HR/Recruiting Specialist

Discover the Westmark Difference!!

Are you looking for a career? Do you want to be valued as an individual on a team? Do you want to learn, grow, and make a difference in your community? Westmark offers outstanding stability, a variety of career opportunities and exceptional work/life balance.

• 60 % of our employees have been part of the Westmark family for 5 years.
• 71% of our employees who have been part of the Westmark family for one year or more have received at least one promotion.
• 85% of our managers were promoted from within the company.
• Westmark has been in business since 1954 and has recently grown to over $1.6 billion in assets, 15 branches, and over 80,000 members!

We also have some of the most impressive benefits in the industry:

• Paid Time Off (3 to 5 weeks per year, depending on tenure) PLUS 11 paid holidays.
• Excellent health insurance options for employees and family with shared premiums
• 401k with 75% company match and 2% profit sharing contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (Free counseling and legal services)

Position Summary: Working closely with the VP of HR & Recruiting, the Recruiting Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting all recruiting efforts for the credit union. This position ensures a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment and onboarding lifecycle, helps build and promote a strong employer brand, and attracts qualified candidates through a variety of sourcing methods. The Recruiting Specialist partners with hiring managers, new hires, and internal departments to facilitate a seamless transition from candidate to employee, including onboarding coordination and new employee orientation support. This position demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, continuous learning, and enhancing recruitment and onboarding processes to support organizational success. Assists in other areas of the Human Resources department as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates for various positions within the credit union.
• Work with advertising and recruiting agencies to ensure visibility to qualified candidates. Use traditional and non-traditional resources, such as career fairs, online job fairs, community network events, etc. to identify and attract quality candidates.
• Post and manage all open positions in our Applicant Tracking System and other job boards.
• Review employment applications, resumes, and candidate qualifications; conduct thorough phone, virtual, and in-person interviews to evaluate skills, experience, and alignment with the credit union's culture, values, and business needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop targeted recruitment plans.
• Refer qualified candidates to hiring managers and facilitate the interview and selection process.
• Work with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws, regulations, and affirmative action plan requirements.
• Coordinate employment testing, background checks, reference checks, employment verifications, and pre-employment requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers and the VP of HR & Recruiting to facilitate the offer process, including preparing and communicating verbal and written employment offers to selected candidates.
• Manage applicant activity and maintain accurate recruiting records within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Coordinate pre-employment onboarding activities, ensuring new hires complete required onboarding documentation and tasks prior to their start date.
• Stay informed of industry trends, labor market conditions, employment laws, and best practices in recruitment and onboarding, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen the candidate and employee experience.
• Backup support in other areas of Human Resources as needed
• Perform any and all duties as required by the VP of HR & Recruiting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field and two years of relevant recruiting and/or human resources experience; or High School diploma and a minimum of four years of relevant recruiting and/or human resources experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Advanced interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Thorough knowledge of credit union positions and the skills, competencies, and qualifications necessary for success in each role.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and employment practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HR-related software systems.
• General understanding of credit union products, services, systems, and policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with management, employees, applicants, and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, process enhancement, and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move around and travel to various locations for career fairs and events
• Manual Dexterity and hand-eye coordination for tasks such as typing and operating office equipment.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Visual and auditory abilities to understand and communicate with the public.
• Repetitive motion using wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 15 lbs., if required for departmental tasks.

Westmark Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws