Specialist Talent Advisor

Citizens; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Citizens is seeking a Specialist Recruiter/Talent Advisor to manage full‑cycle recruiting across core and growth roles, including leadership hiring up to Senior Manager level. You’ll work independently on standard and moderately complex searches with market insights and governance throughout the process.

You will ensure an excellent candidate experience, regulatory compliance, and timely hires while partnering with HR and line managers to translate business goals into hiring plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end requisitions from intake through offer for core roles.
• Conduct structured, competency‑based interviews and provide recommendations.
• Develop tailored sourcing plans and leverage analytics to prioritize channels.
• Advise managers on candidate profiles and interview best practices.
• Ensure compliant processes and high candidate experience.

Skills

Advisory skills

Communication

Behavioral interviewing

ATS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ATS

Recruiting platforms

Sourcing tools

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: Overcome 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. Actual pay is based on various factors including, but not limited to, the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.

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 .

Some job boards have started using jobseeker‑reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you’ll find a customer‑centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth

Posting End Date: 12/30/2026