People Talent Specialist

Wasatch Peaks Federal Credit Union•Ogden, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wasatch Peaks Credit Union is seeking a friendly, professional Talent Specialist to join our in-person HR/People Success Team. This role plays a key part in recruiting and hiring new employees and administers the onboarding lifecycle of our newest team members. Reporting to the VP of People Success, the Talent Specialist manages the candidate and new employee experience from position launch through successful transition into the organization. This position coordinates recruiting and hiring activities, administers the onboarding lifecycle, partners with managers and internal departments to ensure new employees are prepared for success, and maintains accurate documentation, workforce data, and employee lifecycle transactions. This position also shares responsibility for the administration and support of the Credit Union's employee benefit programs.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in Human Resources, recruiting, onboarding, or a related field preferred.
Experience in a financial institution or other regulated environment is helpful.
Familiarity with recruiting and hiring processes, employment records, confidentiality requirements, and HR technology, including HRIS and applicant tracking systems, is preferred.
High School diploma or GED is required.
Work involves extensive contact with applicants, employees, managers, vendors, and internal partners.
The position requires tact, discretion, professionalism, warmth, and the ability to communicate clearly about sensitive or confidential matters.
Strong organization, attention to detail, time management, follow-through, written and verbal communication, interviewing, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning systems such as Paylocity, Laserfiche, and recruiting or background screening platforms.

Nice To Haves

A certificate from an accredited technical college in Human Resources, business, office administration, communications, or a related field, or an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field, is preferred.
Professional HR certification, such as SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP, is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate job postings, sourcing activities, applicant tracking, candidate screening, interview scheduling, interviews, selection documentation, background checks, and pre-employment requirements.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, interview plans, candidate qualifications, and anticipated start dates.
Maintain timely, professional communication with applicants and candidates throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
Prepare and route offer, hiring, and pre-employment documentation; verify that required approvals and screening steps are complete before an employee begins work.
Maintain recruiting analytics and staffing reports, including applicant flow, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, vacancy status, and other workforce measures requested by leadership.
Administer internal posting and candidate processes in alignment with Credit Union policies and procedures.
Own the onboarding lifecycle from acceptance of employment through the employee's successful transition into the organization.
Coordinate orientation, new hire paperwork, employment eligibility documentation, personnel file setup, required acknowledgments, benefit enrollment support, and 401(k) information.
Partner with hiring managers, and various Credit Union departments to coordinate training schedules, system access, equipment, resources, and first-day readiness.
Administer new hire communications and milestone programs, including outreach, check-in meetings, surveys, and welcome items.
Administer the Credit Union's mentoring program, including coordination of mentor assignments.
Conduct onboarding check-ins, identify concerns or barriers, and coordinate timely follow-up with the appropriate manager or People Success Team member.
Continuously evaluate onboarding materials, workflows, and employee experience practices to improve consistency, engagement, retention, and readiness for long-term success.
Develop and maintain workforce metrics, recruiting analytics, staffing reports, wage survey information, labor distribution reports, timecard reports, and regulatory reporting data for leadership review.
Prepare recurring employee status and supervisor reports for designated internal partners.
Monitor recruiting and onboarding trends and recommend practical process improvements.
Work collaboratively with the entire People Success Team to administer and support the Credit Union's employee benefit programs.
Provide benefit education and enrollment assistance.
Administer employee lifecycle transactions, including promotions, transfers, advancements, supervisor changes, status changes, and related notifications and records.
Process and track designated employee updates and forms, including tax updates, direct deposit updates, employee benefit reimbursements, etc.
Maintain accurate electronic records and safeguard confidential employee and applicant information.

Benefits

Competitive pay: Starting pay range is $30.28-$32.70 depending on experience
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with HSA contributions provided by the Credit Union
Free Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
PTO accrual each pay period
Medical Leave
401(k) with 5% match
13 paid holidays per year, including your birthday!
Free onsite gym for employees and household members
Fully stocked break room
Paid Costco/Sam's Club Membership
Learning and growth opportunities
Great work schedule
Friendly and professional environment