Senior Recruiter

Hancock Whitney Corp.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney Corp. seeks a recruiter to own the full-cycle recruitment process, partner with hiring managers, and actively source diverse talent across lines of business. You will conduct interviews, coordinate schedules, and present opportunities to candidates while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires 3+ years in recruiting or HR, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of banking industry hiring practices. Travel to campuses and events may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field or equivalent experience; PHR/SPHR certification preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in recruiting or a HR generalist function
• Previous banking industry experience highly preferred
• Working Microsoft Office; including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills; Workday experience preferred
• Strong oral and writing communication skills

Responsibilities

• Partners with hiring managers to develop creative recruitment strategies for respective line(s) of business
• Proactively identifies passive candidates through networking and sourcing methods
• Conducts thorough job specifications with hiring manager to determine needs of the position
• Effectively presents opportunities to passive candidates with understanding of the line of business
• Drives the recruiting process by engaging candidates through interviews via phone and in person
• Coordinates interview schedules and arranges manager interviews
• Maintains applicant and interview data in the applicant tracking system accurately
• Negotiates and extends employment offers; prepares new hires and managers for start
• Recruits for multiple openings concurrently for respective line(s) of business
• May serve as campus outreach representative; travel during peak recruiting season possible
• Tracks events and uses metrics to evaluate campus activity
• Stays abreast of employment law and regulatory requirements
• Ensures documentation of recruiting/applicant process is compliant with laws and guidelines

Skills

Recruiting

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

Thank you for your interest in our company!

JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for creating and executing the full cycle of recruitment and sourcing strategies including the development and maintenance of excellent relationships with hiring managers, business partners and candidates. Responsibilities encompass all phases of the recruiting and selection process including business unit support, sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified candidates with a focus on diversity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with hiring managers to develop creative recruitment strategies for respective line(s) of business
• Proactively identifies passive candidates through continuous networking and a variety of sourcing methods to include referrals, asking for leads and cold calling
• Conducts thorough job specifications with hiring manager to determine needs of the position.
• Recruiter is expected to have an understanding of the respective line of business as well as each position so to effectively present the opportunity to passive candidates
• Drives the entire Recruiting process by engaging candidates through interviews via phone and in person
• Coordinates schedules and arranges manager interviews
• Maintains all pertinent applicant and interview data in the applicant tracking system timely and accurately
• Negotiates and extends employment offers; Prepares new hires and managers for start
• Recruits for multiple openings concurrently for respective line(s) of business
• May serve as organization’s on-campus and community outreach representative to include campus visits and presentations, career fairs, networking events, and interviews in support of college internship and graduate programs, which could require travel during peak recruiting season with some overnight travel included
• Tracks events and utilizes metrics to evaluate campus activity
• Stays abreast of employment law and regulatory requirements
• Ensures documentation of recruiting/applicant process is complete and in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, and in accordance with Company guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field or equivalent experience; PHR/SPHR certification preferred 3+ years’ experience in recruiting or a HR generalist function Previous banking industry experience highly preferred Working Microsoft Office; including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills; Workday experience preferred Strong oral and writing communication skills

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.

If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.

When you choose a career with Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC), we pledge a heartfelt promise: You can grow. You have a voice. You are important. You also share in a rich regional heritage and embrace core values—timeless ideals vital to our culture since the 1800s—that inspire how we serve clients, communities, and each other: Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. A fast-growing organization consistently rated among America’s strongest, safest financial services institutions, our company is based in Gulfport, Mississippi. Our bank and subsidiaries provide contemporary, comprehensive consumer, commercial, and wealth financial products and services at regional headquarters and 200-plus financial centers across a vibrant Southeast corridor including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Each day, our nearly 4,000 associates carry on a mission to help people achieve their financial goals and dreams. We come to work to create opportunities for the people we serve in the communities we call home. Together, we continue building a company solidly focused on being better, going beyond, and doing more to secure success for the people and businesses depending on us. Let our legacy lead to your future.

Learn more at hancockwhitney.com/ourstory