Talent Acquisition Specialist (contract)

Temporary Full-Cycle Recruiter

WinnCompanies is seeking a Temporary Full-Cycle Recruiter to support East Coast operations and corporate hiring from our Boston, MA headquarters (Government Center). You will partner closely with Talent Acquisition Operations, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across residential and corporate roles while providing an exceptional candidate experience. You will be based out of our Boston, MA Headquarters located at One Washington Mall, Boston, MA 02108 (Government Center) on Mondays-Thursdays with the option to work remotely on Fridays. Occasional travel may be required for career fairs, hiring events, or interviews.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for residential (onsite property roles) and corporate positions
• Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to meet hiring goals and timelines
• Build talent pipelines through sourcing (Phenom, Dayforce, LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, events)
• Develop partnerships with schools, trade programs, and workforce organizations
• Manage job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate communications
• Deliver regular hiring updates to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with WinnCompanies hiring policies and processes
• Provide a high level of customer service to candidates and internal partners

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Strong sourcing skills (active + passive) across ATS/CRM platforms and external tools
• Excellent organization, follow-up, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable presenting updates to leadership
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and customer focus
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-volume environments (e.g., skilled trades, property management, hospitality, staffing)
• Experience with passive sourcing and modern recruiting tools (ATS/CRM)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Knowledge of employment laws and hiring practices
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Nice to Have

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree (HR, Business, or related)
• Experience with Phenom CRM and/or Dayforce ATS
• Property management or affordable housing experience
• General HR knowledge

Our Benefits:

Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
• 401(k) plan options with a company match
• Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
• Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D optional supplemental life insurance
• Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
• Employee Corporate Discount Programs
• Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
• Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families
• To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com

Why WinnCompanies?

A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives.

A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace.

A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members' career growth and professional development.

A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we're committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.

About Us:

WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there's a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.