DescriptionAs the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, you will lead high-volume recruiting for lease-up communities and stabilized assets across our multifamily portfolio. This role is responsible for hiring sales-driven leasing professionals and onsite teams that directly impact occupancy, revenue growth, and the resident experience.
This individual will operate as a strategic partner to sales and operations leaders, supporting new developments through rapid team build-outs and proactive talent pipeline development. The ideal candidate understands the urgency and pace of lease-ups and can build strong talent pipelines in competitive markets.
This position will be full-time, in person 5 days a week, located in either the Vienna, VA office and will report directly to the SVP, People & Culture.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Lease-Up Recruiting Execution- Lead full-cycle recruiting for lease-up communities, including regional sales roles, new home sales consultants, & leasing teams
- Ensure timely staffing aligned with occupancy and revenue goals
- Ensure a positive candidate experience while maintaining speed and efficiency in hiring
Sales Talent Acquisition- Identify and attract candidates with strong sales, closing, and customer conversion skills
- Partner with hiring managers to prioritize sales aptitude over property management experience where appropriate
- Develop innovative and targeted sourcing strategies for competitive labor markets
Pipeline & Market Strategy- Build and maintain active pipelines of leasing talent for upcoming developments
- Track and manage recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline conversion, hiring velocity)
- Stay informed on local market trends, competitor hiring, and compensation benchmarks
Stakeholder Partnership- Partner with Sales & Operations leaders to forecast hiring needs
- Act as a strategic advisor on hiring timelines, talent availability, and workforce planning
Employer Branding & Events- Support hiring events, open houses, and community-based recruiting efforts
- Enhance employer brand positioning for leasing and sales talent
RequirementsKnowledge and Experience: - 3-6+ years of recruiting experience in multifamily, real estate, retail, or sales environments
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong sourcing and interviewing skills, including experience with social media recruitment (Linkedin, Indeed, Glassdoor, industry boards, etc.)
- Proven success in high-volume or growth-phase hiring
- Strong understanding of sales profiles and performance indicators
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions across regions
- Experience with ATS systems (UKG preferred) and AI recruiting tools
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data
Preferred Experience:- Lease-up or new development hiring
- Recruiting for commission-based or sales-driven positions
