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AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc.

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc., Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201


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 RoleSummary of Job Description:The Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition position is a highly visible role responsible for partnering directly with stakeholders in Residential Services as a thought leader and trusted advisor. The candidate will serve as a consultant, leader, and problem solver responsible for setting and executing the talent acquisition strategy for the residential services business. This role will also advise business leadership on market trends and best practices in recruiting, help business and recruiting leaders optimize hiring strategies, scale best practices in talent acquisition, drive process improvements, make data driven decisions and deliver on key initiatives including diversity strategies.Essential Job Functions:Manage, engage and develop a team of high-performing staff in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.Manage the regional TA team capability to proactively source and build diverse candidate pools.Lead recruitment strategy for active requisitions, which provides an overview of the external market, as well as a firm understanding of the capabilities needed by the business.Create processes and procedures to effectively recruit qualified candidates into the organization.Partner with key stakeholders (Business Leaders, Hiring Managers, Hiring Teams, and HR Business Partners) to determine future talent needs and appropriate sourcing strategies; this requires a deep understanding through extensive market research of the channels where we can find the best, diverse talent.Conduct targeted leadership searches across Residential Services and various areas of the business to identify qualified candidates in a timely and efficient manner.Establish, track, and report key recruiting metrics.Manage college and technical school partnerships to ensure AvalonBay sources qualified interns and entry level candidates.Participate and/or lead HR or cross-functional project teams and initiatives related to HR, talent acquisition and the organization.Non-Essential Functions:All other tasks as assigned by the manager.Minimum Qualifications:Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience.Experience:

7 years of full life cycle recruiting experience preferably in real estate, retail, hospitality, or customer service-related industry.3+ years of people management experience.Experience in both staffing agency and corporate recruiting are preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Possesses a keen eye for talent. Assesses candidates and match their skills/abilities to the position requirements.Effectively screens and interviews all levels of candidates from entry-level to director level roles.Exhibits knowledge of candidate sourcing vehicles and direct sourcing techniques.Provides excellent customer service skills and acts with a sense of urgency.Communicates effectively within all levels of the organization.Possesses organizational skills and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail.Works in a fast-paced environment and completes multiple tasks at the same time.Exhibits proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems and Outlook.Demonstrates strong project/account management skills.Operates independently with little or no supervision.How AvalonBay Supports YouWe know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.We offer:Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits

(https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits)

for information.Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.Additional InfoAvalonBay 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/

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