Director of Talent

Blue Eagle Credit Union • Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

The Director of Talent oversees people management across the credit union, including talent acquisition, 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 recruiting strategy and execution, administers retirement and executive benefit plans, provides strategic oversight of learning programs, and monitors compliance with employment laws. The position also works with internal and external partners, including hiring leaders, training providers, benefits partners, legal counsel, and government agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent related experience.
• 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 affirmative action.
• Understanding of and experience with most or all core Human Resource Management areas, including talent acquisition, engagement and retention, talent development, performance management, benefits and compensation, and employee relations.
• Leadership experience demonstrated through successful work experience, with a minimum of 5 years.
• 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 difficult decisions and deliver difficult messages professionally, tactfully, and diplomatically.
• 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

• Help develop and execute talent acquisition strategies, partnering with hiring leaders to understand staffing needs.
• Create job descriptions and postings and support hiring leaders through interviews and hiring decisions.
• Own the online applicant tracking system and ensure compliance throughout hiring and onboarding.
• Direct administration, compliance reporting, and operational coordination for retirement and executive benefit plans, including 401(k), Defined Benefit, 457(b), and executive offerings.
• Coordinate benefits work between the Credit Union, TruStage, Valley Wealth Group, and Envestnet.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for Credit Union learning programs and facilitation methods.
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of interactive 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 and ensure compliance with government and human resource laws, requirements, and regulatory rules relevant to assigned duties.
• Guide employees on the interpretation and implementation of federal and state requirements related to human resource functions.
• Liaise with legal counsel or government agencies when necessary.
• Oversee people-management areas including retention, engagement, talent development, performance management, compensation, and employee relations.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus earning potential.
• Up to 160 hours of PTO per year (four weeks), accrued immediately.
• Paid holidays, an additional 10 days off per year.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plan options with $0 premiums, plus a credit union HSA contribution.
• 401(k) plan with a company match of 100% up to 6%.
• Active wellness program, including gym membership reimbursements.
• Ancillary insurance options including cancer, critical illness, accident, and life insurance.
• Dependent Care flexible spending account.
• Mental health resources.
• Community involvement opportunities with an additional 8 hours of PTO.
• Career development.
• High-energy team that celebrates personal and team successes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director