Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist – Contractor

What sets Bank of the West apart from other banks is our team members–they embody the optimistic spirit of the West. There is a spirit here that drives us to do more. Our team of more than 10,000 employees is vital to the success of our Bank. They reflect our modern western values—straightforward, entrepreneurial and optimistic. We seek to create a corporate culture that fosters and rewards excellence, encourages creative thinking and respects diversity – an environment where team members are engaged, supportive of one another and enthusiastic about serving our customers. Bank of the West offers the stability of a company that has a 135 year history and is part of BNP Paribas, a European leader in global banking and financial services and one of the 6 strongest banks in the world. We offer opportunities across our diverse business lines – Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management.

The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist – Contract role is a new addition to the Talent Acquisition team to assist with our Commercial Banking Group and Mortgage Recruiting Initiative.

This role will focus on sourcing and recruiting for Commercial Banking positions to include Middle Market Relationship Managers, Commercial Underwriters and Equipment Business Development Officers.

You will be responsible for sourcing and recruiting candidates by effectively marketing Bank of the West as an employer of choice and developing and implementing recruitment strategies and tactics which attract high-level candidates.

Position Accountabilities

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of direct banking sourcing recruitment experience and a strong network of commercial banking professionals
• 3 or more years experience in utilizing social media (LinkedIn, Facebook), internet (boolean searches), networking, warm/cold calling to successfully locate and attract top talent
• Successfully developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract passive candidates
• Have a strong referral network of commercial banking professionals for referrals and potential candidates
• Highly advanced knowledge of social media sites, online sourcing tools and other resources available to locate and network with high caliber candidates
• Ability to handle multiple and varied projects and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving and collaborative environment
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking software, preferably Taleo
• Technology savvy and proficiency with Word and Excel
• Demonstrated knowledge of EEO and Affirmative Action and other employment regulations
• Demonstrated capabilities to work on sensitive/confidential matters and data integrity
• BS / BA degree in Business, Human Resources, or similar degree/experience

Bank of the West is an Equal Opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Bank of the West is also an Affirmative Action employer – Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran.

Bank of the West will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance subject to the requirements of all state and federal laws and regulations.