Talent Acquisition Manager

Salem Five is a growing regional financial services organization with a rich history of over 170 years.  As an independent bank, we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve and offer our employees successful and rewarding careers.

This position requires working five days a week in the Salem, MA office.

Salem Five has more than 30 retail banking branches throughout Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk counties, strong business banking capabilities, an Insurance division, a Wealth Management & Trust organization and a Mortgage Company that has provided homeownership to generations of families.

Salem Five believes deeply in supporting the communities in which we reside. Donations through our Charitable Foundation or events at the branch or location-level are an important part of our DNA. We would not be the company we are without our commitment to businesses and organizations that help the region thrive and to our employees. Come see what we’re all about.   

The Talent Acquisition Manager/Specialist (TA Manager) has a dual role leading the hiring function and is a hands-on recruiter actively sourcing, interviewing and hiring candidates. The TA Manager develops and implements hiring strategies, oversees the recruitment process, assists in the creation of job descriptions, sources candidates through various channels, screens resumes and builds a talent pipeline. The TA Manager also leads and mentors the recruitment team, setting performance expectations and ensuring compliance with labor laws and the company’s regulatory requirements.  The TA Manager is responsible for the full recruitment cycle from sourcing and screening candidates through interviewing, selection and hiring.  You will partner with executives to forecast hiring needs, build employer branding, proactively source for talent, and manage recruitment tools. The TA Manager must be a proven leader and have the presence, polish, organization and communication skills necessary to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships across the organization and externally with candidates and recruitment partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Talent Acquisition Leadership and Management

• Provides day-to-day leadership of the Talent Acquisition team, including establishing priorities, assigning requisitions, monitoring workloads, and ensuring timely delivery of recruiting services.
• Coaches, develops, and evaluates team members, establishing clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback, and promoting accountability and professional growth.
• Develops and implements recruiting strategies aligned with the Bank’s current and anticipated workforce needs, in partnership with business leaders and HR colleagues.
• Partners with HR Strategic Business Partners to align recruitment strategies with business line needs, anticipate staffing requirements, coordinate hiring priorities, and ensure consistent support to hiring managers.
• Oversees and participates in candidate interviewing, offer development, negotiation, and execution, with the Talent Acquisition team maintaining primary responsibility for these activities and escalating to the SBPs or CHRO for guidance and backup support as needed.
• Establishes and monitors key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline effectiveness, source quality, and hiring manager satisfaction, using results to improve recruitment outcomes.
• Oversees recruitment technology, applicant tracking systems, job boards, external recruiting resources, and related expenditures to ensure effective and efficient use.

Full-Cycle Recruitment and Sourcing

• Manages an active portfolio of requisitions, performing full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessment, selection, and offer coordination.
• Partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, define position requirements, establish recruitment strategies, and support timely hiring decisions.
• Develops and maintains talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, professional networks, referrals, social media, and other recruitment channels, including hard-to-fill positions.
• Coordinates interviews and candidate evaluations, providing guidance to hiring managers on selection practices and recruitment decisions.
• Partners with hiring managers and appropriate HR colleagues to develop competitive offers, negotiate employment terms within approved guidelines, and coordinate successful transitions to onboarding.

Recruiting Operations and Process Improvement

• Evaluates and improves recruiting workflows, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and the candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation of recruitment activities within the applicant tracking system and compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and Bank policies.
• Collaborates with HR colleagues and business leaders to maintain accurate job descriptions, support workforce planning, and identify opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness.
• Provides recruiting reports, analyzes trends, and recommends process improvements to strengthen recruitment outcomes and service delivery.

Talent Outreach and Employer Branding

• Develops and maintains relationships with colleges, professional associations, veterans’ organizations, and community partners to support talent sourcing and outreach.
• Represents Salem Five at career fairs, recruiting events, and other external activities to promote employment opportunities and strengthen the Bank’s employer brand.
• Collaborates with HR colleagues and business leaders to promote Salem Five as an employer of choice and enhance candidate engagement.

Regulatory Compliance and HR Governance

• Maintains knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws, regulatory requirements, and recruiting best practices.
• Ensures consistent application of recruitment policies, selection procedures, and documentation standards.
• Supports internal audits, regulatory examinations, and employment-related reporting requirements by preparing and coordinating requested recruiting documentation and implementing corrective actions as appropriate.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises assigned Talent Acquisition team members and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Bank policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of six years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including substantial full-cycle recruiting experience and demonstrated success sourcing candidates for challenging or specialized positions.
• Prior experience leading, coaching, or supervising recruiting professionals, with demonstrated ability to manage team performance while maintaining individual recruiting responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting strategies, sourcing techniques, applicant tracking systems, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Proven ability to establish trusted relationships with hiring managers and business leaders, provide sound recruiting guidance, and influence hiring decisions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive requisitions to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and recruiting technologies; ability to travel to other Bank locations as needed.
• Experience recruiting within banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry preferred.

Licenses:

Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

WORK LOCATION AND ATTENDANCE

This position is based on site at Salem Five’s Salem office, with regular in-office attendance five days per week and travel to other Bank locations as business needs require.

Benefits/Incentives: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and success, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; 401(k) matching; and tuition reimbursement. You will also enjoy additional perks such as our employee referral program, annual holiday reception, summer family outing, and more.

Salary Range:            $90,000.00 - $140,000.00

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, and performance. This range may be modified in the future. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear for extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and peripheral vision.  

Ready to apply? If this job sounds like a fit for you, then click on Apply/Apply Now in this posting. We look forward to talking with you. 

No unsolicited resumes accepted from agencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.