Talent Acquisition Manager

AmeriCU Credit Union•Rome, NY

7d•$90,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AmeriCU Credit Union is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to build and lead its recruiting function and enterprise talent acquisition strategy. The role shapes hiring practices, candidate experience, and workforce development in alignment with the organization’s values. It leads full-cycle recruiting for professional, leadership, and hard-to-fill positions and manages and develops Talent Acquisition team members. The manager partners with organizational leaders on workforce planning, succession considerations, and hiring practices; owns onboarding integration with Learning & Development and HR; and uses stay and exit interview insights to inform retention strategy. The position also oversees recruiting operations, agency and vendor relationships, community and educational partnerships, hiring metrics, inclusive outreach, legal compliance, and employer-brand representation. This is a hybrid position based in Rome, New York, with in-office attendance as needed for meetings and trainings. It reports to the VP, Talent. The salary range is $90,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
5–7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including a minimum of 2–3 years in a people leadership role.
Strong background in workforce planning, recruiting operations, and data-driven decision making.
Hands-on experience with ATS and HRIS platforms.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience in a financial services environment.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or Predictive Index Certification.

Responsibilities

Build and lead enterprise talent acquisition strategy, including sourcing, pipeline development, and candidate experience from application through onboarding.
Lead full-cycle recruiting for professional, leadership, and hard-to-fill positions.
Manage and develop Talent Acquisition team members, set clear expectations, and support their growth.
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, succession considerations, and hiring best practices.
Own the onboarding integration process in partnership with Learning & Development and HR.
Conduct stay and exit interviews and connect insights to retention strategy.
Create and review job descriptions and define role competencies with hiring managers.
Manage agency relationships and vendor contracts.
Build and maintain relationships with local colleges, universities, and workforce development organizations.
Develop recruiting dashboards and track metrics, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, new-hire retention, and hiring manager satisfaction.
Lead DEIB efforts through recruitment outreach and sourcing strategies.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and fair hiring practices.
Represent AmeriCU at career fairs, community events, and industry organizations to strengthen the employer brand.