Talent and Engagement Coordinator

About Gulf Winds

Service Beyond Banking - At Gulf Winds, we are forward-thinking and team-oriented. We recognize and reward service that exceeds our members’ expectations and, most importantly, have fun while working hard and impacting our community. We’re looking for driven professionals who are passionate about service, fueled by purpose, and guided by core values of Integrity, Care, Growth, and Innovation

Our Values

Integrity

We own our decisions and actions by doing the right thing, learning from our mistakes, and taking responsibility.

Care

We help members meet their goals by listening to understand and offering the best solutions, placing kindness above all else.

Growth

We set ambitious goals, provide personal development opportunities, and encourage results.

We challenge the status quo to enhance the member’s experience and solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

We Invest in Our People

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include 11.5 paid federal holidays, PTO starting at 18 days for new hires, 16 hours of paid volunteer time, competitively priced medical insurance, and dental and vision coverage with 100% of individual premiums paid by Gulf Winds. Team members also receive employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, an employer-funded pension plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

Working at Gulf Winds

Working at Gulf Winds is not just a job, it’s a career. We’re hiring collaborative, motivated people who want to love what they do. We recognize and reward excellent member service and have fun while working hard. When you join the team, you can expect:

• Open and transparent communication with your leaders
• Consistent coaching and opportunities to improve performance.
• Collaborative and team-focused environments
• Short and long-term professional development
• Opportunity to participate in cross-functional projects.

With you on our team we can achieve our vision of becoming the leading and most trusted credit union on the Gulf Coast.

Role:

The Talent and Engagement Specialist is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle and driving employee engagement initiatives to support the Credit Union's strategic goals. This role focuses on attracting top-tier talent while fostering a culture of Integrity, Care, Growth, and Innovation. This role also has a focus on career development for the entire organization and collaborating with local colleges to build and maintain an internship program for the Credit Union.

By enhancing the employee experience from recruitment through the first 60 days, the Specialist ensures Gulf Winds remains a high-performing Credit Union.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

30% Lead the recruitment process by identifying staffing needs, sourcing candidates through diverse channels, and conducting interviews to ensure a high-quality talent pipeline.

20% Facilitate the new hire experience, including documentation, orientation, and coordination with managers to ensure successful integration into the Gulf Winds culture.

15% Support and execute career development, engagement initiatives, recognition events, the internship program, and wellness programs to boost morale and retention across all regions.

10% Collaborate with Marketing to enhance employer branding initiatives, ensuring Gulf Winds is represented as an employer of choice in the community.

10% Maintain accurate records within the HRIS/ATS and track recruitment metrics to report on the effectiveness of hiring strategies. Consult with hiring managers on selection criteria and workforce planning to meet the evolving needs of various departments.

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