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The PositionJob TitleRecruiter I - Talent AcquisitionJob DescriptionSUMMARY
The Recruiter I will source, recruit, screen, and interview candidates to fill organizational roles. This role will also be responsible for leveraging innovative sourcing strategies and implementation plans that result in a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
- Develop stakeholder relationships with hiring managers, and HR, maintaining effective communication channels
- Consult with hiring managers to understand roles to be filled and profiles of ideal candidates.
- Review and assess applicant education, experience, training, and other qualifications to determine alignment with ideal candidate profile.
- Conduct screening interviews via phone or in person.
- Schedules interviews and coordinates interviewers to ensure smooth candidate experience.
- Verifies employment eligibility, gathers necessary documentation, and performs reference checks as needed.
- Communicate with internal and external candidates and hiring managers throughout the process.
- Present job offers verbally upon candidate selection and offer approval.
- Attend recruiting events (virtual webinars, in-person career fairs, and campus recruiting).
- Partner with other team members to improve and streamline processes when needed.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees projects within the department to ensure deadlines are met.
- Completes all required compliance exams on a yearly basis.
- Adherence to all First United Policies and Procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- Travel up to 25% of time
EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Work Experience
- Minimum High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
- 1 year of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or staffing preferred
- Strong proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel required
- Proficiency in and knowledge of recruiting tools, resources, and processes (Workday, LinkedIn, Indeed, Caliper, TalentPlus, Phenom, Sharepoint, Webex, MS Teams) preferred
Technical/Functional Competencies
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work within all levels inside and outside of the organization
- Ability to support fast-paced recruiting activity in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines with strong time management abilities
- Self-starter, thrives in an unstructured environment without constant supervision
- Multi-tasking, able to prioritize tasks and pivot where needed with judgement to escalate issues when needed, with a sense of urgency and ability to stay calm under pressure
- Demonstrates dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules
- Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
- High-level of professionalism with ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information with discretion
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
All Locations:Plano-ParkwoodIf any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email us at [email protected] for assistance.
First United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent required by Federal or State law, First United does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.Skills Required
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1 year of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or staffing
- Strong proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel
- Proficiency in recruiting tools (Workday, LinkedIn, Indeed, Caliper, TalentPlus, Phenom, SharePoint, Webex, MS Teams)
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively
- Ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information with discretion
First United Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First United Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by First United Bank.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefit materials outline multiple medical plan types, virtual care access, and tax-advantaged accounts alongside employer-paid life and long-term disability. Feedback suggests the overall mix offers practical choice and coverage across major needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is a standard component of the package. Feedback suggests time away and manageable schedules contribute meaningfully to overall satisfaction for some.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is in place, with references to employer contributions or profit sharing in certain contexts. Feedback suggests retirement support is present even if exact match details are not always visible upfront.
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What We Do
First United Bank is a progressive and innovative community banking organization. By virtue of its growth from a single unit bank into a multi-community banking enterprise, First United is categorized as a "Super Community Bank." As one of the largest banking organizations in the Southwest, First United focuses on retail and community banking, targeting consumers and small-to-mid-sized businesses within its market areas. First United provides a comprehensive range of financial services including retail, commercial, trust, brokerage, mortgage and insurance products. First United is the premier provider of financial products and services in every market we serve. We deliver services through an expansive network of community bank locations throughout Oklahoma and Texas. www.firstunitedbank.com/locations At First United, we believe that to spend life wisely, you should have a balance in the four pillars of wellness, personal development, financial well-being and faith. Check out our website blog at www.spendlifewisely.com. Facebook: firstunited1 Twitter: @firstunitedbank Google+: +firstunitedbank1 YouTube: firstunitedbank1 Member FDIC NMLS # 400025









