Strategic Talent Partner & Recruiter

First Fed; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Gym membership reimbursement

Discounts on banking products

Job summary

First Fed is seeking an experienced professional to blend sourcing and HR business partner work. You will lead full-cycle recruiting, coach managers, and drive talent management initiatives across the bank. This role emphasizes employee relations, policy guidance, and organizational effectiveness through data-driven decisions.

The candidate will manage multiple priorities in a regulated financial services environment, with strong emphasis on compliance and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in recruiting and HR Business Partnership.
• Experience advising leaders on employee relations, performance, and talent management.
• Sourcing for hard-to-fill roles and employment branding experience.
• Financial services or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle sourcing activities for key positions.
• Partner with hiring managers on recruitment strategies and workforce plans.
• Oversee job postings, screening criteria, and interview guides.
• Source candidates via job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and partnerships.
• Draft offers with HR and leadership; coordinate pre-employment processes.
• Develop talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Track recruiting metrics and impact on engagement.
• Serve as trusted HR advisor and coach to leaders.
• Support succession planning and performance management.
• Maintain accurate HR records and generate reports.

Skills

Full-cycle sourcing

Coaching managers

Employee relations

Talent management

HR policy guidance

Data analysis

HRIS/ATS

Interviewing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

HR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System

Reporting tools

Job description

First Fed is seeking an experienced professional to blend sourcing and HR business partner work. You will lead full-cycle recruiting, coach managers, and drive talent management initiatives across the bank. This role emphasizes employee relations, policy guidance, and organizational effectiveness through data-driven decisions.

The candidate will manage multiple priorities in a regulated financial services environment, with strong emphasis on compliance and stakeholder collaboration.