Overview

The Talent Acquisition Lead is responsible for full-cycle recruitment across the organization (individual contributor through VP roles) while directly supervising and developing a team of Talent Specialists. This role is also responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise talent programs, including internship programs, mentorship programs, onboarding programs, and early-career pipelines.

This position partners closely with hiring leaders, HR Business Partners, Internal Communications, and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent, scalable, and high-quality talent acquisition and development experience aligned with Patelco's values and workforce strategy. In addition to hands-on recruiting, this role sets standards, drives continuous process improvement, and serves as the primary escalation point for Talent Specialists.

Responsibilities

Team Supervision & Development

• Directly supervise, coach, and develop a team of Talent Specialists supporting recruiting, compliance, and talent operations.
• Set priorities, assign workloads, and ensure service-level expectations are met across the team.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for recruiting-related issues, candidate experience concerns, and hiring manager support needs.
• Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development for Talent Specialists, including technical recruiting skills and compliance practices.
• Conduct regular performance feedback, goal setting, and development planning for direct reports.

Talent Acquisition & Strategic Recruiting

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for roles ranging from individual contributor through VP levels, including intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to conduct needs assessments, define role requirements, and build customized recruitment strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing market insights, talent availability data, and recommendations on hiring approaches.
• Research and share external market trends to ensure positions remain competitive.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines through networking, sourcing, referral strategies, and use of the applicant tracking system.
• Manage and optimize relationships with contingent and retained search firms.

Program Development & Management

• Design, launch, and manage structured talent programs, including but not limited to:
• Internship programs (college, early career, and/or community-based programs)
• Mentorship and career development programs
• New hire onboarding programs and recruitment-driven onboarding enhancements
• Establish program goals, success metrics, timelines, and governance to ensure programs are scalable, compliant, and aligned to workforce needs.
• Partner with business leaders, HR, and other stakeholders to identify program participants, define roles, and ensure meaningful learning experiences.
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and drive improvements based on feedback and outcomes.

Operations, Process Improvement & Employer Branding

• Oversee job postings and ensure job descriptions and external branding align with Patelco's employment value proposition.
• Leverage technology and data to improve pipeline quality, candidate experience, and time-to-fill metrics.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional talent acquisition projects, including ATS enhancements and process optimization.
• Produce and review recruiting and program metrics, including hiring effectiveness, time to fill, source quality, and program outcomes.
• Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen Patelco's reputation as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including corporate recruiting.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or leading recruiting or HR teams or large scale HR projects.
• Experience designing, launching, or managing talent programs such as internships, mentorships, or onboarding initiatives.
• Strong proficiency with applicant tracking systems, sourcing tools, databases, and social media recruiting

Target Base Pay

$105,000- $131,250 / yearly

Compensation at Patelco

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Patelco Credit Union considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a Short-Term Incentive (STI) program for all regular positions and a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.

We Offer

Physical Health:

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits

• Onsite fitness center at HQ and rewards for completing wellness related activities

Financial Health:

• Competitive compensation packages with bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor and 5% employer match
• Discounts on loan products

• Tuition reimbursement

Emotional Health:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• PTO for part-time and full-time positions

• Paid holidays

Personal Development:

• On-the-job training and skills development
• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth
• Volunteer work

Flexible work arrangements available for specific positions