• Job Description

  Req#: TALEN008520

  Recruiter

  Here at Hawthorne Residential Partners, we are looking to add an in-house Recruiter (internally known as a Talent Acquisition Specialist) to our team to support and hire top talent for our apartment communities! We are proud to be one of the top 30 largest multifamily management companies in the nation, headquartered right here in Greensboro, NC.

  We are committed to our mission of "Leaving Others Better Than We Found Them," which is at the core of our Live It culture.

  If you're looking to be part of a team where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

  Recruiter – Job Summary:

  The Recruiter is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including daily resume reviews, conducting video interviews for all on-site positions, and partnering with hiring managers to quickly secure top-tier talent. As an experienced interviewer, the Recruiter 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 Recruiter 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.

  Recruiter – Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Characteristics:

  The 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.

  Recruiter - Essential Functions:

  The Recruiter’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, colleges/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:
  • Set up and manage Indeed Accounts
  • Complete monthly property expense (chargeback) logs, as needed
  • 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.
  • Email Bi-Weekly Assessment Document Updates, as needed
  • Complete bi-weekly Hawthorne’s Open Positions Report, as needed
  • Complete Regional Manager Reports, as needed

  • 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 leadership

  Recruiter - Qualifications:

  Education & 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 REQUIREMENTS:

  Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

  FLSA Status: Exempt

  Hours 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.

  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.

  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.).

  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.

  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.

  Pre-Employment: Drug testing and background screening. Successfully complete pre-employment psychological and basic skills exam, including interest patterns.

  Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems.

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  We are seasoned multifamily management experts with extensive lease-up and asset repositioning expertise.

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