Manager - Talent Acquisition

TITLE: MANAGER – TALENT ACQUISITION            STATUS: EXEMPT DEPARTMENT:  HR - RECRUITING             DATE: 01/2022 REPORTS TO: VICE PRESIDENT – DEI, Culture & Talent JOB CODE: 6349 PAY SCALE: $122,900.00 - $140,000.00 ANNUALLY   GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Talent Acquisition Manager shapes the organization’s future by evolving strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent in alignment with our company’s mission, vision, and long-term goals. This leader drive innovation in sourcing, recruitment marketing, and candidate engagement, ensuring an inclusive hiring experience. Partnering closely with leadership, they oversee the entire recruitment cycle from workforce planning to onboarding, while also contributing to the sustainable people strategy by developing proactive hiring pipelines, supporting succession planning, and aligning recruitment efforts with talent development and employer branding objectives. This role requires a professional, engaging, and service driven approach that reflects and reinforces our organizational culture, we care with heart, we service with pride, and we deliver excellence.  TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:   Collaborate with internal partners across HR, operations, and communications to align messaging and processes, staying current on hiring trends, tools, and technologies to innovate and evolve talent acquisition practices. Build and maintain inclusive talent pipelines, focusing on long-term engagement and readiness for future roles, and ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and onboarding requirements. Drive continuous process improvement across recruitment operations to enhance efficiency and scalability, leveraging data and analytics to inform strategy, improve decision-making, and measure success. Develop and nurture relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and local businesses to create a robust network of talent and resources, supporting the organization's mission and strategic goals. Foster a service-oriented mindset within the recruiting function, promoting strong partnerships with hiring managers and teams, and support succession planning and internal mobility initiatives. Manage and mentor the recruitment team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and accountability while championing a warm, inclusive candidate experience reflective of the organization's values and culture. Lead the recruiting team, the manager uses proactive methods like internet research, social media, networking, direct sourcing, and career events to find talent that aligns with the organization’s values. Ensure recruitment metrics, KPIs, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are consistently met and reported. PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASK: Effective oral and written communication skills required to talk to HR staff members, to all other levels of employees in the Credit Union, applicants, and outside contacts on the telephone and in person. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate an on-line computer terminal, personal computer, and other standard office equipment, including photocopier, adding machine, facsimile machine, and telephone. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS: INTERNAL:  All levels of the Credit Union staff and management. EXTERNAL:  Applicants, applicant's personal references and/or employers, Temp and Community based organizations as may be needed. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business or Management or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.   EXPERIENCE:  8-10 years of broad recruiting and leadership experience in Talent Acquisition with at least 5 years + of managing teams.   KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:  Exceptional ability to lead, coach, and inspire teams to achieve high-performance outcomes. Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and other stakeholders, providing guidance on talent strategies, execution, and enhancing the candidate experience. Proficient in crafting business cases, defining service requirements, and building trust with stakeholders at all organizational levels. Skilled in managing strategic alliances. Deep expertise in leveraging social media platforms, recruiting tools, and employer brand best practices to attract top talent. Proficient with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job board posting platforms. Proficiency in HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred) and other digital platforms used in HR operations. Digital mindset and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Tools (including Co-Pilot or AI-related tools), laptops, cell phones, and other workplace technology to manage workflow. Collaborate with internal partners, including HR, Legal, Compliance, and Finance, to ensure consistent policy application and regulatory adherence. Strong interpersonal savvy and self-awareness with outstanding written and verbal communication abilities. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a metrics, purposeful, consultative, and service-oriented recruitment strategy. Comprehensive knowledge of current and key HR practices in talent acquisition, recruiting, and staffing. Analyze and report on hiring metrics and trends, providing insights and recommendations to drive data-informed decisions. Ensure the team is cross trained to support coverage needs and maintain operational resilience during business shifts. Role model problem-solving, adaptability, and service excellence in a fast-paced and evolving environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Combined sitting and moving throughout the workday responding to telephone calls, assists candidates or applicants, perform computer-based work and presenting at New Hire Orientation sessions and conduct other related functions. High telephone volume. Corrected hearing in the normal range required. A telephone device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed.   LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:  PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification preferred but not required. #LI-Hybrid THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THIS EMPLOYEE. HE OR SHE WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES REQUESTED BY HIS OR HER SUPERVISOR THAT ARE WITHIN HIS / HER KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY AS WELL AS HIS / HER MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES. REV. 03/28/2025