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Talent Acquisition Partner-Little Rock, AR

Southern Bancorp
medical insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
400 Hardin Road (Show on map)
Jul 17, 2025
Southern Bancorp is more than a bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certification designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals. Job Summary: This role is responsible for collaborating with all levels of management to understand workforce planning needs and provide hiring managers with qualified pool of candidates. Responsibilities: Executes recruitment strategies for multiple openings, from the initial research and planning phase to sourcing and candidate identification, assessment, offer, close and pre-boarding Identifies talent acquisition/sourcing strategies to proactively attract a pool of well-qualied and diverse candidates through various internal and external sources Collaborates with hiring manager and others within the organization to manage the recruiting process including creating interview guides, identifying process improvements, and other tools Conducts first round screening interviews for professional level job searches and makes recommendations to hiring managers Ensures compliance with OFCCP guidelines and internal processes Inspires positive experience for everyone; always looking at how to improve the candidate experience and inuence the business in the importance of the candidate experience. Maintains knowledge of recruiting databases such as ADP, LinkedIn, Indeed, and Circa Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required At least four years of recruiting experience Availability to travel 25% of time Maintain valid and current driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage for travel requirements Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles Ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of the organization Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment Ability to work independently under general supervision Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software Ability to create reports by extracting information from data sources Maintain confidentiality of candidate and employee information Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately Physical/Sensory Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What we offer our employees: A positive impact on Your Future: 401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6% Employee stock ownership plan Discounted rate on primary home mortgage Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees Benefits to improve your health: No deductible medical insurance plan Dental and vision insurance Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts The opportunity to nurture your well-being: Paid holidays and paid time off Bonus plan Opportunity for merit raises Employee reward and recognition programs Community service opportunities Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.