Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Technology Talent Acquisition Partner will be responsible for managing the full-life cycle recruitment process for our positions within Synovus's Information Technology and Digital divisions. The TA Partner will manage an ongoing portfolio of immediate hiring needs, as well as proactively building pipelines of talent for future opportunities. Responsibilities include focused client relationships, building and implementing recruitment strategies, process improvement initiatives, and ensuring business hiring needs are satisfied.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Represents the TA practice and serves as the lead recruiting contact to assigned lines of business, divisions or initiatives. Draws on business and market knowledge to serve as a strategic consultant to hiring managers and/or other key stakeholders to establish priorities and develop recruitment and sourcing strategies that support defined talent needs. Works independently but consults with TA Management on difficult issues or strategies that require additional support and guidance.

Builds talent pipeline utilizing multiple sourcing strategies including extensive name generation research, complex internet searches, online databases, social media, job boards, and employee referrals, as well as through networking and cold calling. Ensures CRM database is updated to reflect all contact with target candidates.

Draws upon full industry/functional knowledge and utilizes sourcing techniques to identify and attract highly qualified active and passive candidates for assigned roles. Rigorously assesses talent and makes hiring recommendations. When approved, manages external vendor engagements including contingency search firms.

Coordinates new hire offers, including compensation and related benefits; extends verbal offers to candidates; produces offer letters. Sells candidates on Synovus Bank as the employer of choice. Works with TA coordinator to ensure all new hire information including reference and criminal background checks, forms, documents, etc. are completed in a timely manner.

Communicates appropriately, proactively and consistently with internal and external stakeholders to develop mutually trusting relationships that influence decisions/expectations and facilitate a 'best in class' experience for all.

May lead or participate in talent acquisition projects and initiatives that have associated budget and expense responsibilities. May also assist with on-boarding, training and mentoring new TA team members.

Maintains knowledge of developments in related market and human resources areas such as wages and salaries, team member benefits, and policies and procedures. Ensures that recruiting and hiring activities are in compliance with all bank hiring policies & procedures to comply with external and internal regulatory requirements.

Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion.

Performs other related duties as required.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Synovus is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting diversity in the workplace.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum Experience:

7+ years of relevant business and/or human resources experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Hands on experience with sourcing techniques (e.g., recruiting on social platforms and crafting Boolean search strings)

Technology sourcing experience in a wide range of functional areas including, but not limited to Software Engineers, Application Development, Business Analysis, Client Support, Infrastructure Services, Technical Operations, IT Security, and Architecture

5+ years of recruiting experience in a corporate recruiting and/or search firm environment responsible for all aspects of the recruiting process, including sourcing, selection, assessment and new hire on-boarding

Ability to partner and influence business leaders and candidates

Must be results and solution oriented (owns results)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to proficiently utilizing talent acquisition systems, online networking/career sites and social media

Proficient in utilizing Microsoft suite of office products

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

AIRS, SPHR/PHR certifications

Agency / executive search experience

Financial Services recruiting experience

Experience working with 3rd party agency recruiters and RPO partners

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