Talent & Inclusion Business Partner

Description

Job Title: Talent & Inclusion Business Partner  

Department: Human Resources 

Reports to: VP of People & Culture 

Hours per Week: 40 hrs./week Salary Exempt

Company Summary

Welcome to Financial Plus Credit Union (FPCU) – 'The Place where it’s Possible.' 

At FPCU, we believe in the power of collaboration, embrace inclusivity as a strength, and are driven by a shared commitment to success. Our community-centered approach goes beyond financial services; it's about fostering connections and making a positive impact. 

Join us, and be part of an environment that prioritizes wellness, encourages continuous learning, and opens doors to developing you into the person you want to be. Explore the opportunities that await you at FPCU – where you aren’t just making a living but joining a PLACE where you can REACH your goals.  

Position Summary

Responsible for developing and executing innovative talent acquisition strategies which champion inclusive hiring practices and work culture. This role plays a critical part in attracting, sourcing, and hiring top-tier, diverse talent that aligns with the Vision: To embrace one another’s uniqueness while promoting an inclusive working environment with a commitment to enriching and representing all the communities we serve.

This person will be a partner with hiring managers, HR and leadership to ensure recruitment processes are equitable and reflect the organization’s commitment to DEI. This person will also develop and implement organizational DEI programs, initiatives and training to foster an inclusive culture across Financial Plus. Through data analysis, engagement, and best practices to ensure DEI principles are embedded throughout the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to development and retention.  

Essential Functions & Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, implement, and maintain DEI programs and initiatives to advance our DEI vision.
• Foster and maintain a culture of inclusivity through employee resource groups (ERGs)/affinity groups to increase overall engagement and job satisfaction.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) offering knowledge and insight on best practices as well as DEI related issues. 
• Present to Board of Directors and the Executive Team on the progress of the DEI Strategy as needed.
• Conduct ongoing needs assessments (internal and external), such as surveys and other feedback mechanisms, to measure progress and success. Prepares innovative initiatives and programs to address gaps in DEI Strategy. 
• Identify processes and metrics to measure both progress and accountability related to DEI, engagement, and inclusivity. Metrics should encompass diversity in the organization, diversity in leadership, inclusivity and comfort, and equal/fair treatment of all employees regardless of Race, Color, Gender, Age, Sexual Orientation, Disability, Religion, and National Origin. 
• Participate and/or lead in various committees intended to enhance organizational culture including the DEI Council and the Billboards for Change committee
• Responsible for recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management in the department.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.
• Screens applications and select qualified candidates.
• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors to ensure equity and non-bias hiring practices
• Collaborate with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Source suitable candidates through a variety of channels.
• Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities.
• Input into the overall hiring strategy of the credit union to ensure our teams consist of a diverse set of qualified individuals.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Patriot Act, and Office of Foreign Asset Controls, and should request legal interpretation as necessary. Must ensure subordinates are also compliant with such laws and regulations.
• Must be bondable. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• At least an associate’s degree in business or similar related experience
• Minimum two years of experience working in Human Resources, or as a hiring manager, or in training or recruitment 
• Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) is a plus!
• This position requires an understanding of basic computer skills including m365 suites.

Skills and Abilities

• Thinks strategically and influence others within the organization to execute on strategy.
• Proficient in developing and presenting presentations on complex topics.
• The ability to drive results within the organization.
• Thorough understanding or the ability to understand Credit Union and Banking Regulations 
• Display the ability to solve problems and have discovering conversations with employees and managers 
• Presents a positive and professional image to members through effective and courteous verbal and written communications.
• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to be mindfully flexible and willing to go with the flow.
• Ability to deal with difficult concepts and complex variables.

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10+ pounds of force occasionally.
• The noise level in the work environment is professional and typically moderate.

This job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.