Diverse Community Talent Program Specialist

Focus on developing the overall strategy to foster relationships and partnerships with key organizations to engage with diverse talent. Instrumental in assisting the organization to increase diversity representation and talent employed in the organization.

• Partner with Talent Enterprise Recruiting and Programs Director to develop strategies for the attraction, recruitment and candidate experience of targeted demographics.
• Track Diversity & Inclusion recruiting metrics and reporting; interpret data to capture insights and identify hiring, outreach and candidate experience opportunities (internal and external pipelines)
• Liaises with and influences divisional team and other internal partners to deliver a seamless and inclusive recruiting experience.
• Develop, plan and lead D&I recruiting best practice and compliance trainings for Talent Acquisition team, leaders and interviewers
• Own bi-monthly partner meetings, this role will own and moderate the large group sessions to review progress against goals, to engage in discussions to advance our learning, and to collaborate on challenges.
• Select and attend (with Recruiters and other stakeholders) hiring events targeting underrepresented talent
• Partner closely with the Recruiters and Business Resource Groups (BRG) leaders to influence the workforce strategies aimed at improving representation.
• Mentor and coach recruiting staff to diversity outreach and inclusivity practices
• Work with Internal Communications and External Affairs/Social Media teams to promote employer brand via social media channels with a focus on recruitment
• Partner with the Early Career and Experienced Talent Recruiting team members as an Inclusion & Belonging subject matter expert
• Gauge brand awareness and strength via social media presence and take corrective action as needed.
• Lead event-planning/coordination of events with affinity partners to create turn-key recruiting events

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of supporting the full cycle recruiting experience
• 6+ years of diversity and inclusion strategy and/or execution experience driving national and local relationships resulting in increased diverse pipelines and hires
• Prior experience building relationships with external organizations focused on historically underrepresented /diverse talent pools
• Significant experience developing and implementing DEI talent acquisition programs
• Broad business knowledge and ability to engage with and influence at all levels to implement strategic goals and translate them into tactical plans and objectives
• Highly developed understanding and knowledge of program design and implementation in the areas of DEI and talent acquisition
• Independent, strategic thinker who fosters a culture of curiosity, creative-thinking and continual process improvement
• Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., supporting employee resource groups, mentoring employees, volunteering, joining cross-functional projects)
• Demonstrates a company ownership mindset, thinking beyond boundaries of their own area
• Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings
• Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time and helping other teams
• Identify opportunities to grow relationships with diverse communities that are best for our business and best for the participants of this community
• Ability to represent Truist, both internally and externally, to deliver our vision and strategy succinctly and with impact
• Advise stakeholders and partners on performance and how to achieve positive business outcomes

• Experience working with Veterans Talent and Programs
• Ability to inspire peers and leaders
• Ability to lead in division and enterprise development of methods, techniques and criteria for programs and people
• Pro-actively create and maintain strategic relationships
• Ability to handle complex issues with discretion and handle sensitive information
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to use data to create, develop and execute recruiting strategies
• Exceptional communication and influence skills, building relationships of trust with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Strong business acumen and politically savvy
• Outstanding consultative, collaboration, teamwork, and diplomacy skill

Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.