Recruiting Specialist II Job at Busey in St. Louis

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Position Summary

The Recruiting Specialist II performs all aspects of the recruiting and selection process for assigned business lines, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, facilitating post‑interview feedback and candidate selection, and extending and negotiating the offer. Partners with the Recruiting Manager to develop sourcing strategies to attract top talent to the organization. This position works directly with hiring managers and candidates throughout the selection process to ensure a positive relationship and experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting process for assigned businesses from preparing the requisition to the offer stage for salaried and above roles, including manager‑level positions.
• Conduct intake calls with the hiring manager to gather information about the role and identify strong candidates.
• Review applications, conduct phone screens, evaluate candidate qualifications, and submit the most qualified candidates aligned with Busey company values for hiring manager review.
• Facilitate and participate in the interviewing and hiring process; develop candidate summaries, schedule individual and team interviews, conduct reference checks, prepare offer letters, and submit background checks.
• Build talent pipelines by partnering with knowledgeable industry sources and centers of influence to develop an ongoing pool of candidates.
• Extend and negotiate candidate offers; create solutions for critical hires to ensure the candidate accepts our offer.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with HR business partners to gain insight into staffing needs within the line of business.
• Update and maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Serve as a subject matter expert to internal partners and other recruiters; develop strong internal relationships with department/hiring managers, supervisors, company directors and executives to deliver exceptional candidates to fill key positions.
• Monitor future talent needs and proactively recruit and source; develop a talent pool as needed.
• Develop and drive sourcing strategies to proactively attract qualified and diverse workforce to ensure hiring managers have a pool of qualified top talent.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to continuously improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Act as a brand ambassador by attending career fairs and community events to maintain ongoing efforts in developing a diverse pool of candidates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Experience & Skills:
  • Three or more years of progressive experience in corporate recruiting, preferably with a multi‑state, service‑based organization.
  • Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems, CRM and various other recruiting platforms; Workday is preferred.
  • Understanding of complex compensation strategies is essential.
  • Previous experience in a banking or financial institution preferred.
  • Proven track record of building relationships, sourcing candidates and filling positions timely.
  • Experience utilizing social media tools such as LinkedIn for sourcing and recruitment.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to build working relationships.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify hiring challenges and develop effective solutions.
  • Self‑starter who can remain flexible and comfortable with ambiguity.
  • Proficient technical skills in Microsoft Office.
  • Critical thinking skills to navigate complex situations and make informed decisions.
• Ability To: Assist in the growth plans that support the desired strategic objectives of the organization. Handle multiple tasks at the same time with frequent interruptions and strict time constraints. Maintain confidentiality; adhere to Busey’s policies and procedures; comply with laws, regulations and industry best practices.
• Education:
  • Associate’s degree with exposure to Human Resources, Business or related courses is preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • Customer Service - Adheres to The Busey Promise service standards set by Service Plus (Busey’s service model) to anticipate and exceed the needs of our customers, both internal and external.
  • Functional Knowledge and Technical Skills - Skilled in job‑specific knowledge necessary to provide the appropriate quantity and quality of work in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Accountability – Work behaviors demonstrate responsible personal and professional conduct, which contributes to the overall goals and objectives of Busey.
  • Interpersonal Relations (Teamwork) – Interacts effectively with others to establish and maintain smooth working relations.
  • Forward Thinking – Anticipating the implications and consequences of situations and taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
  • Attention to Detail – Working in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner.
  • Written Communication – Communicating ideas and information in writing to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact.
  • Oral Communication – Communicating ideas and information verbally to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact.

Benefits And Compensation

Salary offered is based on factors, including but not limited to, the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance.
(Base Pay Range: $61,000 - $82,000/year)
Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package in return for your time, talents, efforts and ultimately, results. Your personal and professional well‑being—now and in the years to come—are important to us. Busey’s Total Rewards include a competitive benefits package offering 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability, supplemental voluntary life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, wellness incentives and an employee assistance program. In addition, eligible associates may take advantage of pre‑tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Visit Busey Total Rewards for more information.

Equal Opportunity

Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey’s commitment of delivering service excellence. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey’s Equal Opportunity Employment.

Unsolicited Resumes

Busey Bank, and its subsidiaries, do not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”) without a binding, written recruitment agreement between Busey and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). Busey may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contact with a Busey associate is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any associates of Busey with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Busey respectfully requests no phone calls or emails.

Metadata

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Banking and Financial Services