Specialist Talent Advisor

Job-ID: 49834Category: Corporate FunctionsLocation: Johnston, RI, United StatesSchedule: Full time, 1stPosted: 2026-10-16Closes: 2026-12-30DescriptionAt Citizens, we’re more than a bank - we’re a community driven by innovation and excellence. As a Specialist Recruiter/Talent Advisor, you will manage full‑cycle recruiting roles across assigned business units. You’ll focus on delivering consistent, timely hires for core and growth roles (exempt and non‑exempt), with occasional support for leadership hiring up to Senior Manager level. You’ll operate independently on standard and moderately complex searches, using market insights and structured process discipline to drive strong hiring outcomes while ensuring excellent candidate experience and full regulatory compliance.To thrive as a colleague at Citizens, candidates must demonstrate a strong customer-centric mindset, exhibit persistence and resilience in the face of challenges, and embrace continuous learning to adapt and grow in a dynamic environment.Key ResponsibilitiesEnd‑to‑end Recruitment Execution: Manage requisitions from intake through offer for core roles; run structured, competency‑based interviews; and curate qualified slates and provide recommendations for hiring managers.Strategic Sourcing & Market Insights: Execute tailored sourcing plans (job boards, talent communities, referrals, and targeted outreach) to attract diverse talent; leverage available analytics to prioritize channels.Stakeholder Partnership: Advise managers on profiles, interview best practices, and process adherence; drive timely feedback and decisions.Candidate experience & Offer Management: Deliver a consistent, high‑quality experience from first touch through offer; assembling offers that balance candidate motivators with market competitiveness and governance requirementsCompliance & Risk Management: Adhere to all regulatory, risk, and governance requirements; maintain accurate documentation and participate in process-improvement efforts led by senior partners.Core CompetenciesAgility & Decision Making: Adapts to changing priorities across multiple requisitions; makes sound, timely recommendations.Business Savvy: Understand business unit goals and translate into clear hiring criteria and process plans.Persistence & Tenacity: Overcomes obstacles to keep searches on track; maintains pipeline momentum.Candidate Experience: Consistently delivers positive, measurable candidate experience.Influencing & Collaboration: Guides managers through best practices; partners effectively with HR and peers.Data & Technology savvy (intermediate): Uses ATS, sourcing tools, and dashboards to inform tactical decisions; uses established processes and technology for efficiency gains.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.2 - 5 years of recruiting experience with full‑cycle ownership.Strong advisory and communication skills; experience with behavioral interviewing and assessments. Proficiency with ATS/recruiting platforms and Microsoft Office.Hours and Work ScheduleHours per Week: 40Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (3 days in office)Pay Transparency The salary range for this position is $91,000– $126,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn additional incentive earnings (if applicable). Actual pay is based on various factors including, but not limited to, the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience. No other portions of the posting are changing, including benefits language or incentive guidance (e.g., Teller roles should continue to remove incentive language as noted). ‌‌We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit .About the companyEqual Employment OpportunityCitizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.Equal Employment and Opportunity EmployerJob Applicant Data Privacy PolicyBackground CheckAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.