Talent Specialist at Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company – Moosic, Pennsylvania

General Responsibilities

The Talent Specialist supports the day-to-day execution of talent management initiatives, including recruitment, onboarding, training coordination, and HR operations. This role partners closely with the Talent Management Partner to ensure a seamless employee experience from candidate attraction through onboarding and development.

Essential Duties

• Assist with full-cycle recruitment activities including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination and participation, and onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding processes, including new hire paperwork and background checks.
• Process employee transactions within HR systems.
• Maintain and update applicant tracking and HR systems.
• Support training initiatives by scheduling sessions and tracking attendance.
• Assist in facilitation of training sessions and onboarding programs.
• Manage the learning management system (LMS) including assigning training, tracking data, and running reports.
• Support development programs and talent strategies.
• Coordinate recruitment events such as job fairs.
• Prepare offer letters and coordinate background checks.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee talent inquiries.
• Assist in maintaining HR documentation and job descriptions.
• Support recruitment and talent development reporting and data tracking.
• Assist with organizing and attending job fairs and recruitment events.
• Conducts exit interviews, compiles exit data in a report and processes termination paperwork for exiting employees.
• Serve as back-up to HR Coordinator with ordering supplies for the HR department.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws.
• Participate in special projects.

Ancillary Duties

• Actively represents the Bank in public relations and other related community activities.
• Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential job functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms. At times required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds. This position requires regular use of a computer.

Education/Training: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.

Skill(s): Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational and coordination abilities with exceptional attention to detail. Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with employees at all levels. Should be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Knowledge of HR functions—including recruiting, onboarding, and training support—is required. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS) is preferred, including assigning training, tracking data, and generating reports. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

Experience: A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or Learning & Development is preferred. Prior banking experience is helpful but not required.