Job Duties
- Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team by setting clear expectations, aligning goals to the credit union’s mission, and fostering a high-performing, engaged and service-focused culture.
- Provide ongoing performance management through regular 1:1 discussions, feedback, and coaching to support employee growth, accountability, and results.
- Empower team members through effective delegation, ensuring clarity of roles, priorities, and progress toward individual and team objectives.
- Oversee the end-to-end recruiting process, ensuring consistent, effective hiring practices and well-informed hiring recommendations.
- Ensure the accuracy, organization, and effective use of the applicant tracking system and related tools in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with leaders to provide guidance on performance management, employee relations, and HR policies, supporting sound and fair people-related decisions.
- Address employee concerns and support investigations and employee relations matters while promoting a positive and respectful work environment.
- Assist leaders with job descriptions, performance expectations, and workforce planning to align roles with organizational needs.
- Monitor compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies, maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruiting strategies, HR processes, and team effectiveness by staying informed of industry trends and best practices.
- Build strong relationships across the organization and with external partners to support collaboration, enhance the employee experience, and drive retention and engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field or equivalent experience.
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge, and the ability to apply and interpret, state and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to the human resource function including federal and Wisconsin Family Medical Leave, employment practices, and wage and hour laws.
- A minimum of 5 years human resource experience.
- A minimum of 2 years leadership experience.
- Prior experience in recruiting, selecting, interviewing, pre-employment testing, on-boarding, and performance management.
- High level of hands-on experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and IBM Cognos Business Intelligence.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Proven ability to maintain confidential employee information.
- Must be bondable.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field or equivalent experience
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification
- Strong working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations on human resources
- Minimum of 5 years human resource experience
- Minimum of 2 years leadership experience
- Prior experience in recruiting, interviewing, and performance management
- High level of hands-on experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and IBM Cognos BI
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Proven ability to maintain confidential employee information
- Must be bondable
CoVantage Credit Union Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CoVantage Credit Union and has not been reviewed or approved by CoVantage Credit Union.
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Retirement Support — A very strong employer 401(k) match begins shortly after hire, materially boosting long‑term savings. This stands out as a core component of total rewards.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive opportunities tied to company and individual outcomes add meaningful upside to cash compensation. The program is consistently highlighted as part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, a birthday day, and paid volunteer time create a broad time‑off offering. These predictable days off complement core pay elements.
CoVantage Credit Union Insights
What We Do
Our mission is to welcome all regardless of wealth; provide outstanding value and exceptional service; work with members experiencing financial challenge; and remain financially strong. CoVantage Credit Union came into business in 1953. From the beginning, CoVantage has been member-owned and operated, with a philosophy of doing business for "people-not-profit" that still holds true today. Over the years, we’ve grown significantly, with over 500 employees in 24 locations serving 180,000+ members! Our culture sets us apart from the rest. We start by hiring the best people and present them with exciting challenges and growth opportunities. Our employees go beyond handling financial matters. They give back to our Wisconsin and upper Michigan charter-area communities by promoting financial literacy to students and adults, and by volunteering for civic groups, school events, and more. Employees are eligible for bonus pay of 4% or more per year based on role. The bonus is based on wages paid from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 of the previous year. The percentage received is based on the overall financial performance of CoVantage and individual employee performance. Eligible employees can participate in health and dental insurance. There are three different health insurance options to choose from, along with Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options that potentially include generous employer contributions! Additional benefits include: -A generous 401(k) employer match of up to 200% -Paid vacation plus paid sick leave every year for eligible employees -Paid holidays and your birthday off with pay -Plus, paid time off to volunteer in your community! If this sounds like an organization you would be proud to work for, we want you. We'll give you a chance to grow and an opportunity to serve. To learn more, visit www.covantagecu.org/careers.
