Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hilltop Residential is seeking a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing Corporate Office team and support our talent acquisition efforts, primarily focused on hiring maintenance and service staff of our Multifamily Properties across the Southeast US. This role will help source candidates, conduct initial interviews, and provide a welcoming, positive first impression of our company. The ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for finding great people and delivering an excellent candidate experience.

Hilltop Residential was founded in 2017 and currently owns and operates over $2 billion of multifamily assets across major markets in the southeastern United States. At Hilltop Residential, we are proud of our vibrant culture. We are a world-class real estate investment company that provides unparalleled excellence to our customers and investors. Hilltop is focused on creating an unforgettable experience not only as a great place to live, but also a great place to work, and we are honored to have received the recognition as a Great Place to Work four years in a row, as well as being named a Top Workplace by the Houston Chronicle.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the overall sourcing, interview, selection, and closing processes
• Source candidates using a variety of search methods and platforms, to build a robust candidate pipeline for hiring managers
• Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, initial phone/zoom conversations
• Design and manage job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements
• Perform reference checks
• Extend and discuss offers
• Manage onboarding and new hire process
• Stay abreast of recruiting trends, methods, and best practices
• Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations
• Track and analyze hiring success, turnover, and job sourcing results
• Track recruitment costs and effectiveness
• Perform market and compensation research and analysis
• Scaling current programs and functions: talent pooling, job fairs, internship
• Assist in branding and marketing of Hilltop family and opportunities to join
• Potentially assist in performance reviews and evaluations

• 1+ year of Recruiting and/or Human Resources experience strongly preferred
• Multifamily Property Management experience in lieu of recruiting experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing highly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships built on trust
• Excellent organizational, time management and strategic planning skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple job postings at one time
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Familiar with interview techniques and applicant screening methods, as well as common sourcing avenues
• Understanding of employment laws and regulations

This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition and will be fully in-person located at our Corporate Office located at 9651 Katy Freeway in Houston, TX 77024.

Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications—not race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship or any other status or characteristic covered by federal, state or local law.