Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: On-Site Norfolk, VA Corporate Office

FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports full-cycle corporate recruiting across HGMC's New York, Norfolk, and Dallas offices, partnering with hiring managers and senior leaders to fill professional and mid-to-senior level positions. Working alongside the Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager, this role manages a focused requisition load with a strong emphasis on candidate quality, stakeholder communication, and a polished hiring experience. In addition to recruiting, the Specialist supports a range of corporate HR operations activities including onboarding, reporting, and program coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to define role requirements, candidate profiles, and selection criteria
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for professional and mid-to-senior level corporate roles, ensuring a high-touch candidate experience from first contact through offer
• Source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, professional networks, and direct outreach
• Screen and evaluate candidates through resume review, phone screens, and structured assessments aligned to role requirements
• Coordinate interview logistics across multiple stakeholders, including executive-level interviewers, and prepare hiring teams for effective candidate evaluation
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of recruitment activity, interview feedback, and hiring decisions

Stakeholder Partnership & Strategy

• Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders, setting clear expectations on timing, market realities, and candidate slates
• Develop and refine sourcing strategies tailored to each search, including market mapping for harder-to-fill roles
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives that strengthen HGMC's presence in the NY, Norfolk, and Dallas markets
• Create and update job descriptions in partnership with hiring managers to reflect current scope and requirements
• Provide thoughtful candidate recommendations that support diverse and well-rounded teams

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

• Input new hire information into HR Information System
• Facilitate corporate onboarding activities, including I-9 processing and new hire notifications
• Partner on New Hire Orientation delivery and continuous improvement
• Support acquisition-related hiring and onboarding when corporate-level transitions occur

HR Operations & Program Support

• Generate and manage termination reports, including corporate terminations
• Maintain and update corporate organizational charts
• Support compliance-related notifications and documentation
• Coordinate the corporate Internship Program, including sourcing, selection, and intern experience
• Represent HGMC at hiring events and on-campus activities to build long-term talent pipelines

What You'll Bring

Required

• Four to six years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least two years in corporate or professional recruiting
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior stakeholders and managing searches with significant business visibility
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Glassdoor
• Strong sourcing skills across passive and active candidate channels
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to represent HGMC credibly to senior candidates
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple offices and stakeholders
• Working knowledge of employment compliance requirements and recruitment best practices
• Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential candidate and employee information

Preferred

• Experience recruiting across multiple geographies
• Familiarity with Dayforce or similar HCM-integrated ATS platforms
• Experience supporting HR operations functions such as onboarding, reporting, or org chart maintenance
• Familiarity with AI-driven recruiting tools and techniques
• Real estate, property management, or financial services industry experience

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 10+ Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Birthday Off (Multifamily)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit (Corporate)
• Wellness Perks
• FinFit Financial Wellness Program
• Legal Resources
• Employee Apartment Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Insta Pay Eligible
• Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
• Employee Recognition & Awards

Benefit eligibility will be determined at the time of hire. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, hours worked, and other qualifying criteria.

Veteran Friendly This pre-employment application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.

Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.