HR Specialist/Recruiter

Working at Kirtland CU is more than a job-it's a career, and one in the financial world! We pride ourselves on helping our employees learn, grow, and advance in any direction they choose. We offer a highly competitive salary, great benefits package and an energetic, vibrant work environment.


We are currently seeking a HR Specialist to join Kirtland Credit Union! This is a regular, full-time position based at our Kirtland CU Headquarters in Albuquerque, with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule following an introductory period and subject to manager approval.

Join the rest of our teammates and become eligible for a generous benefits package that we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement savings program
• 401 (k) employer match
• Paid time off with accrual starting from day one.
• 11 Paid holidays off during the year!
• Tuition Reimbursement for College Degrees
• Employee Clothing Advance
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Travel Assistance Program

This is what we would like you to do:

Responsible for performing recruitment functions to ensure that well-qualified candidates are available for position openings. Responsible for assisting with a variety of Human Resources support functions which may include, HRIS data entry and quality control, benefit support, on-boarding, compensation, general administrative HR support, compliance and record keeping, file maintenance and projects.

Assist with supporting employee and manager questions as an effective business partner. Support the credit union’s mission, vision, strategic goals, quality initiatives and service standards. Support and/or provide exceptional internal and external customer service, promoting an environment of trust, confidence, respect, dignity, integrity, and discretion.

Primary Job Duties:

• Assumes responsibility for the effective completion of assigned recruiting functions.
• Responsible for performing support duties for the employment and hiring process.
• Build relationships with managers to support their hiring needs.
• Facilitate recruiting tasks, including job postings, candidate communication, interviews, background checks, and hiring documentation.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, including employment documentation.
• Preparation of all job advertisements. May provide support with job descriptions.
• Monitoring and maintaining HR applicant tracking system (ATS), and job sourcing sites.
• Source, analyze and identify candidates.
• Continually searching for best recruitment practices and strategies.
• Facilitates recruitment process, as subject matter expert teaching and guiding managers through recruitment from beginning to the end.
• Conducts recruitment and selection meetings for managers.
• Prepares tools for managers and interview teams.
• Conducts in-depth screening, identifying talent and assessing candidates for qualifications and fit.
• Coordinates interviews and conducts interviews with managers.
• Provides recommendations for hiring decisions.
• Creates recommendations for rate of pay for approval.
• Create offer letters and make offers.
• Coordinate applications, pre-employment documents, verification forms, and all related paperwork to prepare and complete applicant files.
• Communicates with managers and human resources staff all recruitment support activities.
• Update associated reports on recruitment activity.
• Completes all recruiting activities in compliance with established policies, procedures, and legal regulations.
• Represents KCU at recruitment functions.
• Supports KCU recruitment and selection mission and vision.
• Assumes responsibility for the effective and timely completion of Human Resource files, records, and paperwork.
• Responsible for applicant packets.
• Update and maintain applicant tracking system in the Recruitment Module.
• Update and maintain job sourcing sites, ensuring KCU information is up-to-date on all sourcing sites and Applicant Tracking System.
• Enter and monitor background screening and selection process.
• Follow Human Resources operations workflow and processes
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Credit Union business partners.
• Coordinates activities effectively with managers requesting applicant listings.
• Keeps management well informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Ensures effective communication among all managers and involved parties.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Assumes responsibility for supporting Human Resources Department functions.
• May back up for new hire orientation.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of materials.
• Updates and maintains associated record keeping.
• Updates and maintains HR intranet page.
• Provides service to employees
• Will work on projects as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for supporting Human Resources Department clerical functions.
• May back-up for data entry into HRIS.
• May quality control for all data entry.
• Assists with preparation of employee status change forms.
• Assist with automating forms.
• Assist with creating, editing and enhancing forms.
• Assists with all filing and record keeping.
• Support day to day duties as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned.
• May assist Training and Development department.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or related field, preferred .
• SHRM Certification preferred .

Experience:

• Three - five years of work experience in human resources, an administrative setting, customer service or directly related position or field.
• Human Resources, Recruitment or Learning & Development is highly preferred
• Experience with sourcing strategies, passive recruitment, preferred.
• Familiar with Human Resources Information Systems, or Applicant Tracking Systems, preferred.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Understanding of Human Resources core competencies.
• Understanding of Human Resources laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to utilize Applicant Tracking System features.
• Proficient with database entry.
• Ability to create sourcing strategies for recruitment for all positions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong ability to make decisions and to influence.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Strong ability to multi-task.
• Problem solving skills.
• Must be comfortable with an ever changing, fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective, trusting
• business partnerships internally and externally.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to provide compensation computations.
• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills.

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Kirtland Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.