Job Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is primarily responsible for sourcing, screening, and recommending candidates for hire in the property management and hospitality industries. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will identify opportunities to build applicant pools, establish trust and partnerships with managers, identify top talent and thoroughly vet candidates through the initial interview process, effectively administer the onboarding process and ensure a positive new hire experience. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be expected to participate in other Human Resources supportive functions as deemed necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Source candidates on targeted employment job boards, resume databases, professional networks and through referrals.
• Develop close collaborative relationships with hiring managers, Marketing, and Human Resources to define recruitment needs and ideal hiring processes.
• Create job descriptions and develop intuitive interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position.
• Analyze existing talent acquisition procedures and propose new, more efficient methods of locating great candidates.
• Schedule and conduct initial interviews with potential candidates via email, phone, video, and/or in-person.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.

Supportive Job Functions:

• Prepare and post thorough job descriptions to online employment job boards and social media.
• Support a collaborative and positive culture across the organization.
• Assess recruiting strategies and provide feedback both formally and informally.
• Support internal and external communication, assuring the Company maintains a positive image and reputation (ex. Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn, and social media).
• Maintain records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders.
• Communicate consistently up, down and across the Company.
• Travel to portfolio properties to engage with employees, including out of state properties.
• Network with industry professionals and keep abreast of developments in talent acquisition, particularly in property management and hospitality.
• Participate in job fairs and networking events.
• Evaluate local and national market trends related to employment and compensation.
• Train and serve as supporting/backup role of payroll administrator.
• Along with the Director of Human Resources, evaluate, initiate, and conclude the annual employee compensation and evaluation processes.
• Support Human Resources in all functions of the department as required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required, preferably in property management or hospitality.
• Previous HR Generalist experience highly desired.
• 2+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (i.e., ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, JazzHR, etc.).
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity laws and other regulations, as appropriate.
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases, and professional networks.
• Exceptional interviewing skills.
• Experience working closely with management and identifying appropriate staffing needs.
• A professional, courteous demeanor on the phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to network and establish professional relationships.
• Technologically savvy and literate with Microsoft Office programs.
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated sales and customer service skills in fast paced environment.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to produce high quality work in a deadline-oriented environment and an ability to multi-task and/or reprioritize work.
• Ability to prove critical thinking and problem-solving concepts.
• Flexible and easily adapts to unplanned situations/change in priorities without performance faltering.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Landings Real Estate Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, familial status, marital status, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.