Head of Talent & Development

Banks Valuation • Chicago, IL

3h • Remote

About The Position

Banks Valuation is a national residential real estate appraisal firm serving lenders, homeowners, and businesses, committed to delivering efficient, consistent, and high-quality appraisals across multiple markets. As the Head of Talent & Development, you will play a pivotal role in expanding and developing the panel of licensed residential appraisers. This position is responsible for leading recruiting efforts, onboarding new hires, and ensuring appraiser quality during their initial integration. This role is designed to grow with the right person, offering a clear path to Director of Talent & Development, with the opportunity to build and lead your own team as the company scales.

Requirements

• Currently or previously held a residential appraiser license
• 3+ years of experience in residential appraisal, appraiser recruiting, or a closely related field
• Proven success recruiting and hiring licensed residential appraisers end-to-end across multiple U.S. states
• Experience running a structured onboarding program for new hires
• Comfort reviewing appraisal reports and identifying quality issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication. You will be the first voice of Banks Valuation for every new appraiser.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and CRMs
• Must be authorized to work in and reside in the United States
• Able to travel for occasional conferences (approximately 2 per year, expenses covered)

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruiting for licensed residential appraisers across active and target states, from sourcing through signed offer.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates to support business growth.
• Design and execute a structured 60-day onboarding program covering orientation, platform training, workflow expectations, and early-order support.
• Review initial appraisal reports from new appraisers, provide coaching on quality standards, and determine readiness for full panel integration.
• Own the first 60 days of each new appraiser’s experience, ensuring a smooth transition and adherence to company standards.
• Collaborate with growth leadership and other stakeholders to continuously improve recruiting and training processes.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $65,000 to $75,000, plus performance bonus (OTE $110,000 to $135,000+)
• Fully remote, full-time position with flexible work environment
• Clear path to Director of Talent & Development, with the opportunity to build and lead your own team
• Real ownership from day one: shape recruiting and training programs at a growing national firm
• Direct access to leadership and a voice in how the company scales
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed