Lead, Talent Acquisition Partner - Revenue

Job Summary

The TA Partner Lead serves as an experienced talent advisor with deep subject matter expertise on recruiting practices, market/industry knowledge, and/or established candidate network for assigned lines of business, divisions or initiative. Responsibilities include leading and representing the TA practice to assigned stakeholders, managing client relationships, building and implementing recruitment strategies/plans/programs, leading process improvement initiatives, measuring and reporting on outcomes, and understanding/ensuring business hiring needs are satisfied.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Represents the TA practice and serves as the lead recruiting contact to assigned lines of business, divisions or initiatives. Draws on deep business and market knowledge/expertise to serve as a strategic consultant to hiring managers and/or other key stakeholders in order to establish priorities and develop recruitment and sourcing strategies that support defined talent needs. Works independently as a subject matter expert but consults with TA Management on difficult issues or strategies that require additional support and guidance.
  
• Leads and develops a team of recruiters to exceed stakeholder expectations and accomplish agreed upon recruitment SLAs. Leads team through changes in systems, processes, policies or procedures.
  
• Builds talent pipeline utilizing multiple sourcing strategies including extensive name generation research, complex internet searches, online databases, social media, job boards, and employee referrals, as well as through networking and cold calling. Ensures CRM database is updated to reflect all contact with target candidates.
  
• Draws upon full industry/functional knowledge and utilizes sourcing techniques to identify and attract highly qualified active and passive candidates for assigned roles. Rigorously assesses talent and makes hiring recommendations. When approved, manages external vendor engagements including contingency search firms.
  
• Coordinates new hire offers, including compensation and related benefits; extends verbal offers to candidates; produces offer letters. Sells candidates on Synovus Bank as the employer of choice. Works with TA coordinator to ensure all new hire information including reference and criminal background checks, forms, documents, etc. are completed in a timely manner.
  
• Communicates appropriately, proactively and consistently with internal and external stakeholders to develop mutually trusting relationships that influence decisions/expectations and facilitate a 'best in class' experience for all. Advises stakeholders on labor market, competitive intelligence, and selling the Synovus brand.
  
• Partners with TA leadership to develop and share talent/market intelligence, key recruitment topics, processes and metrics/results at department and client meetings. Assists in the development of TA processes and strategies to stay competitive in the marketplace. May lead or participate in talent acquisition projects and initiatives that have associated budget and expense responsibilities. May also assist with on-boarding, training and mentoring new TA team members.
  
• Maintains knowledge of developments in related market and human resources areas such as wages and salaries, team member benefits, and policies and procedures. Ensures that recruiting and hiring activities are in compliance with all bank hiring policies & procedures to comply with external and internal regulatory requirements.
  
• Manages the annual performance management and merit processes for direct and indirect reports. Coaches and develops team members and builds a work environment where team members are engaged and feel a positive sense of achievement about their role in the company. Works closely with Human Resources regarding employee relations, compensation, training, posting and filling vacant positions and other Human Resources related matters.
  
• Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion.
  
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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