AVP, Talent Acquisition Team Lead (Retail)

On-site opportunity in El Monte, CA with a competitive compensation package and a robust benefits program. The salary range is USD 92,300 to 100,700 per year, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, a Health Savings Account with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and a 401(k).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Voluntary coverages
• 401(k)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team, providing coaching, guidance, and performance development.
• Oversee recruiter workloads, productivity, service levels, and recruiting outcomes.
• Collaborate with business leaders and hiring managers to shape effective recruitment strategies and workforce plans.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt, non-exempt, professional, and leadership roles.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal hiring policies.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and advise on improvements to speed, quality of hire, and candidate experience.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement recruiting best practices.
• Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and outreach initiatives to broaden talent pools.
• Lead intake meetings, candidate assessments, offer negotiations, and hiring consultations.
• Maintain data integrity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external recruiting resources.
• Assist with onboarding and integration activities as needed.
• Lead special projects and initiatives related to talent acquisition and organizational growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple job families and organizational levels.
• Banking, credit union, financial services, or related industry recruiting experience highly preferred.
• Experience utilizing ATS, HRIS platforms, and recruitment analytics.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, interviewing methodologies, and employment practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred or equivalent experience; HR certification preferred.
• Experience: 3-5+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience; 2+ years of leadership or team lead experience; full-cycle recruitment across multiple job families and levels; banking/financial services recruiting experience highly preferred; experience with ATS, HRIS, and recruitment analytics.
• Skills/Ability: Strong recruitment strategy knowledge, sourcing, interviewing, and employment practices; proven leadership and coaching capabilities; excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management; strong communication; ability to manage multiple priorities; solid analytical and problem-solving skills; knowledge of employment laws and compliance; proficiency with MS Office and recruiting technologies; confidentiality and sound judgment; customer service oriented with focus on candidate and hiring manager experience.

Compensation and Benefits Details

Pay is USD 92,300 to 100,700 per year and determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Cathay Bank provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability coverage, FSAs, an HSA with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and a 401(k).