Job Purpose & Scope The Talent Acquisition Recruiter II partners with management and business line owners to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire qualified talent. Creates and drives effective sourcing strategies and proactive candidate outreach, attracting and engaging qualified talent for the Bank. Provides a positive candidate experience, understands recruitment methodologies, and balances talent acquisition metrics with business drivers. Essential Job Functions Serve as a strategic and trusted partner and advisor to business line leaders and hiring managers, staying informed on current and future staffing needs. Design and execute full cycle recruitment campaigns to fulfill business objectives and staffing needs. Conduct strategy meetings with the hiring manager to ensure understanding of business/staffing/job requisition needs and alignment of recruiting goals and methodologies. Educate hiring managers regarding recruitment responsibilities, legal requirements, and candidate management. Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including diversity outreach, to proactively source and identify active and passive candidates; build and maintain a vast network of effective professional relationships and a diverse talent pipeline. Conduct phone/in-person screens to qualify candidates against position requirements, present most qualified candidates to hiring manager, schedule interviews with hiring manager, and advise in the selection of qualified candidates. Guide managers and candidates through the recruiting process including interviewing, candidate selection, salary approvals and negotiations, offer extension, and onboarding. Collaborate and communicate effectively with management, Compensation, and HR Business Partners to ensure recruitment expenditures and job offers comply with budget. Document recruitment activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS) in a timely and accurate manner to ensure compliance with legal/regulatory standards and Bank policy (i.e., candidate disposition, requisition closure). Utilize ATS and various tools to track recruiting metrics and identify market trends to help drive recruitment strategies. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Serve as brand ambassador at various events including career fairs, on-campus recruiting events, etc. Demonstrate enthusiasm, professionalism, effective organization, and sense of urgency in performance of responsibilities. Regularly exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions. Maintain good punctuality and attendance to work. Follow Bank policy, procedures, and guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of effective recruitment strategies, methods, tools, sources, and best practices Knowledge of ATS software and/or other recruitment systems Knowledge of employment laws and regulations as they pertain to recruitment and hiring Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization Ability to establish and maintain a vast network of effective professional relationships Ability to persuade and influence applicants and hiring managers Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks and demonstrate a sense of urgency to fulfill business objectives Ability to demonstrate business acumen Ability to design and execute full cycle recruitment campaigns Ability to produce accurate, thorough, and timely work. Ability to demonstrate effective analytical and problem-solving, and critical thinking skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to follow policies and to communicate them accurately to others Ability to travel when needed Skill in using computer, Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), web-based tools, and business systems, including ATS software and/or other recruitment systems Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience required 2+ years of corporate, contract, or RPO recruiting experience (preferably in a high-volume setting) or related experience, required Relevant employment and recruiting certifications (e.g., ACIR, CSSR, CSMR, PRC) preferred Job Expectations Job Expectations: Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation. Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time. Position can also be also located in these locations: Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; Tampa, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; Houston, Texas; Bentonville, Arkansas EEO Statement Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.