Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

First Technology Federal Credit Union; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(k) match

Paid Time Off: 15 days + 40 hours sick

3 personal days that refresh annually

Paid federal holidays

Employee pricing on lending products

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Director, Talent Acquisition to guide recruiting operations, advise executive leadership, and strengthen systems and pipelines for organizational growth. This onsite role is based in Marlborough, MA or Hillsboro, OR with a target compensation range of $164,000 to $197,000.

You will lead a high-performing Acquisition team, establish governance, and leverage analytics to drive workforce outcomes and improve candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including leadership of enterprise-wide recruiting strategies.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience managing recruiting teams.
• Professional Human Resources certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise talent strategies that align workforce capabilities with long-term business objectives.
• Ability to leverage talent intelligence, analytics, and market insights for executive decision-making, workforce planning, and talent risk mitigation.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders to drive transformation and strengthen leadership pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to advance a modern talent acquisition ecosystem through AI-enabled recruiting and world-class candidate experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-looking enterprise talent acquisition strategy aligned to organizational growth and business priorities.
• Advise executive leadership on workforce trends, risks, and hiring strategies.
• Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team to improve innovation, accountability, and efficiency.
• Establish enterprise recruiting standards, governance, and best practices to enhance quality and candidate experience.
• Use data analytics to drive strategic decisions and workforce outcomes.
• Monitor and report metrics like time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate experience.
• Own headcount planning and hiring prioritization informed by labor market intelligence.
• Oversee executive and critical-position searches to access diverse, high-caliber talent.
• Build strategic talent networks and partnerships to strengthen pipelines.

Skills

Leadership experience

People leadership

HR certification

Talent analytics

Executive collaboration

AI-enabled recruiting

Sourcing strategy

Employer branding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Artificial intelligence

Automation

AI-enabled recruiting

Job description

Lead enterprise talent strategy

at a credit union that prioritizes people. As Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, you will guide recruiting operations, advise executive leadership, and strengthen the systems, standards, and talent pipelines that support organizational growth. This onsite role is based in Marlborough, MA or Hillsboro, OR, with a target compensation range of $164,000 to $197,000.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute a forward-looking enterprise talent acquisition strategy aligned to organizational growth, workforce needs, and business priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce trends, labor market dynamics, talent risks, and hiring strategies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, strengthening innovation, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Establish enterprise recruiting standards, governance, and best practices to improve efficiency, quality of hire, and candidate experience.
• Use data analytics and talent intelligence to drive strategic decisions and workforce outcomes.
• Monitor and report key talent acquisition metrics, including quality of hire, time-to-fill, hiring manager satisfaction, candidate experience, diversity outcomes, and recruiting effectiveness.
• Own enterprise headcount planning, workforce forecasting, and hiring prioritization informed by labor market intelligence and workforce analytics.
• Oversee executive and critical-position searches to support access to diverse, high-caliber leadership and specialized talent.
• Build and maintain strategic talent networks and external partnerships to strengthen executive, leadership, and critical-skill pipelines.
• Deliver a high-touch executive candidate experience while optimizing recruitment technologies, sourcing strategies, and external partnerships for effectiveness and return on investment.
• Define and lead the organization’s employer value proposition and integrated talent marketing strategies that enhance visibility, attract diverse talent, and support business growth.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications on recruitment campaigns across digital, social, and community channels, leveraging employee storytelling, culture initiatives, and workforce insights.
• Continuously assess candidate engagement throughout the recruitment lifecycle and improve onboarding effectiveness, retention, and employee engagement using feedback and data.
• Align onboarding practices to organizational culture, values, and employee experience strategies, partnering with HR Operations and business leaders for an end-to-end experience.
• Lead enterprise strategies for internships, apprenticeships, university partnerships, and emerging talent programs.
• Champion adoption of modern recruiting technologies, including automation and AI-enabled recruiting, to enhance recruiter productivity and candidate experience.
• Evaluate talent acquisition systems, processes, and vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency, scalability, and service quality.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, internal policies, and evolving legislative or industry requirements, proactively mitigating talent acquisition risk.
• Establish governance, audit readiness, reporting, documentation, and risk management practices related to recruiting, candidate selection, and talent acquisition operations.

What you bring

• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including leadership of enterprise-wide recruiting strategies and programs.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience, with a track record of hiring, coaching, developing, and managing high-performing recruiting teams.
• Professional Human Resources certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise talent strategies that align workforce capabilities with long-term business objectives and growth priorities.
• Ability to leverage talent intelligence, analytics, and market insights for executive decision-making, workforce planning, and talent risk mitigation.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders to drive transformation, strengthen leadership pipelines, and address critical workforce challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to advance a modern talent acquisition ecosystem through innovative sourcing, employer brand excellence, AI-enabled recruiting, and world-class candidate experiences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Tools and technologies

• Artificial intelligence
• AI-enabled recruiting
• Automation

Benefits

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off: accrue up to 15 days in your first year, plus 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days that refresh annually
• Paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

Equal opportunity and accommodations

• First Tech is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and equity. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, email [e-mail] with the nature of your request and your contact information.
• First Tech is not currently offering Visa transfer/sponsorship for this position.

Location: Marlborough, MA or Hillsboro, OR

Target compensation: $164,000 - $197,000