Director of Talent
About The Position
The Director of Talent oversees people management across the credit union, including talent acquisition and retention, talent development, performance management, benefits and compensation, employee relations, and employee engagement initiatives. The role ensures compliance with labor laws and regulations, consistent application of policies, and hands-on guidance for leaders and employees. The Director supports talent acquisition strategies by partnering with hiring leaders on staffing needs, developing job descriptions and postings, supporting interviews and hiring decisions, and administering the online applicant tracking system and compliant hiring and onboarding processes. The role directs the administration, compliance reporting, and operational coordination of retirement and executive benefit plans, including 401(k), Defined Benefit, 457(b), and executive offerings. The position provides strategic oversight of credit union learning programs, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of classroom and online learning. It coaches internal facilitators and subject matter experts, maintains relationships with third-party training providers, and researches solutions for Professional Development Program Learning Expectations. The Director also monitors employment-law requirements, advises employees on relevant federal and state guidelines, and liaises with legal counsel or government agencies when necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or related experience equivalent to the degree.
- Human Resources certification such as PHR, CUHRCP, SHRM-CP, or HRCI.
- Understanding of state and federal employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA, and AA.
- Understanding of and experience with most or all core aspects of human resource management, including talent acquisition, engagement and retention, talent development, performance management, benefits and compensation, and employee relations.
- At least 5 years of successful work experience demonstrating leadership.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with leaders, employees, members, community leaders, vendors, legal counsel, and government agencies.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Ability to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
- Efficient use of HRIS software, including Time & Labor, HR & Payroll, Performance Management, Recruiting, Onboarding, and Compensation modules, specifically in an administrator role.
- Proficient work experience using Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing and executing talent acquisition strategies in partnership with hiring leaders.
- Create job descriptions and postings and support hiring leaders with interviews and hiring decisions.
- Administer the online application tracking system and ensure compliance during hiring and onboarding.
- Direct administration, compliance reporting, and operational coordination of retirement and executive benefit plans, including 401(k), Defined Benefit, 457(b), and executive offerings.
- Oversee and direct credit union learning programs and facilitation methods.
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evaluation of classroom and online learning.
- Coach internal facilitators and subject matter experts to support consistent, high-impact instruction aligned with credit union goals and brand standards.
- Maintain relationships with third-party training providers and research training solutions for Professional Development Program Learning Expectations.
- Monitor relevant government and human resource laws, requirements, and regulatory rules, and ensure compliance.
- Guide employees on interpretation and implementation of federal and state requirements and guidelines related to human resources.
- Liaise with legal counsel or government agencies when necessary.
Benefits
- Quarterly bonus earning potential.
- Up to 160 hours of PTO per year (four weeks), beginning immediately.
- Paid holidays, an additional 10 days off per year.
- $0-premium health, dental, and vision insurance plan options, plus a credit union HSA contribution.
- 401(k) plan with company match of 100% up to 6%.
- Wellness program with gym membership reimbursements and more.
- Optional ancillary benefits including cancer, critical illness, accident, and life insurance.
- Dependent Care flexible spending account.
- Mental health resources.
- Community involvement opportunities providing an additional 8 hours of PTO.
- Career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
