Human Resources Talent Manager

If you are energized by building strong teams, shaping a positive employee experience, and partnering with leaders to make a meaningful impact, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Human Resources team at CoVantage. The Human Resources (HR) Talent Manager leads and enhances the credit union’s talent acquisition function while serving as a strategic partner to leaders and employees. This role ensures a consistent, high-quality recruiting experience and collaborates with leadership to meet evolving workforce needs. As a key connection between Human Resources and business operations, the HR Talent Manager champions a positive employee experience and strengthens CoVantage’s reputation as an employer of choice. Job Duties Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team by setting clear expectations, aligning goals to the credit union’s mission, and fostering a high-performing, engaged and service-focused culture. Provide ongoing performance management through regular 1:1 discussions, feedback, and coaching to support employee growth, accountability, and results. Empower team members through effective delegation, ensuring clarity of roles, priorities, and progress toward individual and team objectives. Oversee the end-to-end recruiting process, ensuring consistent, effective hiring practices and well-informed hiring recommendations. Ensure the accuracy, organization, and effective use of the applicant tracking system and related tools in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Partner with leaders to provide guidance on performance management, employee relations, and HR policies, supporting sound and fair people-related decisions. Address employee concerns and support investigations and employee relations matters while promoting a positive and respectful work environment. Assist leaders with job descriptions, performance expectations, and workforce planning to align roles with organizational needs. Monitor compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies, maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Identify opportunities to improve recruiting strategies, HR processes, and team effectiveness by staying informed of industry trends and best practices. Build strong relationships across the organization and with external partners to support collaboration, enhance the employee experience, and drive retention and engagement. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field or equivalent experience. PHR or SHRM-CP certification is preferred. Strong working knowledge, and the ability to apply and interpret, state and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to the human resource function including federal and Wisconsin Family Medical Leave, employment practices, and wage and hour laws. A minimum of 5 years human resource experience. A minimum of 2 years leadership experience. Prior experience in recruiting, selecting, interviewing, pre-employment testing, on-boarding, and performance management. High level of hands-on experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and IBM Cognos Business Intelligence. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Proven ability to maintain confidential employee information. Must be bondable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr