VP Talent Acquisition Team Lead; Hybrid

Position Summary

Work Arrangement:

This position is available as a hybrid position in our Wilmington, DE office.

At The Bancorp, we’ve spent more than 25 years driving innovation in the financial services industry. As one of the first banks to embrace fintech, we combine technology, expertise and a forward‑looking approach to deliver creative, real‑world solutions. We work side by side with our partners to help them grow and innovate with confidence. Across Fintech Solutions, Institutional Banking, Commercial Lending and Real Estate Bridge Lending, we provide the people, processes, technology and banking capabilities that turn bold ideas into outcomes.

Join a team that brings urgency and rigor to every challenge and plays a direct role in driving growth for our clients and the communities we serve.

The VP Talent Acquisition Team Lead role strategically and proactively sources passive and active candidates to build and maintain a quality talent pipeline for current and future workforce needs. Recruits and interviews candidates to fill positions and partners with temporary agencies and contract recruiting firms to fill openings in a timely, efficient, and cost‑effective manner. Improves efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process, manages applications, and serves as a valuable brand ambassador.

Leads full life‑cycle recruiting including recruiting, screening, and recommending placement of staff by using creative sourcing methods (internal and external) and providing a diverse pool of applicants for the enterprise. Recommends opportunities for enhancements to the applicant tracking system and associated recruiting processes and procedures to improve efficiencies on the Talent Acquisition team.

• Leads enhancements of the applicant tracking system in partnership with the Director Chief of Staff & HR Operations. Recommends and implements changes to the systems and recruiting processes and procedures to collect and enhance candidate information for tracking and monitoring openings.
• Leads the process of gathering and analyzing data for recruitment activity to include, but not limited to, resume volume, interviews scheduled, candidate status, time to fill and offers extended as requested by HR management. Prepares and presents weekly and ad hoc hiring reports and associated metrics to leadership.
• Seeks opportunities to maximize efficiency such as creation of scripts, letter templates, and hiring profiles. Documents and makes recommendations to improve or enhance operations, procedures, and processes. Focuses on automation of manual recruiting processes.
• Understands external labor market conditions and establishes networks to build relationships with candidates, agencies, schools, and associations to attract diverse, qualified talent.
• Maintains an understanding of the hiring manager’s business line and hiring needs, culture, and degree of urgency.
• Creates a targeted recruiting plan for each assigned job opening. Uses the latest technology and best practices to source a high‑quality and diverse pool of applicants using various internal and external websites. Designs the selection matrix for choosing the optimum recruitment channels and recruitment sources. Promotes openings via discussions with employees and internal and external websites.
• Reviews resumes and conducts phone screens to find qualified candidates. Documents interview correspondence with candidates in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Ensures that, as the “first impression for The Bancorp,” the company is represented in a positive, accurate, and informed way. Works to establish a rapport with the candidate that serves as the foundation for all future interactions. Monitors each step of the process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with third‑party temporary and recruitment agencies used by the organization. Negotiates rates as needed. Ensures The Bancorp maintains a positive reputation among area vendors.
• Coaches managers and junior staff through the candidate assessment processes to ensure that decisions are based solely on business needs and bona fide job…