Talent Acquisition Team Leader

Job Description

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose.

WSFS Bank is seeking a Talent Acquisition Team Leader. The Talent Acquisition Team Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining recruitment strategy for all divisions of the Bank with a focus on the Bank’s professional services positions. The incumbent will lead a group of Talent Acquisition professionals who are responsible for sourcing and hiring qualified talent for the Bank’s divisions, including by not limited to Commercial Banking, Finance, Wealth, Risk, Consumer Banking, and Technology Operations. The incumbent will lead by example through a strong commitment to client service, continuous process improvement, the execution of effective recruitment strategies, and the strategic use of technology.

Job responsibilities:

• Responsible for engaging full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, scheduling, screening, interviewing, and on-boarding for roles throughout the organization. The Bank’s culture is one of inclusiveness, and as of a result the incumbent will play a crucial role to recruit and hire from a diverse talent pool that is representative of our customer base.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of recruiters supporting professional roles at various levels within the organization.
• Drive execution of innovative and effective sourcing and recruitment strategies to attract top qualified talent, while ensuring efficiency and alignment with organization and business goals.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture with a strong emphasis on client service and candidate experience.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external partners and clients by actively building strong business acumen and driving a consultative approach to recruitment.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations by staying informed on industry and market best practices with respect to recruitment, selection and employment.
• Manage workload distribution, prioritize critical roles and remove barriers to enable team effectiveness.
• Drive operational excellence and embedded best practices across all recruitment processes ensuring alignment with our business operating model and goals.
• Leverage recruitment technology, analytics, and market insights and data to support decision making and measure success.
• Make recommendations for process improvements, partnerships, and technologies that will better talent acquisition services.
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex or high impact hiring needs, in addition to operational know-hows.
• Will work closely with the broader Talent Acquisition team, providing support on various requisitions and projects as needed, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Perform and support other tasks as assigned with a focus on long term Talent Acquisition initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a business related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of previous talent acquisition experience.
• Previous experience supervising a team required.
• Strong leadership and team development skills required.
• Certifications including PHR, SHRM-CP, or AIRS certifications are preferred
• Previous corporate recruiting within the financial services industry is strongly preferred.
• Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with leadership, hiring managers, and candidates at all levels.
• Must have excellent proficiency in MS Office, with the ability to analyze and present data to inform decision-making.
• Must have previous experience using an applicant tracking system. Prior experience using Workday is strongly preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and recruitment applications.
• Strong knowledge of industry and recruiting metrics, recruiting compliance/laws, and the ability to apply them effectively.
• May be asked to travel as needed throughout the Bank’s footprint to meet with internal customers and external candidates.
• Must have excellent customer service focus and be able to take initiative, respond proactively, and handle workflow with minimal supervision.
• Must be detail oriented, adhere to the HR standards of confidentiality, have the ability to multi-task, be able to work successfully in an ambiguous environment with frequently changing priorities, and have the ability to track and manage up-to-date information.

Salary Range:

Individual base pay may vary on additional factors such as the candidate’s experience, job-related skills, relevant education, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

In addition to base salary, WSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS) and its subsidiaries may offer eligible Associates discretionary and formula-based incentive and retention awards. WSFS provides a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life, accident, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); and wellness programs. Additional benefits may include paid parental leave, military leave, vacation and other paid time off, sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws, and paid holidays. Benefit offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, legal limitations, and may vary based on an Associate’s location and employment status. For more information about Associate benefits, please visit

WSFS Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process, please contact us via email at

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.