Regional Talent Advisor

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Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct targeted searches across the property operations function, including sales and maintenance roles
• Continuously maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for property-level positions
• Proficient with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, Indeed, et, al
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand evolving requirements, skills and experience desired at local communities
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively, in a fast paced environment
• Screen candidates to ensure they're technically qualified, using assessment tools and behavioral interviewing techniques, ensuring a good cultural fit
• Present diverse qualified candidates to hiring managers, schedule candidates to meet with a diverse interview panel
• Plans, attends and host, external recruiting events as needed/requested
• Responsible for all aspects of the on-boarding process for each new hire
• Provide ongoing updates on current openings
• Stay current and up-to-date with industry trends and best practices

Requirements:

• Excellent client service skills
• Advanced knowledge of full-cycle recruiting components, including sourcing and hiring for various roles and levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume recruiting environment and balance competing priorities 
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in related field
• Assess candidate qualifications, to make solid recommendations to hiring managers
• Provide insight related to the candidates, skills/abilities, and the position requirements
• Ability to effectively screen and interview all levels, from entry-level to experienced managers
• Knowledge of candidate sourcing vehicles and direct sourcing techniques
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Boolean searches, Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems and Outlook

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 3-6 years of full life cycle recruiting experience required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 1 year of multi-family on-site property management experience or equivalent, retail, hospitality, or customer service-related industry preferred
• Diversity recruiting experience preferred
• Workday experience a plus
• Project/Account Management skills a plus

How AvalonBay Supports You

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)