Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)


• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible


• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few


• Family-friendly work hours


• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career


• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit


• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Job Description Summary

Utilizing Workday, the role will support full-lifecycle talent acquisition processes to identify, recruit, evaluate and close talent across Wintrust functional areas.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and attract potential candidates through various channels such as job boards, social media, career fairs, and networking, continually building a talent pipeline to solve future business needs


• Review resumes and applications to shortlist candidates.


• Conduct initial phone interviews to assess qualifications and overall fit.


• Coordinate and conduct interviews and/or other assessments determined by the business.


• Collaborate with hiring managers to evaluate candidates’ skills and experience


• Utilize consultative skills advising the business on how to select the best talent for their team


• Write and post job descriptions on company career pages and external job boards.


• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and HR throughout the hiring process.


• Collaborate with Hiring Managers to understand specific performance results desired for each role


• Establish proficiency in requisition management and Workday recruiting processes


• Ensure recruitment processes comply with legal requirements and company policies.


• Maintain accurate records and reports on recruitment activities and metrics.


• Prepare and extend job offers, negotiate terms, and handle onboarding coordination.


• Promote the company’s brand and culture to attract top talent.

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Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

• Prior recruiting experience of 3-5 years is preferred


• Prior experience using an ATS (such as Workday)


• Ability to work in a rapidly changing atmosphere that can be intense and demanding at times while juggling multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Excellent written and oral communication with a demonstrated ability to problem solve and think critically.

Benefits

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.