HR Specialist/Recruiter

Kirtland Federal Credit Union•Albuquerque, NM

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kirtland Credit Union is seeking an HR Specialist to perform recruitment functions and provide a range of Human Resources support. The role is based at Kirtland CU Headquarters in Albuquerque and may offer a hybrid schedule after an introductory period, subject to manager approval. It is a regular, full-time position. The HR Specialist supports managers throughout the recruitment and selection process, from identifying candidates and coordinating interviews to preparing offers and hiring paperwork. The position also supports HR operations such as onboarding, HRIS and applicant tracking system records, employee files, data quality, employee and manager questions, and department projects. The role requires discretion, effective communication, strong internal and external customer service, and compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable legal requirements. The employee also supports the credit union’s mission, vision, strategic goals, quality initiatives, and service standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of work experience in human resources, an administrative setting, customer service, or a directly related position or field.
Understanding of Human Resources core competencies, laws, and regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database entry.
Ability to use Applicant Tracking System features and create recruitment sourcing strategies for all positions.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, time-management, organizational, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective, trusting business partnerships internally and externally.
Ability to make decisions, influence others, take initiative, and provide compensation computations.
Ability to handle confidential information and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field.
SHRM certification.
Human Resources, recruitment, or Learning & Development experience.
Experience with sourcing strategies and passive recruitment.
Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems or Applicant Tracking Systems.
Experience with full-cycle recruiting.

Responsibilities

Perform recruiting and employment-process support, including job postings, candidate communications, interviews, background checks, and hiring documentation.
Build relationships with managers and guide them through recruitment and selection processes.
Prepare job advertisements and, when needed, support job-description development.
Monitor and maintain the applicant tracking system and job sourcing sites, keeping Kirtland CU information up to date.
Source, analyze, screen, and assess candidates; conduct recruitment and selection meetings and interviews; and provide hiring recommendations.
Prepare interview tools for managers and interview teams, recommend pay rates for approval, and create offer letters and extend offers.
Coordinate applications, pre-employment documents, verification forms, and related paperwork, and maintain complete applicant files.
Track and report recruitment activity and ensure recruiting work complies with policies, procedures, and legal regulations.
Represent Kirtland CU at recruitment functions and support its recruitment and selection mission and vision.
Maintain HR records, files, paperwork, applicant packets, background-screening records, and recruitment-module data.
Coordinate onboarding and employment documentation; may provide backup support for new-hire orientation and preparation of materials.
Support HR operations, including employee and manager questions, HRIS data entry and quality control, benefit support, compensation support, compliance, record keeping, and general administration.
Coordinate effectively with managers and business partners, communicate activity and significant issues, and attend meetings as required.
Maintain HR intranet content and associated records.
Support clerical duties, including employee status change forms, filing, record keeping, data entry, and form automation, creation, editing, or enhancement.
Work on assigned projects, support day-to-day HR needs, and may assist the Training and Development department.
Maintain a clean, secure, and well-maintained work area and perform other assigned duties.