Talent Acquisition Manager

Financial Freedom Happens Here – and it starts with YOU.

At FAIRWINDS Credit Union, we’re more than a workplace; we’re a team on a mission. Join the credit union nationally endorsed by The Dave Ramsey Show, where every day is a step toward financial freedom - for our members and for you.

Talent Acquisition is more than filling positions; it's about building exceptional teams that help our members achieve financial freedom. We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager who thrives on building trusted partnerships, improving recruiting operations, and leveraging technology to create an outstanding hiring experience.

This is a highly hands-on leadership role that blends recruiting, operations, and strategy. You'll lead one Recruiter while continuing to recruit for key positions yourself, partnering closely with leaders across the organization to influence hiring decisions, improve processes, and drive continuous innovation.

If you're someone who can quickly earn trust, gain buy-in, and become a valued advisor to leaders across the business, we'd love to meet you!

• This position is fully onsite during the first six months to support relationship building, team collaboration, and business integration. After six months, the role becomes eligible for our hybrid work schedule based on performance.***
  
  

Your Role In Our Mission

• Lead day-to-day recruiting operations while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.
• Develop and refine recruiting processes, workflows, and best practices.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring leaders, becoming a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process.
• Coach and support one direct report while helping elevate recruiting excellence across the team.
• Monitor recruiting metrics and use data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to continuously enhance the hiring experience.
• Manage a portfolio of professional, leadership, and hard-to-fill requisitions.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and deliver top talent.
• Conduct recruiter screens, manage candidate pipelines, and guide candidates through the hiring process.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience from intake through offer.
• Evaluate and implement recruiting technology that improves efficiency and candidate experience.
• Manage and optimize hiring assessments and selection tools.
• Partner with vendors on integrations and recruiting technology enhancements.
• Lead strategic Talent Acquisition projects that improve scalability and operational effectiveness.
• Explore and implement AI solutions that enhance sourcing, screening, scheduling, analytics, and recruiter productivity.
• Live and model The FAIRWINDS Way values in everything you do.
  
  

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including experience recruiting professional and leadership-level positions.
• 2 years of Talent Acquisition leadership or team lead experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience leading recruiting operations and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience building strong partnerships with hiring leaders and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience implementing or managing hiring assessments.
• Experience with recruiting technology integrations and ATS optimization.
• Experience leveraging AI tools within Talent Acquisition.
• Contact Center recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience developing and tracking recruiting KPIs and analytics.
  
  

A Culture Of Care And Reward

You give your best, and we give back with a comprehensive and meaningful rewards package:

• Enjoy 11 paid holidays and generous paid time off to recharge and reset
• Build your future with a 6% 401(k) match
• Receive a $700 annual contribution to your Health Savings Account
• Access our comprehensive maternity leave program to support growing families
• Stay covered with medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Grow your career through leadership development, tuition assistance, and advancement opportunities
• Earn rewards for financial wellness through our Debt Free Club and Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar program
• Thrive in a purpose-driven, people-first culture where your impact matters
  
  

This is more than your next job. It’s your next step in changing lives; starting with your own!

About FAIRWINDS Credit Union

At FAIRWINDS Credit Union, Financial Freedom Happens Here. Headquartered in Orlando and proudly serving members for over 70 years, our mission - changing members’ lives on the journey to Financial Freedom - drives everything we do, with a clear vision: Members financially free. Through The FAIRWINDS Way, we champion a culture of integrity, accountability, and teamwork, and we’re nationally endorsed by The Dave Ramsey Show as a trusted provider of financial wellness. Recognized as one of Forbes’ 2025 Best-in-State Credit Unions and one of Orlando Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, FAIRWINDS is a top workplace where your purpose matters and your growth is supported every step of the way!