Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Lead the Way to Intelligent Banking with Us!

You might not think about what happens behind the scenes when you check your bank balance or deposit a check from your phone, but we do. Every day.

Kinective empowers banks and credit unions to move beyond keeping up with technology to shaping the future of banking. Our platform seamlessly connects the right tools, delivers real-time data, and drives smarter operations for more than 4,000 financial institutions nationwide. We are a fast-growing team built on individual ownership, company-wide collaboration, and setting industry-leading standards. Here, new ideas are encouraged, candid feedback is welcomed, and your growth truly matters as much as the company’s. At Kinective, we are leading the way to intelligent banking together and enjoying the journey along the way.

Why This Role Matters

Every role at Kinective exists to move the needle for our clients, partners, and the financial institutions we serve. As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will own the recruiting process that helps Kinective attract, assess, and hire the talent needed to scale the business, enabling teams across the company to deliver for our customers.

You will take ownership of full-cycle recruiting execution, candidate experience, and hiring process momentum, and partner closely with hiring managers, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to turn hiring priorities into consistent, high-quality outcomes that drive success for both Kinective and our clients.

Requirements

What You’ll own

• Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring needs, role requirements, timelines, and priorities.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including intake, posting, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer support, and closing.
• Create clear, well-aligned recruiting strategies for each search based on business needs, market conditions, and candidate availability.
• Proactively source and engage talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, talent communities, and other targeted channels.
• Keep requisitions moving by driving next steps, following up for feedback, and escalating blockers when needed.
• Ensure hiring teams are aligned on expectations, interview process, candidate profile, and decision-making timelines.
• Deliver a consistent, positive candidate experience through timely communication, organization, and professionalism.
• Maintain accurate and current information in all recruiting systems, with strong attention to detail in workflows, statuses, and documentation.
• Use recruiting data and pipeline insights to identify trends, improve execution, and communicate progress clearly to stakeholders.
• Support employer brand and recruiting process improvement efforts that strengthen Kinective’s ability to attract top talent.
  
  

How We’ll Measure Success

• Requisitions are actively managed and consistently move forward without unnecessary delays, gaps in follow-up, or lack of ownership.
• Hiring managers receive timely updates, clear communication, and strong partnership throughout the hiring process.
• Candidates experience a recruiting process that is organized, responsive, professional, and aligned with Kinective’s brand.
• Recruiting systems, workflows, and documentation are maintained accurately and with strong attention to detail.
• Interview feedback, decisions, and next steps are driven with urgency, helping the process maintain momentum and accountability.
• Day-to-day recruiting work is executed with sound judgment, reliability, strong follow-through, and a high level of consistency.
  
  

Success here isn’t about checking boxes – it’s about propelling Kinective’s mission to lead the way to intelligent banking. You must bring excellence to your craft, balance resourcefulness with respect, share and celebrate unique expertise and diverse perspectives, and continuously raise the bar as we innovate and grow.

Necessary Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in SaaS, fintech, or another fast-paced business environment.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end recruiting processes and deliver against hiring goals.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools; Paylocity experience is a plus.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other direct sourcing methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, maintain momentum, and follow through consistently.
• Working knowledge of employment law, recruiting compliance, and hiring best practices.
• Experience supporting inclusive hiring practices is preferred.
  
  

Pay, Benefits & Total Rewards

$73,300 - $90,400

The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum for this role. Individual compensation is based on experience, qualifications, job-related skills, location, and internal equity, and most offers are not made at the top of the range.

Benefits

Base pay is one part of Kinective’s Total Rewards package. Depending on the role, employees may also be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or equity. All employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and financial security, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, life & disability)
• Flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and generous parental and caregiver leave
• An immediately vested 401(k) with company contributions
• Wellness resources and professional development opportunities
  
  

If you’ve made it this far, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to start the conversation, even if you’re not sure you check every box. Learn more about Kinective at www.kinective.io.

Please note that this role does not currently offer sponsorship opportunities.