Staffing Specialist (Recruiter)

Heartland Credit Union is searching for an energetic and results-driven Staffing Specialist to support our recruitment, onboarding, and employee experience initiatives. This role is essential in helping Heartland attract, hire, and retain great people who drive our success and shape our culture. We're looking for someone who is passionate about connecting top talent with meaningful careers while supporting programs that enhance employee engagement, recognition, and retention

ABOUT HEARTLAND

Heartland Credit Union has been providing exceptional member service for over 75 years! Our small friendly work environment allows our employees to know our customers we serve and fellow employees. As we continue to grow, we need great talent like you to be a part of our team and culture. We are community driven and are very active in the communities we serve by volunteering and supporting local events. HCU has many locations in Kansas including Wichita, Hutchinson, Newton, Haven, Hays, and Ness City. Learn more about Heartland Credit Union by going to www.hcu.coop.

WORK DETAILS

In-office position, located at 129 West Avenue A, Hutchinson. Full-time, 36-40 hours per week, office hours are 8-5pm, Monday - Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE STAFFING SPECIALIST

The Staffing Specialist is an integral part of Heartland's talent strategy, leading full-cycle recruitment, building strong talent pipelines, coordinating onboarding activities, and supporting employee experience programs. This role partners with hiring managers across the organization to attract, hire, develop, and retain high-quality talent while delivering an exceptional candidate and employee experience.

• Manages full-cycle recruitment efforts, including job postings, resume reviews, candidate screenings, interview coordination, background checks, and hiring decisions.
• Collaborates with hiring managers across all departments to develop and execute recruitment strategies that attract high-quality talent.
• Leads proactive sourcing initiatives to identify and engage both active and passive candidates through multiple channels, including social media, networking, referrals, and community outreach.
• Coordinates onboarding activities to support a smooth and engaging transition for new employees.
• Supports employee recognition, retention, and employee experience initiatives that strengthen engagement and reinforce Heartland's culture.
• Assists with career development resources, position management activities, job descriptions, and other talent management programs.
• Serves as a trusted hiring resource for managers and employees, providing guidance and support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Champions an exceptional candidate and employee experience through clear communication, responsiveness, and service.
• Maintains accurate recruitment and HR data, reporting, and analytics to support talent-related decision-making.
• Strengthens partnerships with schools, workforce programs, community organizations, and other recruitment resources.
• Promote HCU's culture and commitment to diversity & inclusion in all hiring efforts.
• Strengthen partnerships with schools, staffing agencies, and job programs.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STAFFING SPECIALIST

• College degree; or equivalent experience.
• At least three to five years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, driven to succeed.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Able to operate related computer applications and PC.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Flexible and open to change.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pass required background screenings.
• Stationary for extended periods of time.

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For immediate consideration:

To apply from our career site, go to Apply Now. If you are viewing from an outside posting board, go to www.hcu.coop, then find "Careers." You must create an account to apply and upload a resume. All inquiries are completely confidential.