Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead

wesbancocareers; West Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WesBanco seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruiting in a regulated banking environment. You will drive the pre-hire process, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and deliver offers aligned with policy.

Responsibilities include building talent pipelines, sourcing through multiple channels, and ensuring FFIEC compliance in all hiring activities. Strong collaboration with HRIS/IT and cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or 4+ years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years HR experience; talent acquisition experience preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to learn HRIS and related software.
• Team player with a positive attitude; able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• HR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages requisitions and conducts interviews to fill positions promptly and efficiently.
• Prepares, reviews and delivers competitive job offers and formal letters.
• Coordinates internal approvals for offers to ensure policy compliance.
• Oversees background screening and FFIEC compliance for all new hires.
• Identifies and engages qualified candidates through various channels; builds talent pipeline.
• Participates in job fairs to attract talent and promote employer brand.
• Builds relationships with universities and internships to develop early-career talent.
• Ensures onboarding with New Employee Orientation sessions.
• Collaborates with HRIS/IT to resolve escalated issues; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal & written communication

Presentation skills

Independent worker

Confidentiality

MS Office

HRIS & software basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

HR Certification

Equivalent experience (4+ years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

WesBanco seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruiting in a regulated banking environment. You will drive the pre-hire process, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and deliver offers aligned with policy.

Responsibilities include building talent pipelines, sourcing through multiple channels, and ensuring FFIEC compliance in all hiring activities. Strong collaboration with HRIS/IT and cross-functional teams is essential.