Talent Acquisition Lead

About Patelco Credit Union Patelco Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union with a purpose to build financial health and wellbeing for our members. Since 1936, Patelco has grown from $500 in assets to over $9 billion in assets and is the 7th largest credit union in California with branches throughout Northern California. We are here for our members throughout all their stages of life. Meeting them with the products and services to help them plan purposefully for their futures and to secure our life-long partnership as their trusted financial advocate. Asone team, we are all committed to delivering service, empowering financial literacy, creating products, and providing new technology for our members. We believe that work should be rewarding, challenging, and enjoyable. We're dedicated to creating a positive and supportive culture where our team members can thrive. If you're looking to use your skills and knowledge to make a difference in our members' lives, Patelco could be the perfect fit for you. Overview The Talent Acquisition Lead is responsible for full-cycle recruitment across the organization (individual contributor through VP roles) while directly supervising and developing a team of Talent Specialists. This role is also responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise talent programs, including internship programs, mentorship programs, onboarding programs, and early-career pipelines. This position partners closely with hiring leaders, HR Business Partners, Internal Communications, and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent, scalable, and high-quality talent acquisition and development experience aligned with Patelco's values and workforce strategy. In addition to hands-on recruiting, this role sets standards, drives continuous process improvement, and serves as the primary escalation point for Talent Specialists. Responsibilities Team Supervision & Development Directly supervise, coach, and develop a team of Talent Specialists supporting recruiting, compliance, and talent operations. Set priorities, assign workloads, and ensure service-level expectations are met across the team. Serve as the first point of escalation for recruiting-related issues, candidate experience concerns, and hiring manager support needs. Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development for Talent Specialists, including technical recruiting skills and compliance practices. Conduct regular performance feedback, goal setting, and development planning for direct reports. Talent Acquisition & Strategic Recruiting Lead full-cycle recruitment for roles ranging from individual contributor through VP levels, including intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management. Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to conduct needs assessments, define role requirements, and build customized recruitment strategies. Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing market insights, talent availability data, and recommendations on hiring approaches. Research and share external market trends to ensure positions remain competitive. Build and maintain strong pipelines through networking, sourcing, referral strategies, and use of the applicant tracking system. Manage and optimize relationships with contingent and retained search firms. Program Development & Management Design, launch, and manage structured talent programs, including but not limited to: Internship programs (college, early career, and/or community-based programs) Mentorship and career development programs New hire onboarding programs and recruitment-driven onboarding enhancements Establish program goals, success metrics, timelines, and governance to ensure programs are scalable, compliant, and aligned to workforce needs. Partner with business leaders, HR, and other stakeholders to identify program participants, define roles, and ensure meaningful learning experiences. Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and drive improvements based on feedback and outcomes. Operations, Process Improvement & Employer Branding Oversee job postings and ensure job descriptions and external branding align with Patelco's employment value proposition. Leverage technology and data to improve pipeline quality, candidate experience, and time-to-fill metrics. Lead or contribute to cross-functional talent acquisition projects, including ATS enhancements and process optimization. Produce and review recruiting and program metrics, including hiring effectiveness, time to fill, source quality, and program outcomes. Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen Patelco's reputation as an employer of choice. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including corporate recruiting. Demonstrated experience supervising or leading recruiting or HR teams or large scale HR projects. Experience designing, launching, or managing talent programs such as internships, mentorships, or onboarding initiatives. Strong proficiency with applicant tracking systems, sourcing tools, databases, and social media recruiting Target Base Pay $105,000- $131,250 / yearly Compensation at Patelco Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Patelco Credit Union considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a Short-Term Incentive (STI) program for all regular positions and a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits. We Offer Physical Health: Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits Onsite fitness center at HQ and rewards for completing wellness related activities Financial Health: Competitive compensation packages with bonus opportunity 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor and 5% employer match Discounts on loan products Tuition reimbursement Emotional Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PTO for part-time and full-time positions Paid holidays Personal Development: On-the-job training and skills development Internal transfer opportunities for career growth Volunteer work Flexible work arrangements available for specific positions Patelco Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans