Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Talent Management

Description

NOTICE: JOB APPLICANTS LIMITED TO DC, MD, OR VA RESIDENTS. POSITION IS HYBRID. This position requires candidates to be local to the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Applicants must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our headquarters and be able to meet the position's onsite work requirements.

Be part of Lafayette Federal Credit Union, recognized by USA Today as a Top Workplace for three consecutive years (2024–2026)

We are expanding and looking for exceptional talent to support our members and contribute to our reputation as an employer of choice. Be a key player in our mission to become the premier financial partner for our community. Your skills and dedication are essential to our success.

Build the Future Workforce of Lafayette Federal Credit Union

Exceptional organizations are built by exceptional people.

At Lafayette Federal Credit Union, we believe our future success depends on our ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain outstanding talent. As we continue to grow, invest in our people, and strengthen our organizational capabilities, we are creating a new leadership opportunity to help shape the future of our workforce. We believe the future of work will be driven by people who embrace curiosity, continuous learning, and responsible innovation, supported by technologies – including artificial intelligence – that enable our employees to work more effectively, make better decisions, and deliver exceptional experiences for our members. We're looking for leaders who see AI not as a replacement for people, but as a tool that empowers people to do their best work.

This is more than a Human Resources leadership role. It is an opportunity to build Lafayette's talent engine.

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Talent Management will lead the strategy and execution of how Lafayette attracts exceptional talent, builds leadership pipelines, strengthens employee engagement, and prepares the organization for its next stage of growth.

The successful candidate will inherit a solid foundation while having the opportunity to build new capabilities, modernize talent practices, and influence the employee experience across the organization.

If you are energized by building, creating, and shaping, not simply maintaining, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.

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The Opportunity

Lafayette Federal is investing in its future.

As our organization continues to grow, we recognize that our talent strategies must evolve alongside our business strategy.

This leader will play a critical role in helping us answer important questions:

• How do we become an employer of choice?
• How do we consistently attract exceptional talent?
• How do we build stronger leadership pipelines?
• How do we prepare today's employees for tomorrow's opportunities?
• How do we create an employee experience that inspires engagement, performance, and long-term commitment?

This position offers the opportunity to influence these answers while building programs and strategies that will have a lasting impact across the organization.

What You'll Lead

Talent Acquisition

You will build and continuously strengthen Lafayette Federal's talent acquisition strategy by:

• Creating innovative sourcing strategies and recruiting processes.
• Elevating candidate experience.
• Strengthening employment branding.
• Building talent pipelines for critical and leadership positions.
• Developing recruiting metrics that improve quality, efficiency, and long-term hiring success.
• Positioning Lafayette Federal as an employer of choice within the financial services industry and the communities we serve.

Talent Management

You will lead the evolution of Lafayette Federal's talent management practices, including:

• Workforce planning
• Performance management
• Talent reviews
• Succession planning
• Career pathing
• Employee engagement
• Employee experience

You will help ensure the organization has the right people in the right roles today while preparing the next generation of leaders for tomorrow.

Organizational Partnership

Success in this role requires strong collaboration across the organization.

You will partner closely with leaders to understand workforce needs, strengthen organizational capability, and build practical talent solutions that support business objectives.

You will work alongside:

• The Vice President of HR Operations to align talent strategies with compensation, employee relations, payroll, and HR operations.
• The Vice President of Learning & Development to translate organizational capability needs into meaningful leadership and professional development programs.
• Leaders throughout the Credit Union to strengthen workforce planning, employee engagement, and leadership readiness.

Why Lafayette Federal

At Lafayette Federal, we believe our employees are our greatest competitive advantage.

We are committed to building a workplace where talented people can do meaningful work, continue to grow professionally, and make a lasting impact on our members and communities.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Retirement savings and employer contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture
• The opportunity to help shape the future of an organization with a proud history and an exciting future

Why This Role Matters

Some leadership positions maintain successful organizations.

Others help build what comes next.

This is one of those opportunities.

If you're looking for the opportunity to build, influence, and leave a lasting legacy through people, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Who You Are

You are both a strategist and a builder.

You enjoy creating systems that did not previously exist.

You understand that recruiting is more than filling positions, it is building the future workforce of an organization.

You are equally comfortable discussing workforce strategy in the boardroom and coaching hiring managers through difficult hiring decisions.

You are naturally curious, collaborative, and data-driven.

Most importantly, you recognize that exceptional organizations are built through exceptional people.

What You'll Bring

• A proven record of building and leading high-performing talent acquisition organizations.
• Experience expanding recruiting into broader talent management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success improving quality of hire, workforce planning, employee engagement, and succession readiness.
• Experience recruiting for leadership and business-critical positions.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate organizational strategy into talent strategy.
• Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience leading through influence, collaboration, and change.

Bachelor's degree required.

Master's degree and professional HR certifications preferred.

Experience within financial services or another highly regulated industry is preferred.

*Lafayette Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer

*EOE/AA/DISABILITY/VETERAN