Talent Acquisition Recruiter

M&T Bank is seeking a Talent Acquisition Recruiter to support hiring in Paramus, NJ (onsite). In this role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle and candidate development across multiple search assignments, building sustainable talent pipelines through close partnership with line managers and HR stakeholders.

You will act as a talent attraction subject matter expert, focusing on sourcing, qualifying, interviewing, and recommending candidates while ensuring compensation discussions and offer negotiations align with required risk and regulatory standards.

Role overview

• Manage candidate development and the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple search assignments.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines by partnering with line managers to source, qualify, interview, and recommend candidates.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in talent attraction.
• Provide guidance to line managers on recommended compensation packages.
• Negotiate, extend offers, and complete candidate closing activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and attract qualified workforce candidates and maintain applicant flow for current and future staffing needs.
• Adhere to government regulations, organizational policies, and system or data integrity requirements.
• Build effective relationships with HR Business Partners, line management, and employees.
• Provide routine insights into the competition for talent.
• Attend job fairs and/or open houses.
• Work with Associate Recruiters to ensure appropriate sourcing support for lines of business.
• Manage special projects as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite, including identifying risk-related issues requiring escalation.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points, along with issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: College degree or applicable progressive experience in recruiting may be considered in lieu of education.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years total recruitment experience and/or relevant business line experience.
• Strong sales ability, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engagements simultaneously.
• Ability to operate in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach with proven diligence on searches.
• Experience identifying passive job seekers.
• Demonstrated fast response time, consistency, and success.
• Strong knowledge of personal computers and related software programs, including internet experience.
• Superior consultative skills and ability to influence decisions.

Education and experience preferred

• Experience working in Human Resources within a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability in cold calling, name generation, and networking.
• Experience with Human Resources applicant tracking systems (ATS) is a plus.
• Demonstrated recruitment success in acquiring niche talent.

Compensation: USD 75,900 - 126,500 per year.

Location: Paramus, New Jersey, United States of America (onsite).