JOB DETAILS
Recruiter
CompanySunward Federal Credit Union
LocationAlbuquerque
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 7, 2026

About The Company
Sunward, formerly known as Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union (SLFCU), is one of New Mexico’s largest credit unions, serving 170,000+ members and managing more than $4.1 billion in assets. Formed in 1948 by employees of Sandia National Laboratories, Sunward’s footprint now spans 16 branches in New Mexico, with one in Durango, Colorado, and one in Livermore, California.
Sunward has been named by Forbes as a Best-in-State credit union for six consecutive years and Albuquerque’s Best Bank in 2024 by the Albuquerque Journal’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Anyone can apply, and members can enjoy access to leading checking, savings, mortgage, auto, and investment services. Sunward – Banking Made Better. Learn more and apply today at gosunward.org
Sunward is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and is an Equal Housing Lender.
Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sunward serves more than 160,000 personal and business members in New Mexico, California, Colorado, and across the United States. Anyone can apply for Sunward membership. Learn more at gosunward.org/whocanjoin
We’re Hiring! Build Your Career at Sunward
Sunward's exceptional culture sets us apart. By attracting and retaining top talent, we are building a financial institution that can transform lives. For our employees, it’s not just about completing transactions; it’s also about building relationships. We’re helping members realize their dreams, achieve their goals, and secure their futures. Check out current openings at gosunward.org/careers/
Let’s Connect
• Facebook: Facebook.com/gosunwardcu
• Instagram: Instagram.com/gosunwardcu
Sunward is federally insured by NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender. Sunward has no responsibility for any external website. It neither endorses the information, content, presentation, or accuracy nor makes any warranty, express or implied, regarding any external site.
About the Role
Description
Job Summary:
This role plays a critical role in ensuring the attraction and hiring of the best possible talent to meet our growing business needs.
Essential Job Duties:
Recruitment responsibilities:
- Find creative ways to promote a strong employment brand and ensure a positive candidate experience by creating a high touch relationship with potential employees.
- Work closely with the Sunward management team to develop and execute sourcing plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources, as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas.
- Build strong relationships with hiring managers and communicate regularly on process, status and feedback of all candidates.
- Build and maintain relationships with our various recruiting vendors and headhunters to ensure staffing needs are understood and met through these sourcing venues.
- Work closely with the greater HR team to maintain complete and accurate record-keeping details in compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Recruit and hire talent for Sunward.
- Screen, evaluate and qualify candidates.
- Present ongoing requisition updates both written and verbally to executive leadership team or designee
- Present and determine offers for selected candidates.
- Complete and review all necessary background checks
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Onboarding responsibilities:
- Coordinate with various departments to ensure all necessary tools, resources, and access are provided to new hires on their first day.
- Create and maintain new employee orientation schedules for individual roles, ensuring a consistent experience for all new employees.
- Tailor onboarding processes to accommodate different positions and departments within the company.
- Assist with the completion of paperwork and documentation related to employment, including contracts, tax forms, and benefit enrollment.
- Facilitate the setup of IT equipment and software accounts, coordinating with the IT department to ensure a smooth start for new employees.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Familiar and comfortable with information technology, particularly digital means of communication.
- Strong organizational skills in managing multiple initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Education and Experience:
- Minimum two years’ experience sales, human resources, financial services, or related experience
- Minimum bachelor’s degree or certification in business administration, human resources or related field, or more than two years of related experience.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Frequent travel
Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.
Key Skills
Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsMicrosoft OfficeInformation TechnologyOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication
Categories
Human ResourcesManagement & LeadershipSales
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Recruiter is responsible for attracting and hiring top talent to meet business needs, while ensuring a positive candidate experience. This includes managing the recruitment process, onboarding new hires, and maintaining compliance with record-keeping requirements.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
510
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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