The Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks in support of hiring and onboarding new employees to Hilltop Holdings, and its three subsidiaries: HilltopSecurities, PlainsCapital Bank, and PrimeLending. The role will work with internal team members across departments, Hiring Managers, and Leadership to ensure an effective and seamless onboarding experience for all new hires. Additional responsibilities include assisting the recruiting team with reviewing candidate applications, sourcing and screening candidates, and scheduling interviews.

High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Prior recruiting and onboarding experience preferred
Working knowledge of Applicant tracking systems (Oracle experience a plus)
E-Verify experience
Prior experience working with a Background screening provider (BIG experience a plus)
Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or law
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels within the organization
Ability to demonstrate detail orientation and analytical skills
Ability to meet deadlines, organize and prioritize work
Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
Must have excellent judgement and decision making skills.
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company.

Facilitate the onboarding of new employees by ensuring all required tasks are completed both internally and externally in preparation for their start date.
Measure and monitor new hire activity as milestones are achieved in the onboarding process
Respond to new hires and managers to explain and interpret processes and procedures; addresses concerns and provides leadership with status updates as needed
Communicate with other departments, applicants, employees, and leadership to provide information and assistance regarding recruitment, backgrounds checks, transfers, and employment
Manage the day-to-day activities to support the department including prioritization of work assignments
Ensure all appropriate new hire documentation is captured and uploaded in Oracle or BIG
Manage the candidate pre-screening and background process by identifying and escalating issues/concerns based on the Background Adjudication guidelines.
Document and review the background results from BIG. Request supporting documentation from candidate when necessary and provide detailed information and facts to the background committee when needed.
Run standard and ad hoc reports utilizing a variety of reporting tools and sources to report on metrics relevant to recruiting and onboarding statistics
Acts as change agent to help develop and communicate new or revitalized concepts as it relates to the organization’s onboarding strategies
Serve as liaison and point of contact for HR, IT, etc. to ensure that system access rights are established, and any resulting technical difficulties are resolved in a timely manner
Promote proactive approaches to solve business needs/problems, while also enhancing the understanding and acceptance of the team’s capabilities
Assist with the recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, and scheduling interviews
Maintain contact with candidates throughout the hiring process, providing updates and answering questions
Maintain a professional demeanor and adheres to standards consistent with company policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

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