Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Talent Acquisition Recruiter at First Hawaiian Bank is responsible for full-cycle recruitment, focusing on non-exempt front-line staff, candidate experience, and collaborating with hiring managers to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee branch and department job postings, actively screening and interviewing candidates for branch roles and entry-level administrative positions.
• Develop sourcing strategies to build a candidate pipeline for assigned roles using online job boards, social media, and community outreach.
• Review eligibility, conduct interviews, and track progress to ensure thorough assessment of qualifications and cultural fit.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with appropriate documentation; communicate selection or non-selection decisions.
• Exercise sound judgment to recommend hires and negotiate compensation with managers and candidates.
• Assess urgent staffing needs and coordinate with external resources to provide temporary support as required.
• Lead New Employee Welcome sessions on a rotating schedule, conveying Bank and HR policies and procedures.
• Represent the bank and HR at recruiting events such as job fairs and professional networking occasions.
• Prepare and analyze staffing reports, using data analytics to inform talent and business decisions.
• Manage job requisitions and postings in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure an efficient process.
• Serve as primary back-up to the Talent Acquisition Coordinator for onboarding and other administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management
• At least 3 years of professional work or office experience, including a minimum of 1 year in full-cycle recruitment
• General knowledge of employment and labor laws, plus awareness of industry best practices
• Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with applicants, employees, and management
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight timelines
• Active listener with consultative skills and a results-driven approach
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and proficiency in Microsoft 365 and HR systems
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency, capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound hiring judgment

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Microsoft 365 Suite
• HR Systems

The ideal candidate will have

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management
• Minimum of 3 years of professional or office experience, with at least 1 year in full-cycle recruitment
• Solid understanding of employment and labor laws and current industry best practices
• Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with candidates, employees, and management
• Excellent organizational capability to manage multiple priorities within tight timelines
• Active listening and strong consultative skills with a outcomes-focused mindset
• Experience with ATS and proficiency in Microsoft 365 and HR platforms
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Experience handling confidential information and making sound hiring decisions