Specialist Talent Advisor

Job description

Description At Citizens, we’re more than a bank - we’re a community driven by innovation and excellence. As a Specialist Recruiter/Talent Advisor, you will manage full‑cycle recruiting roles across assigned business units. You’ll focus on delivering consistent, timely hires for core and growth roles (exempt and non‑exempt), with occasional support for leadership hiring up to Senior Manager level. You’ll operate independently on standard and moderately complex searches, using market insights and structured process discipline to drive strong hiring outcomes while ensuring excellent candidate experience and full regulatory compliance.

To thrive as a colleague at Citizens, candidates must demonstrate a strong customer-centric mindset, exhibit persistence and resilience in the face of challenges, and embrace continuous learning to adapt and grow in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

End‑to‑end Recruitment Execution: Manage requisitions from intake through offer for core roles; run structured, competency‑based interviews; and curate qualified slates and provide recommendations for hiring managers.

Strategic Sourcing & Market Insights

Execute tailored sourcing plans (job boards, talent communities, referrals, and targeted outreach) to attract diverse talent; leverage available analytics to prioritize channels.

Stakeholder Partnership

Advise managers on profiles, interview best practices, and process adherence; drive timely feedback and decisions.

Candidate experience & Offer Management

Deliver a consistent, high‑quality experience from first touch through offer; assembling offers that balance candidate motivators with market competitiveness and governance requirements Compliance & Risk Management: Adhere to all regulatory, risk, and governance requirements; maintain accurate documentation and participate in process-improvement efforts led by senior partners.

Core Competencies

Agility & Decision Making: Adapts to changing priorities across multiple requisitions; makes sound, timely recommendations.

Business Savvy

Understand business unit goals and translate into clear hiring criteria and process plans.

Persistence & Tenacity

Overcomes obstacles to keep searches on track; maintains pipeline momentum.

Candidate Experience

Consistently delivers positive, measurable candidate experience.

Influencing & Collaboration

Guides managers through best practices; partners effectively with HR and peers.

Data & Technology savvy (intermediate)

Uses ATS, sourcing tools, and dashboards to inform tactical decisions; uses established processes and technology for efficiency gains.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 2 - 5 years of recruiting experience with full‑cycle ownership. Strong advisory and communication skills; experience with behavioral interviewing and assessments. Proficiency with ATS/recruiting platforms and Microsoft Office.

Hours and Work Schedule Hours per Week

40 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (3 days in office) Pay Transparency The salary range for this position is $91,000– $126,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn additional incentive earnings (if applicable). Actual pay is based on various factors including, but not limited to, the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience. No other portions of the posting are changing, including benefits language or incentive guidance (e.g., Teller roles should continue to remove incentive language as noted). ‌‌ We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more.

Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .