes more streamlined

• Financial Services/Banking experience a plus

• Demonstrated problem solving, conflict resolution, consulting, and negotiation skills.

• Experience using an effective applicant tracking system

The estimated base salary range for this position is $95,000 USD to $115,000 USD.  Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.