Talent Acquisition Specialist

Who Are We?

With an “A” health rating and solid year-over-year growth, San Francisco Federal’s membership is now over 43,000 with assets surpassing $1.3 billion and branches located in San Francisco and San Mateo County. Continuing along it highly successful growth trajectory, SFFed is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for our Golden Gate in San Francisco.

The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the organization’s talent acquisition efforts by managing recruiting activities from job posting through offer and pre-employment coordination. This role partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, identify qualified candidates, coordinate an efficient interview process, and deliver a positive candidate experience.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for independently managing routine searches while partnering with People & Culture leadership on more complex, specialized, or senior-level positions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, responsive, and able to manage multiple searches and priorities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions, from job posting through pre-employment coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, qualifications, and hiring needs.
• Draft and post job advertisements across appropriate recruiting channels.
• Source and identify qualified candidates using job boards, professional networks, referrals, and other recruiting resources.
• Review applications and resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and provide guidance throughout the selection process.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain timely communication with candidates and hiring teams.
• Conduct phone and video screening interviews and assess candidates against established position requirements.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and proactively follow up on outstanding hiring activities.
• Support recruiting for multiple departments and positions simultaneously.
• Prepare offer information and coordinate the offer process in partnership with People & Culture leadership.
• Initiate and track pre-employment requirements, including background checks and other required documentation.
• Ensure candidates receive timely, professional communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate and complete candidate and recruiting information within the applicant tracking system.
• Assist hiring managers with effective use of recruiting systems, tools, and processes.
• Support career fairs, recruiting events, internship programs, employee referral initiatives, and other talent acquisition activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, community organizations, professional associations, and other potential talent sources.
• Track recruiting activity and assist with reporting on time-to-fill, candidate pipelines, hiring activity, and other recruiting metrics.
• Ensure recruiting practices are consistent, equitable, and compliant with applicable employment laws and organizational policies.

Participate in recruiting process improvements and other People & Culture initiatives as assigned.

Who Are You?

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or related experience.
• Experience supporting or managing multiple job searches simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of recruiting practices and the candidate selection process.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and online recruiting platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business applications.

Key Success Attributes

• Proactive: Follows up and moves searches forward without requiring constant direction.
• Organized: Keeps multiple candidates, interviews, searches, and deadlines on track.
• Responsive: Provides timely communication to candidates and hiring managers.
• Detail-oriented: Maintains accurate records and ensures recruiting steps are completed correctly.
• Relationship-focused: Builds credibility with candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners.
• Resourceful: Uses multiple approaches to identify candidates and solve recruiting challenges.
• Candidate-focused: Creates a professional and positive experience throughout the hiring process.

Skills & Competencies

• Reliability & accountability
• Time management & prioritization
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Member / customer focus

Why You’ll Love It Here

You’ll work alongside a passionate team in a mission-driven organization, get exposure to executive decision-making, and grow your skills across a broad range of functions. No two days will be the same—and that’s exactly how you like it.

The compensation package includes an excellent benefits program including health insurance plans, generous PTO, 401(k) Plan, profit sharing, competitive base, bi-annual bonuses, as well as tuition reimbursement.

SFFed is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  In accordance with federal and state laws, SFFed does not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related condition, ancestry, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history cancer or genetic characteristics), veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.