Talent Acquisition & People Experience Specialist

ABOUT PROSPERA

Prospera has been empowering families since 1993 by providing safe, high-quality, affordable housing with support services to those in need. As a mission-driven, values-based nonprofit, Prospera is committed to fostering family stability and a strong sense of community by addressing individual needs.

At the heart of our work are our core values: integrity, accountability, excellence, commitment, dignity, fairness, and respect. These core values are our guiding principles and shape everything we do, from how we serve our residents, to how we support one another as a team.

At Prospera, every team member plays a vital role in advancing our mission. We welcome passionate individuals who are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition & People Experience Specialist  is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment for all positions across the organization, with particular emphasis on property management, maintenance, and leasing roles. This includes partnering with hiring managers to define staffing needs, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, negotiating and extending offers, and ensuring a smooth transition into onboarding. This role focuses on the recruiting lifecycle and is not responsible for broader HR functions such as employee relations, benefits administration, or compliance training.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with hiring managers and regional leadership to identify staffing needs, define role requirements, and build effective   sourcing strategies.
• Prepare and post job requisitions in the applicant tracking system and external job boards.
• Source, screen, and assess candidates for open positions, including corporate, property management, and maintenance roles, referring qualified applicants to hiring managers.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and regional leadership.
• Track candidate progress through screening, interviews, and offer stages in Paylocity and related tracking tools.
• Extend, negotiate, and finalize offer letters, and coordinate candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
• Hand off new hire information to the HR onboarding team and coordinate timing of start dates with hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records and ensure recruiting activity complies with internal processes and applicable employment laws.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for hard-to-fill and recurring roles, including maintenance technicians, property managers, assistant managers, and leasing agents.
• Maintain relationships with existing external recruiting partners, including staffing/temp agencies and community-based organizations, to support candidate sourcing.
• Represent Prospera professionally at job fairs, community events, and other recruiting outreach as needed.
• Participate in all recruiting functions, including but not limited to hiring events, job fairs, and other recruitment initiatives. 
• Perform additional recruiting-related projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES – GENERAL PERFORMANCE

• Strong full-cycle recruiting, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to present and negotiate offers effectively.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with hiring managers and candidates alike.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple open requisitions at once.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Proficiency with ATS/HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance (e.g., EEO, ADA, FCRA as applied to background checks).
• Experience sourcing for high-volume or hard-to-fill roles.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• Full-cycle recruiting experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for maintenance, property management, assistant manager, and/or leasing agent roles is a plus.
• Nonprofit recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or AIRS/PHR-recruiting credential) is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% within Prospera's service area.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver's License required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMMUNICATION REQUIRED

Fosters a positive work environment embracing the Mission and Core Values of Prospera (Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Commitment, Dignity, Fairness and Respect).

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• The mental work demands regular attendance, working well with others, verbal contact with others, noise, and occasional travel by conventional means including motor vehicle within Prospera's region and other locations as required.

COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK AT PROSPERA

All roles at Prospera contribute to our shared mission of providing safe, high-quality affordable housing with support services to those in need. As such, we value collaboration across departments and levels of the organization and expect all team members to work together in service of that mission. This means actively communicating with peers, informing colleagues of necessary and helpful information across functions, and modeling collaborative approaches to work. Regardless of role or title, every team member is part of a collective effort, and we succeed when we coordinate, share knowledge, and support each other in the pursuit of our goals. Prospera's success and the ability to serve our mission ultimately relies on cross-functional teamwork, and collaboration is a standard expectation for every role.

CONFIDENTIALITY

This position may have access to confidential and sensitive information, including personnel matters (such as hiring, terminations, investigations, and performance issues), resident information, and organizational strategies. Employees are expected to handle all such information in accordance with Prospera's confidentiality policies and applicable laws, ensuring it is shared only with individuals who have a legitimate business need to know. Maintaining discretion and protecting the privacy of employees, residents, and the organization is a critical requirement of this role.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Prospera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.