Staffing Specialist (Recruiter)

Heartland Credit Union (Kansas); Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Credit Union is seeking an energetic Staffing Specialist to drive full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee experience initiatives at our Hutchinson office. You will partner with hiring managers to attract top talent, coordinate interviews, background checks, and onboarding while contributing to engagement and retention.

You will support career development resources, job descriptions, and talent programs, promoting our culture of diversity, inclusion, and exceptional candidate

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of related HR or staffing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, driven to succeed.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple duties.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license and background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment including postings, screenings, interviews, background checks, and hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with managers to develop recruitment strategies.
• Proactively source candidates through social media, networking, referrals, and community outreach.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees.
• Support employee experience programs and recognition initiatives.
• Assist with career development resources and job descriptions.
• Partner with schools and community organizations for recruitment.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in all hiring efforts.
• Maintain recruitment data, reporting, and analytics.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Service orientation

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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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