Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Provident is growing, and we’re expanding our Talent Acquisition to support what’s next! Bring your recruiting and relationship building expertise and help us build the teams that will power our future!

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a full-cycle recruiter and trusted partner to the business, owning hiring for an assigned portfolio of roles while delivering exceptional experience for candidates and hiring leaders. This role blends strategy, relationship-building, and execution—consulting with hiring managers, influencing selection decisions, and bringing top candidates across the finish line. As a brand ambassador, you’ll confidently communicate why Provident is an employer of choice and represent our culture, values, and opportunities in every interaction.

Great talent recognizes great talent, so come help us find it!

• Post and manage job requisitions and execute the recruitment process from opening through offer acceptance.
• Lead pre-sourcing intake meetings with hiring managers to clarify business needs, confirm requirements, and align on timelines and selection approach.
• Source and engage talent through proactive outreach and pipeline development, leveraging internal and external channels.
• Conduct candidate pre-screens and present qualified talent with clear insights and recommendations.
• Coordinate interviews end-to-end, including scheduling, preparing stakeholders, and driving timely feedback and decisions.
• Consult and influence hiring managers throughout the process; set expectations and remove barriers to hiring.
• Develop offer recommendations in partnership with hiring leaders and HR partners, aligned to internal equity and policy.
• Prepare offer letters, manage approvals/workflow steps, and extend offers to selected candidates.
• Negotiate and close candidates with professionalism, urgency, and strong candidate advocacy.
• Serve as a visible brand ambassador, articulating the culture at Provident Bank and why we are the employer of choice.
• Maintain consistent, respectful communication with candidates and hiring teams, including confidential conversations regarding compensation, status, and feedback.
• Manage both internal and external candidates with discretion, transparency, and a high-touch service mindset

• Maintain accurate documentation and data integrity in the ATS and related systems/documents
• Follow established recruiting processes and uphold compliance with policies and applicable employment regulations.
• Manage multiple requisitions and priorities while maintaining responsiveness and strong stakeholder communication.

• Minimum of 3 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience.
• Consultative partner who can influence, guide, and challenge appropriately while maintaining strong relationships.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
• High discretion and professionalism; proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential conversations.
• Brand ambassador mindset—able to represent Provident with confidence and consistency.
• Strong organization, urgency, and follow-through; able to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and curiosity—asks the right questions to truly understand business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage full lifecycle recruiting, including proficiency using an ATS.
• Proven experience using Linked In Recruiter, including effective search and messaging, and engaging passive talent to build qualified pipelines.
• Experience managing compensation conversations, offer development, and candidate closing strongly
• High School Diploma. Bachelor’s degree preferred

Work is performed in a normal office environment. Noise levels are usually moderate. This position involves travel to customers and property locations.

• Prolonged sitting
• Lifting from 5 to 10 lbs. (printer paper, storage boxes)
• Occasional bending or overhead lifting (storing files or boxes)
• The hazards are mainly those present in a normal office setting

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