Talent Acquisition Specialist-Hybrid

Purpose:

Under the direction of the AVP of Human Resources, the Talent Acquisition Specialist utilizes proactive and strategic sourcing methods to fulfill hiring needs across the organization. This role is responsible for recruiting entry-level through experienced-level positions across the organization.

Primary emphasis is placed on developing and implementing effective sourcing, screening, and selection strategies while reinforcing Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union's employer brand. The role is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal employment regulations related to candidate screening and hiring, as well as maintaining accurate and complete candidate and hiring data within HR systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a strategic partner to the AVP, Human Resources and hiring managers to access workforce needs, develop recruiting plans, and advise on talent market conditions and hiring strategies.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate create sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, networking, agency partnerships, and direct outreach to attract qualified talent.
3. Conduct in-dept candidate evaluations to assess qualifications, competencies, cultural alignment, and overall suitability for roles, exercising professional judgment in hiring recommendations.
4. Acts as brand ambassador for the Credit Union, guiding candidate experience strategy and ensuring consistent, professional communication throughout the hiring lifecycle.
5. Maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal employment laws, regulations, and internal hiring practices.
6. Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines to support current and future workforce needs.
7. Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness) and provide reporting
8. Ensure a positive and consistent candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding
9. Participate in community outreach, career fairs, and partnerships to enhance talent attraction efforts.
10. Lead or contribute to recruiting process improvements, policy update, employer branding initiatives, and cross-functional HR projects.
11. Ensure adherence to internal policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, and record retention throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support onboarding transition activities and collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure successful employee integration.
2. Perform additional responsibilities and special projects assigned that support organizational and Human Resources objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field. Lesser education may be considered with experience.
• Required to complete annual mandatory training, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), OFAC, and Red Flag Identity Theft training.

Prior Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, preferably in a financial services environment.
• Knowledge of credit unions or the financial industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions and exercise sound judgement in candidate evaluation.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruiting technologies.
• Experience working in a hybrid or remote recruiting environment.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment and equal opportunity regulations

Interpersonal Skills:

This job requires a high degree of interpersonal skills to deal with a range of complicated problem situations. It also requires interaction with a wide variety of people, both inside and outside of the Credit Union. Contact with others may often be difficult or stressful in nature and involve complex, detailed, and sensitive topics. These interactions often involve gaining the agreement of others.

Other Special Skills and Abilities:

• Elevated level of discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in current software applications and HR systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Strong sourcing, relationship-building, and candidate engagement capabilities.

Physical Demands:

The need for physical stamina is low to moderate. Moderate to significant local travel is required

Working Conditions:
Minimal adverse working conditions. Some fluctuations in temperature experienced in office setting. May need to work beyond normal working hours, pending organization needs.