About Us

First Southern National Bank is a community and relationship-driven bank serving twelve counties throughout Central and Western KY. Our home office is based in Stanford, with a population of 3,000. Having served our customers for over 40 years, our passion for building a great company has never been stronger. We recognize that we have been given an opportunity to use our example, our influence, and our resources to help others make wise financial decisions, and our desire is to do just that.

Position Summary

The HR Specialist (Hiring & Onboarding) is responsible for managing and executing the Applicant Tracking System, the internship program, and optimizing the HRIS to ensure efficient and consistent HR operations. This role plays a key part in the candidate experience by supporting managers through the hiring process, ensuring both compliance and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Create job postings and hiring plans to ensure a positive and seamless candidate experience.
• Monitor hiring plans to ensure alignment with company standards and consistent practices.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Monitor and report key hiring metrics to assess hiring efficiency, quality, and help identify training needs.
• Coordinate and execute onboarding transitions in collaboration with HR and Training teams.
• Manage the planning, recruitment, and execution of the internship program, including schedules, projects, development sessions, and events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for interns and department supervisors.
• Support and optimize the HRIS by providing user training and identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing or administering an ATS is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally with candidates, university partners, and stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.