Talent Acquisition Manager

UW Credit Union is seeking an experienced and people-centered Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our recruitment function. This is a working manager role-meaning you won't just oversee the team, you'll actively manage your own requisitions as well. Your hands-on involvement in recruiting exempt-level roles will help you stay connected to the candidate market, build stronger partnerships with hiring managers, and model best practices for your team.

In this impactful leadership position, you'll guide and support a talented team of TA professionals, helping them deliver an exceptional and inclusive candidate experience. While you'll partner with the Director of Talent on overall strategy, your primary focus will be on overseeing day-to-day TA operations, optimizing systems and processes, and leading the team in achieving key hiring outcomes. From coaching team members and monitoring hiring metrics to enhancing our employment brand and candidate sourcing & outreach efforts, you'll play a critical role in attracting and hiring talent that aligns with UWCU's mission, values, and culture.

No two days will be the same. One morning, you might be leading a 1:1 coaching session with a team member or collaborating with hiring leaders to launch a new search. That afternoon, you could be reviewing candidate pipelines, troubleshooting an ATS workflow, or conducting interviews for a critical open role. You'll jump between strategic conversations and tactical execution, all while championing a seamless and welcoming candidate experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-first environment and enjoy the balance of leading and doing, this role offers the best of both worlds.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week onsite at our Administrative Offices in Madison, WI.

Oversight of Day-to-Day Recruitment Activities

Lead full-cycle recruitment across all levels, with a focus on exempt-level positions.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop and execute effective recruitment strategies.
• Educate hiring teams on interview best practices and candidate assessment techniques.
• Monitor team performance and key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and quality-of-hire.
• Promote UWCU's Employment Brand through marketing, campaigns, and social media.
• Advance candidate sourcing efforts by cultivating partnerships with community organizations and colleges.

Oversight of TA Systems & Processes

• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) and associated recruitment technologies.
• Lead process optimization to improve candidate experience and operational efficiency.
• Oversee system integrations and ensure timely, accurate data reporting.
• Ensure annual completion of EEO and AAP reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the key contact for recruitment system troubleshooting and vendor management.

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

• Act as a lead recruiter on high-impact, exempt-level & leadership openings.
• Support new branch openings, workforce planning, and strategic staffing initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and community partners.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and inclusive hiring practices.

Department & Organizational Support

• Participate in annual planning, budgeting, and strategic goal setting.
• Collaborate across the PSS leadership team to ensure cohesive program execution.
• Continuously pursue professional development and support team learning.
• Drive innovation in recruitment practices and champion organizational change.

Leadership Expectations

• Model inclusive leadership and uphold UWCU's core values.
• Communicate transparently and foster trust through consistent, people-centered actions.
• Encourage collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance mindset.
• Champion continuous improvement and a coach approach to team development.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related field or equvalent in years of experience (required).
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or equivalent HR certifications (preferred).

Experience

• 6-7 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Proven expertise in recruitment systems, full-cycle hiring, and compliance.
• Demonstrated success in building diverse pipelines and managing TA metrics.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and consultative communication skills.
• Data-savvy with experience leveraging recruitment analytics.
• Passion for inclusive hiring, employer branding, and candidate experience.
• Ability to lead through change and inspire cross-functional collaboration.

Why work for UW Credit Union?

Join one of Wisconsin's premier financial institutions, a National Top Workplace and multi-year recipient of Madison Magazine's Best Places to Work, Wisconsin State Journal's Top Workplaces, and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Top Workplaces to receive:

• 21.5 days of annual time off (accrued per pay period)
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 2.5 weeks paid new child parental leave
• 2 days paid volunteer time
• 10 paid holidays (including your birthday!)
• 401k company match of up to 5%, plus approximately 4% discretionary match
• Variable bonus reward
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, including domestic partner eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

UW Credit Union is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO) to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, disability status, pregnancy, religion, religion creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, citizenship status, national origin, political belief, ancestry, military status, protected veteran status, arrest or conviction record or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.