Recruiting Specialist

Sun East Federal Credit Union • Concord Township, PA

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About The Position

Sun East Federal Credit Union is seeking a Recruiting Specialist in Aston, Pennsylvania. The role manages full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, partnering with hiring managers and Human Resources colleagues to identify staffing needs, source and assess candidates, coordinate selection and offers, and support onboarding. The Recruiting Specialist develops candidate pipelines and community and educational partnerships, supports employment branding and talent development initiatives, tracks recruiting activity and outcomes, and prepares workforce-related reports. The position also helps ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable laws and Sun East procedures, maintains confidential records, and contributes to other Human Resources projects and department responsibilities.

The job generally involves sedentary office work, use of standard office equipment, and occasional local travel to Sun East locations and recruiting or community events. A valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle are required. Candidates are subject to credit, criminal, employment, and education background checks, as well as a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

• Three to five years of full-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or related Human Resources experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop candidate pipelines through sourcing, networking, community outreach, educational partnerships, and relationship-building.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, online sourcing tools, job boards, and social media recruiting platforms.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, and selection skills.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, recruiting practices, and talent acquisition processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to establish credibility and serve as a trusted recruiting partner to managers and leaders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple openings, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Ability to use sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to analyze recruiting activity and recommend practical process improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional service to candidates, employees, hiring managers, and community partners.
• A valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, telephone, and standard office equipment; communicate effectively in person and electronically; and occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Completion of credit, criminal, employment, and education background checks and a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience recruiting in a credit union, banking, financial services, regulated, or service-oriented environment.
• Experience recruiting across multiple business functions, including branch operations, lending, contact center, accounting, information technology, compliance, and corporate support.
• Experience participating in career fairs, hiring events, and community engagement initiatives.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS, or another recruiting or Human Resources certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned positions, including job posting, sourcing, applicant review, screening, interviewing, selection support, offer preparation, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position responsibilities, required qualifications, and success attributes.
• Develop sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, professional networks, employee referrals, community partnerships, educational institutions, and other recruiting channels.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for frequently recruited, specialized, and anticipated positions.
• Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews to assess candidates' experience, qualifications, communication, service orientation, judgment, adaptability, and alignment with Sun East's culture and values.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain timely communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• Guide hiring managers on interviewing practices, candidate evaluation, selection decisions, and recruitment procedures.
• Prepare and extend employment offers after HR Management approval and coordinate required pre-employment activities.
• Partner with Human Resources team members and department leaders to support new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking records, candidate documentation, position status information, and required recruitment files.
• Monitor recruitment activity, time-to-fill, candidate sources, hiring outcomes, and other metrics; identify opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness and candidate experience.
• Create, analyze, and provide reports, metrics, and workforce-related information to management.
• Represent Sun East at career fairs, hiring events, networking opportunities, community activities, and educational partnerships.
• Develop and maintain relationships with educational institutions, workforce development organizations, community groups, and professional associations.
• Support talent pipeline and workforce development initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborate with Marketing and other partners on recruitment campaigns, career content, social media outreach, and employment branding materials.
• Ensure recruiting and selection activities are consistent, documented, and conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Sun East practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of applicant, employee, and organizational information.
• Stay current on recruiting trends, sourcing methods, talent market conditions, and employment-related requirements.
• Support Human Resources projects, employee engagement efforts, workforce planning, and other department initiatives as needed.
• Back up Human Resources team members and assist with departmental responsibilities during absences, workload fluctuations, special projects, and business needs.
• Complete required training, seek relevant development opportunities, and participate in community involvement activities.
• Understand and comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including applicable Bank Secrecy Act requirements.
• Maintain awareness of Sun East products, services, departments, culture, and employment practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Life insurance
• Interest rate reduction on loans
• Employee discounts, including movie tickets, theme park tickets, and discounted tickets to local events
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed