Talent Acquisition Manager

UW Credit Union is seeking an experienced and peoplecentered Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager to lead the daytoday operations of our recruitment function. This is a working manager rolemeaning you wont just oversee the team youll actively manage your own requisitions as well. Your handson involvement in recruiting exemptlevel 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 youll guide and support a talented team of TA professionals helping them deliver an exceptional and inclusive candidate experience. While youll partner with the Director of Talent on overall strategy your primary focus will be on overseeing daytoday 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 youll play a critical role in attracting and hiring talent that aligns with UWCUs 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. Youll jump between strategic conversations and tactical all while championing a seamless and welcoming candidate experience. If you thrive in a fastpaced peoplefirst 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 DaytoDay Recruitment Activities

• Lead fullcycle recruitment across all levels with a focus on exemptlevel 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 timetofill and qualityofhire.
• Promote UWCUs 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 highimpact exemptlevel & leadership openings.
• Support new branch openings workforce planning and strategic staffing initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and community partners.
• Maintain uptodate 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 .
• Continuously pursue professional development and support team learning.
• Drive innovation in recruitment practices and champion organizational change.

Leadership Expectations

• Model inclusive leadership and uphold UWCUs core values.
• Communicate transparently and foster trust through consistent peoplecentered actions.
• Encourage collaboration accountability and a highperformance mindset.
• Champion continuous improvement and a coach approach to team development.

Education & Certification

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration related field or equvalent in years of experience (required).
• SHRMCP SHRMSCP PHR or equivalent HR certifications (preferred).

Experience

• 67 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition.
• 3 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Proven expertise in recruitment systems fullcycle hiring and compliance.
• Demonstrated success in building diverse pipelines and managing TA metrics.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and consultative communication skills.
• Datasavvy with experience leveraging recruitment analytics.
• Passion for inclusive hiring employer branding and candidate experience.
• Ability to lead through change and inspire crossfunctional collaboration.

Why work for UW Credit Union

Join one of Wisconsins premier financial institutions a National Top Workplace and multiyear recipient of Madison Magazines Best Places to Work Wisconsin State Journals Top Workplaces and Milwaukee Journal Sentinels 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.