Talent Acquisition Business Partner-Hybrid

Rockland Trust is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Business Partner. As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in driving the recruitment and talent acquisition strategies of various divisions within Rockland Trust. You will serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers, providing expertise and guidance throughout the entire talent acquisition lifecycle. With a deep understanding of our business objectives and a keen eye for talent, you will attract, engage, and hire top-tier candidates to meet our evolving workforce needs.

• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR leadership to develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals. Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to ensure our recruitment approach remains competitive.
• Utilize various channels, such as job boards, social media, networking events, and partnerships with educational institutions, to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. Leverage innovative sourcing techniques to reach passive candidates and build a strong talent pipeline. Ensure all recruitment efforts are focused on furthering the company’s diversity goals through constant outreach activities.
• Conduct behavioral interviewing to assess qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. Screening will include a resume review, interviews, reference checks, and assessments. Provide timely and valuable feedback to hiring managers to facilitate the selection process.
• Promote our organization as an employer of choice by developing and implementing compelling employer branding strategies. Collaborate with marketing and communication teams to create engaging content, manage online presence, and participate in industry events to enhance our employer brand reputation.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience from initial contact through the onboarding process. Act as a key point of contact for candidates, answering inquiries, providing updates, and guiding them through each stage of the recruitment process.
• Keep abreast of recruitment data, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire metrics.
• Develop strong partnerships and collaborative relationships with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and external stakeholders. Provide guidance and training to hiring managers on best practices in interviewing techniques, talent assessment, and hiring decisions. Collaborate with hiring managers in developing job descriptions, ensuring an understanding of the job responsibilities and position requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred
• 2-4 years of proven experience as a talent acquisition specialist, recruiter, or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition best practices, including sourcing strategies, candidate assessment techniques, and employment regulations
• Consultative and collaborative style with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across the organization. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and influence all levels of staff and management
• Effective at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines, ability to prioritize conflicting demands, organize time and resources to deliver solid and consistent results for the business and bring assignments to successful completion
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software. Oracle Recruiter Cloud experience preferred.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for decision-making and continuous improvement
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational objectives
• Must be able to work well independently with a high level of responsibility
• Ability to create an atmosphere of trust and build solid relationships with hiring managers through positive performance on key positions
• Excels in a dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency to own searches and deliver results
• Ability to present but not oversell candidates to hiring managers
• Understanding of compensation trends in the market
• Negotiating skills

Our goal is to offer our colleagues the most generous benefits package possible. We strive to provide colleagues with a comprehensive benefits package and an environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include: Competitive compensation with performance incentive awards, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, a 401K and DC Plan for your retirement, LTD & Life Insurance, Day Care Reimbursement, Tuition Assistance for graduate and undergraduate programs, an award winning Wellness program and much more!

At Rockland Trust you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.