Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist role at Digital Federal Credit Union in Marlborough, MA (hybrid) offers a salary range of USD 74,000 - 89,000 annually and focuses on sourcing top talent, coordinating offers, and partnering with HR leadership to drive compliant, efficient hiring.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR leaders to assess staffing needs and provide guidance on recruitment best practices, interviewing, compensation, and labor market trends.
• Craft precise, engaging job postings and oversee sourcing across multiple channels, including job boards, career fairs, passive outreach, and emerging platforms.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary roles, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers to support a smooth recruitment and selection process.
• Coordinate offers, coordinate preemployment screenings, share compensation details, and manage required compliance documentation.
• Manage the applicant tracking system, keeping accurate records of all recruiting activities.
• Lead onboarding activities for internal and external hires, including internal job changes.
• Assess internal wage equity and provide compensation recommendations aligned with organizational pay practices.
• Analyze recruitment data, labor market insights, and process feedback to propose improvements that support business goals.
• Develop and maintain recruitment advertising and employer branding initiatives; participate in events to expand the talent pipeline and brand visibility.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to share insights and support broader workforce initiatives.
• Handle administrative and operational tasks as needed, including training delivery, document auditing, communications, and other duties.
• Apply knowledge of key business drivers to guide decisions, handle moderately complex problems, and own assigned tasks and projects; may lead small projects.
• Use practical and theoretical knowledge of the role within defined procedures, tackling tasks across single functional areas or project components with increasing exposure to complexity.
• Typically work with general instructions on routine tasks, operate independently, and remain accountable for outcomes.

Requirements

• Full cycle recruiting experience in a mid to large organization (1,000+ employees); financial services experience is preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently, prioritize to meet hiring deadlines, and deliver high quality results.
• Agile mindset with the ability to navigate rapid change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with leadership.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
• Proven professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) such as Jobvite.
• PHR or similar certification is preferred.

Technologies

• Jobvite
• Microsoft Office Suite

What you’ll do

• Partner with hiring managers and HR leadership to determine staffing needs and share guidance on recruitment practices, interviewing, compensation, and labor market data.
• Develop precise job postings and drive sourcing across channels, including job boards, career fairs, passive outreach, and emerging platforms.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary roles, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates and managers to support a smooth selection process.
• Coordinate offers, preemployment screenings, compensation details, and required compliance documentation.
• Manage and maintain the applicant tracking system with complete recruiting documentation.
• Lead onboarding for internal and external hires, including internal job changes.
• Evaluate wage equity and provide compensation recommendations aligned with pay practices.
• Analyze recruitment data and market insights to drive improvements and support business goals.
• Develop recruitment advertising and employer branding efforts; participate in events to grow the talent pipeline and brand visibility.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to share insights and support workforce initiatives.
• Perform administrative tasks such as training delivery, document auditing, communications, and other duties.
• Apply business knowledge to solve moderately complex problems, exercise judgment, and own tasks and projects; may lead small initiatives.
• Work within defined procedures while gaining exposure to more complex tasks in related areas.
• Operate independently with general guidance on routine tasks and maintain accountability for outcomes.