Job Description

Executive Talent Acquisition and Sourcing Director

As Executive Talent Acquisition and Sourcing Director, you will be responsible for leading recruiting and talent strategy across C-suite and senior leadership hiring, serving as a subject matter expert in executive assessment, fair and validated selection practices, and candidate experience. The position partners closely with senior leaders to drive end-to-end recruiting strategies, and develop and coach Talent Acquisition teams. Responsibilities include strategic oversight of the Sourcing function with a view of cutting edge tools and resources. The role also oversees vendor and agency relationships, contracts and approvals. The incumbent would also sponsor and deliver high-impact initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end executive recruiting for C-suite and senior leadership roles, including research, assessment strategy, interview facilitation, and finalist selection
• Partner with the Talent Office on proactive sourcing, internal prospects and succession planning
• Serve as subject matter expert for executive assessment processes, ensuring fair, validated, and consistent evaluation practices
• Develop and implement competency and skills frameworks to support equitable hiring decisions and reduce bias
• Facilitate interview debrief sessions and prepare executive-level hiring presentations and recommendations
• Deliver personalized candidate feedback and manage senior-level candidate experience, including non-selected executives
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Talent Acquisition and Sourcing Managers through regular 1:1s, performance discussions, and goal setting
• Assist in leading talent acquisition strategy execution, including workforce initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Manage executive search agencies and external vendors, including contract negotiation, renewals, and performance management
• Provide governance for executive agreements and assessment vendors
• Ensure compliance with assessment validation, adverse impact analysis, and hiring policy standards
• Sponsor and lead high-impact TA special projects
• Contribute to enterprise talent reporting, executive updates, mentoring programs, and community impact initiatives
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.
• Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Manager of team focused on executive recruitment, sourcing and support.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in HR and/or relevant business roles (or 15+ years combined experience without a degree), including 5+ years in Talent Acquisition and management 10+ years of experience in recruiting, human resources, or training Understanding of financial services industry is preferredStrong client focus with outstanding judgment, critical thinking and communication skillsSelf-starter with strong project management skillsUnderstanding of HR policies, as well as an ability to mitigate risk.Ability to multi-task and deal with uncertainties of an evolving, dynamic organizationAbility to work well under pressure and meet demanding deadlinesStrong attention to detail requiredManagerial experience

Education and Experience Preferred:

MBA Degree

C-Suite Executive Recruiting Experience

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $154,700.00 - $257,900.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Buffalo, New York, United States of America

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