Talent Acquisition Specialist

JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARD - Talent Acquisition SpecialistJob SummaryThe Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including daily resume reviews, conducting video interviews for various on-site positions, and partnering with hiring managers to quickly secure top-tier talent. As an experienced interviewer, the Talent Acquisition Specialist excels in vetting candidates, determining the best fit for each role, and communicating with all stakeholders while consistently embodying the company’s "Live It" values. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will take a lead role in organizing and attending hiring fairs, serving as a company ambassador to attract new talent, build professional networks, and develop a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.Skills, Knowledge, And Personal CharacteristicsThe ideal candidate will possess the following:• Strong Verbal and Interpersonal Skills: Essential for conducting interviews, engaging with internal hiring managers, and building relationships with candidates.• Recruiting Skillset: Ability to effectively review, vet, and select top talent while executing successful recruitment strategies.• Relationship Building: Must be skilled in building connections with internal HRP employees of all levels, association groups, trade organizations, and university/college groups.• Company Knowledge: A thorough understanding of company operations to align recruitment strategies with business objectives.• Administrative and Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail for tracking, recordkeeping, and managing recruitment data.• Confidentiality: Given access to sensitive information, the role requires maintaining a high level of confidentiality as a member of the Human Resources team.Essential FunctionsThe Talent Acquisition Specialist’s essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following job specifications:• Full-Cycle Recruiting, Interviewing & Hiring Manager Support• Schedule and conduct video and phone interviews to meet hiring needs.• Provide recruiting support and assistance to all hiring managers.• Actively monitor the status of open positions, assisting hiring managers by reviewing resumes, job applications, and conducting video interview screenings.• Conduct interviews for roles such as Leasing Consultants, Assistant Managers, Community Managers, Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Supervisors, and other positions as needed.• Administer and provide assessments to potential candidates upon request.• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews for hiring managers.• Offer comprehensive support in recruiting and hiring for new property acquisitions and corporate positions.• Collaborate with other Talent Acquisition team members to identify the best recruiting strategies and action plans.• Develop and implement recruitment plans to fill positions with qualified candidates while minimizing time-to-fill.• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations throughout the hiring and selection process.• Career Fairs and Candidate Attraction• Assist, travel to & execute hiring fairs in a variety of different markets in the Southeast US.• Manage, coordinate, and attend career fairs across the portfolio. Follow up and report on the success of all career fairs.• Build relationships with association groups, trade organizations, college/universities, etc. to partner with and identify new talent.• Administrative Tasks & Reporting - Track measurable facets of the recruiting and hiring process. Set continuous improvement goals. Potential reporting tasks are as follows, but not limited to:• Email Bi-Weekly Assessment Document Updates, as needed• Complete bi-Weekly Hawthorne’s Open Positions Report, as needed• Complete Regional Manager Reports, as needed• Set up and manage Indeed Accounts• Complete monthly property expense (chargeback) logs• Strategic Initiatives• Identify and execute process improvements, creating solutions and efficiencies for all recruiting and hiring processes.• Assist in executing new recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and other human resources projects and initiatives.• Additional Functions:• Actively partner with other departments such as marketing and training to achieve company hiring and recruiting goals and initiatives.• Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices. Identify new resources, technology, employee benefits, etc. to support the company initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain top talent.• Network through various industry contacts, industry events, and human resources/recruiting events to advance the company’s recruiting platform.• Assist in creating recruiting training courses and training guides for hiring managers.• Conduct on-site apartment community visits, meeting with employees, assessing the asset and providing feedback as needed.• Oversee channels of communication from current employees to see if there are recurring issues where TA (Talent Acquisition) could educate leadership on possible solutions• Relay key findings and recommendations to senior leadershipQualificationsEducation & Experience:• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.• 2+ years of experience in a corporate environment, with at least 2 years experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting or Human Resources department.• 3+ years' experience conducting phone, video and in person interviews and/or full cycle recruiting is required.• Experience in apartment management or multi-family industry is a plus.Personal Attributes• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.• An ability to work on a team and with various Departments, stakeholders, and individuals, both inside and outside the organization.• A high level of confidentiality and integrity to do what is right, in accordance with company guidelines.Other RequirementsSupervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.FLSA Status: ExemptHours of Work: 8:00am/8:30am to 5:00pm/5:30pm in office Monday through Friday at our Greensboro Corporate Office. Schedule may vary. Extended hours may be required during peak periods to meet business needs.Physical Demands: Must be able to perform the physical functions of the position, which may include but are not limited to: ability to effectively communicate with team members, supervisors, vendors and service providers. Must be able to see, hear, talk, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel and crouch. Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. as needed.Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with Senior Leadership team, Community Managers, Regional Managers, Corporate Team members and outside vendors.Confidentiality: Must Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Expected to remain professional and refrain from disclosing confidential business information to anyone, including other employees. Such confidential information includes, but is not limited to, the following examples: compensation data, employee information (ex. SSN, Birth Date, Driver’s License, termination information, etc.).Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Travel: Overnight travel and day trips are required to attend career fairs, assist with in-person recruiting and to attend company sponsored events such as conferences, training events, etc.Pre-Employment: Drug testing and background screening. Successfully complete pre-employment psychological and basic skills exam, including interest patterns.Language Skills: Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in English.Reasoning Ability: Has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.Mathematical Skills: Advanced knowledge of mathematics required. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to calculate interest, fractions, percentages, and ratios.Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems.Personal Appearance: This role requires a high attention to dress, grooming and personal cleanliness standards contribute to the business image of Hawthorne Residential Partners. During business hours or when representing the company, you are expected to present a clean, neat and tasteful business appearance in compliance with the guidelines found in the Hawthorne Residential Partners Employee Handbook.