Talent Acquisition, Senior Associate

Overview

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

The Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition will be responsible for assisting in recruitment efforts for the organization, ensuring a smooth and effective hiring process. The successful candidate will work closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements and develop an effective recruitment strategy that attracts and retains top talent.

• Coordinate with hiring managers to ensure job descriptions accurately reflect job duties, requirements, and qualifications.
• Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, and networking, to identify and attract candidates.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and make recommendations for candidates for further consideration.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and candidates.
• Manage candidate communication throughout the recruiting process, providing updates and feedback as necessary.
• Participate in campus recruiting initiatives and job fairs.
• Stay up to date with emerging talent acquisition trends and best practices.
• Assist in onboarding new hires and preparing offer letters.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.

Minimum: Indicate minimum education, skills and experience required.

• Demonstrated understanding of full cycle recruiting process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Workday.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred: Indicate “nice to haves” regarding education, skills, and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.