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Samantha Gruber

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Vice President Talent Acquisition Manager at Independent Bank
📍 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Samantha Gruber is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Independent Bank, where she has built her career through various roles including Branch Manager and Regional Trainer. She specializes in attracting and retaining top banking talent, focusing on corporate culture and professional development. She holds a SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty certification.

Deeply committed to community service, Samantha is passionate about corporate social responsibility and volunteerism. She played a key role in launching Independent Banks company-wide volunteer initiatives. She also actively supports and engages with her local Kalamazoo community events and organizations.

She was instrumental in creating and launching Independent Banks annual "Making a Difference Day," a company-wide day of giving and volunteering.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Vice President Talent Acquisition Manager
Job Level
Senior
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Talent Acquisition
As VP of Talent Acquisition, she leads efforts to attract and retain the best talent in the banking industry, frequently posting about open roles.
Corporate Volunteerism
She managed and promoted Independent Bank's "Community Connection" program and was key in launching its annual, company-wide day of service.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Vice President Talent Acquisition Manager
Independent Bank
1-2020 - 1-2023
AVP Talent Acquisition Manager
Independent Bank
6-2018 - 1-2020
Talent Acquisition Manager
Independent Bank
11-2012 - 6-2018
Regional Trainer
Independent Bank
8-2008 - 11-2012
Branch Manager
Independent Bank
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Education
Business Administration and Management
Kellogg Community College
2001 - 2002
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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