Talent Acquisition Recruiter

M&T Bank is hiring an Onsite Talent Acquisition Recruiter in Paramus, NJ to help build talent pipelines across multiple search assignments. This role supports belonging and represents the M&T Bank brand through proactive recruiting work, partner relationships, and ongoing insights into the competitive talent landscape. Salary range: USD 75,900 - 126,500 per year.

What you will do

• Serve as a subject matter expert in talent attraction.
• Partner with line managers to develop sourcing strategy, build talent pipelines, and interview, qualify, and recommend top candidates.
• Proactively source and attract talent while maintaining applicant flow to meet current and future staffing needs.
• Provide guidance to line managers on recommended compensation packages.
• Negotiate, extend offers, and close candidates effectively.
• Adhere to government regulations, organizational policies, and system and data integrity.
• Build working relationships with HR Business Partners, line management, and employees.
• Share routine insights into competition for talent.
• Attend job fairs and/or open houses.
• Work with Associate Recruiters to ensure the right level of sourcing support is provided to lines of business.
• Manage special projects as assigned.

Risk, controls, and brand responsibilities

• Understand and follow the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in line with the Company’s Risk Appetite, and escalate risk-related issues to management as needed.
• 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 and addressing issues raised by external regulators when applicable.

Requirements

• College Degree or applicable progressive experience in recruiting may be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum two years total recruitment experience and/or relevant business line experience.
• Strong sales ability, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engagements at the same time.
• Comfort working in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach with a proven ability to remain diligent on searches.
• Experience identifying passive job seekers.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a fast response, consistency, and success.
• Strong knowledge of personal computers and related software programs with internet experience.
• Superior consultative skills with the ability to influence decisions.

Preferred experience

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

Scope of responsibilities

The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with M&T management, employees, external applicants, and community contacts.