Talent Acquisition Specialist

EJF Real Estate Services, Inc.

. Manage the full-cycle recruitment process and related employee lifecycle activities for EJF and its affiliate companies .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes while effectively managing candidate pipelines and recruitment metrics. Proficient in utilizing ATS and workflow management tools to enhance recruitment efficiency and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruitment ExperienceATS AdministrationCompensation BenchmarkingPaylocity ProficiencyMonday.com Experience

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitmentCandidate AssessmentCompensation BenchmarkingRecruitment Metrics ReportingOnboarding CoordinationOffboarding CoordinationProcess ImprovementJob Description DraftingSourcing StrategiesRecruitment Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCustomer-Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

PaylocityMonday.comMicrosoft Office SuiteApplicant Tracking System (ATS)

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesRecruitment BrandingService-Based IndustryReal Estate RecruitmentProperty Management Recruitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process and related employee lifecycle activities for EJF and its affiliate companies
Partner with hiring managers to clarify position requirements, establish hiring timelines, and determine sourcing approaches
Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates; coordinate interviews, selection activities, and candidate communications
Draft and update job descriptions with department leaders
Conduct market compensation benchmarking and prepare salary recommendations for VP of Human Resources approval
Prepare offer documentation and coordinate the offer process
Develop and maintain candidate pipelines
Administer Paylocity recruitment functions, including ATS, requisitions, candidate stages, workflows, templates, communications, and automations
Use Monday.com to manage recruitment, hiring, offer, onboarding, and offboarding workflows
Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, checklists, and process documentation
Identify and implement process improvements for recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding
Maintain and report recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, pipeline activity, offer acceptance, and hiring status
Provide hiring status updates and identify delays, risks, or workflow issues
Coordinate onboarding, including pre-employment requirements, new-hire documentation, orientation, technology, access, equipment, training, and milestone tracking
Coordinate offboarding, including separation documentation, exit interviews, property recovery, access notifications, communications, and milestone tracking
Manage job postings across job boards, professional networks, social media, and sourcing platforms
Support recruitment branding initiatives and develop recruiting materials
Attend career fairs, networking events, industry events, and recruitment outreach activities
Maintain relationships with recruiting resources, schools, professional associations, and community partners
Ensure recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding activities comply with company policies and applicable employment requirements
Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records
Respond to applicant and new-hire questions and escalate complex or sensitive matters to the Human Resources Manager
Coordinate priorities with the Human Resources Manager and request administrative support when needed
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
Three or more years of full-cycle recruitment experience
Experience managing multiple concurrent requisitions in a fast-paced environment
Experience supporting onboarding and offboarding processes
Experience administering an ATS and maintaining recruitment workflows
Experience with compensation benchmarking and preparation of salary recommendations preferred
Experience using Paylocity or a similar HRIS preferred
Experience using Monday.com or a similar workflow, CRM, or project management platform preferred
Experience in HR consulting preferred
Experience recruiting in real estate, property management, hospitality, or another service-based industry preferred
Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruitment practices and employment requirements applicable to hiring
Excellent interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship-building skills
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple openings, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and follow-through
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive candidate and employee information
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer-service orientation and ability to build effective working relationships
Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned processes, and escalate issues appropriately
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and maintain composure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort learning and using HR, recruitment, and workflow technology
Ability to identify process gaps and implement practical, sustainable improvements
Demonstrated accountability, initiative, problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork
Ability to remain stationary and work at a computer for extended periods
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual platforms
Occasional travel may be required for career fairs, recruiting events, company meetings, or related business activities
Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 20 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO
13 observed holidays
Friday early office closure at 2 pm
Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, and vision)
401k plan with 4% company match and immediate vesting
Reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities