HR and Talent Acquisition Specialist

HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company: HH Red Stone Properties LLC

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, onsite

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources

Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 annually, depending on relevant experience and qualifications

About HH Red Stone

HH Red Stone is a growing property management company overseeing residential communities across multiple states. We are committed to providing exceptional housing services and building strong teams that support our residents, properties, and continued growth.

We are seeking an HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our corporate office in Silver Spring, Maryland. This position focuses primarily on recruiting, with additional responsibility for onboarding and day-to-day HR support.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, the HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage the full recruiting process for property-level and corporate positions. The ideal candidate has experience recruiting within the property management industry and understands the hiring needs of leasing, maintenance, and property operations teams.

This is a hands-on role for someone who actively sources candidates, conducts thoughtful interviews, keeps hiring managers informed, and follows through from the initial opening through the employee’s start date. Approximately 80% of the role will focus on recruiting, with the remaining time supporting onboarding and other HR activities.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting and Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for property managers, assistant property managers, leasing professionals, maintenance supervisors, maintenance technicians, regional positions, and corporate roles.
• Partner with the Vice President of Human Resources and hiring managers to confirm staffing needs, position requirements, compensation ranges, and hiring priorities.
• Create and maintain accurate, engaging job descriptions and advertisements.
• Actively source candidates through Indeed, LinkedIn, employee referrals, industry networks, trade schools, and other recruiting channels.
• Develop candidate pipelines for frequently filled and difficult-to-fill positions, particularly maintenance and property management roles.
• Review applications and conduct initial interviews to assess relevant experience, qualifications, compensation expectations, availability, and interest.
• Coordinate interviews, collect hiring manager feedback, and maintain timely communication with candidates.
• Prepare and coordinate approved offers of employment under the direction of the Vice President of Human Resources.
• Coordinate background screenings and pre-employment requirements, escalating issues for HR review.
• Maintain accurate applicant records, recruiting trackers, and requisition updates.
• Provide regular reporting on open positions, candidate activity, hiring progress, sourcing effectiveness, and recruiting expenses.
• Support hiring for new property transitions and other periods of increased staffing needs.

Onboarding and HR Support

• Coordinate the transition from accepted offer through onboarding and the employee’s first day.
• Support completion of onboarding documents and employment verification requirements within applicable deadlines.
• Maintain accurate employee information and documentation in BambooHR and other HR systems.
• Coordinate with managers and internal departments to prepare for new hires.
• Assist with employee communications, personnel records, reporting, and HR projects.
• Respond to routine employee questions and direct sensitive or complex matters to the Vice President of Human Resources.
• Handle applicant and employee information with discretion and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of recruiting experience, including direct experience recruiting for a property management company or supporting property management clients.
• Experience recruiting for leasing, maintenance, and property management positions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple openings and competing hiring priorities.
• Strong sourcing skills and experience identifying candidates beyond incoming applications.
• Experience conducting initial interviews and assessing candidates against position requirements.
• Strong written communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to work onsite at the Silver Spring, Maryland corporate office Monday–Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting recruiting across multiple properties or states.
• Experience in multifamily or student housing.
• Experience recruiting skilled maintenance professionals and supervisory staff.
• Familiarity with BambooHR, Indeed employer tools, LinkedIn recruiting tools, and background screening platforms.
• Experience with onboarding and general HR administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of qualified candidates for priority openings.
• Proactive sourcing and stronger pipelines for recurring staffing needs.
• Timely candidate communication and clear hiring updates.
• Accurate recruiting records and well-coordinated onboarding.
• Effective partnership with property leaders and the Vice President of Human Resources.

Benefits

Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company matching; paid time off; paid sick leave; paid holidays; and company-provided life and short-term disability coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HH Red Stone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees as required by law.