Jennifer Bauer

About Jennifer Bauer

Executive talent acquisition professional with deep financial services experience, known for disciplined execution, market insight, and leadership‑level partnership.With 25 years of combined experience across legal, talent attraction, recruitment marketing, and human resources, I specialize in executive talent acquisition and complex, niche hiring needs. As an Executive Talent Acquisition Partner Principal, I serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, executing end‑to‑end searches aligned to business priorities and workforce strategy. My work is grounded in strong market insight, disciplined execution, and close partnership across the bank. I collaborate closely with marketing to activate and advance our employer brand, and I play a hands‑on role in leading and managing complex compensation to ensure competitive, equitable, and sustainable outcomes.In addition, I am committed to advancing confidence, equity, and opportunity for women and girls. I co‑chair our Women’s CRG Workforce Pillar and serve on The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay executive board and chair the stewardship committee.

Experience

1. Executive Talent Attraction Manager

   Associated Bank

   Sep 2013 — Present · Green Bay, WI, US

   3/2026 - current Executive Talent Acquisition Partner, Principal6/2022 - 7/2024 Recruitment Marketing Talent Acquisition Manager2018 - 6/2022 Executive/Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant 20••••18 Talent Acquisition Consultant II20••••15 Talent Acquisition Consultant IMy purpose is to shape the future of Associated Bank by leading strategic recruitment initiatives including executive, niche, complex and confidential roles to attract and hire high profile talent. I lead a talent sourcer and build relationships with key external talent sources, elevate the candidate sourcing process to ensure cutting edge practices are in place, and oversee comprehensive offer development and negotiation strategies.

Education

• Kent State University

  BA, Marketing; Business Management

  1998 — 2005

Skills

• Fundraising
• Talent Acquisition
• Negotiation
• Budgets
• Organizational Development
• Networking
• Sales
• Research
• Leadership Development
• Airs Cir
• Project Management
• Transportation
• Time Management
• Event Planning
• Training
• Performance Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Human Resources
• Leadership
• Recruiting