Recruiter / HR Generalist
About The Position
Tracing our original history back to 1920, EJF Real Estate Services has been a family-owned, family-operated business focused on residential property management and real estate sales in the Washington DC metropolitan area for over 30 years. Today, we are the largest DC-based property management company servicing hundreds of clients across the DMV. Our extensive market knowledge, hands-on industry experience, and best-in-class customer service work together to help communities thrive. Want to join in on the fun? We are seeking an experienced Recruiter/HR Generalist to support our growing organization. This hybrid role is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, administering day-to-day HR operations, maintaining HRIS data integrity, and overseeing employee offboarding and transitions. The ideal candidate brings strong recruiting expertise coupled with broad HR generalist experience, ensuring a consistent, efficient, and professional employee experience across all EJF entities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
- 3–5 years of HR and recruiting experience (preferably within property management, real estate, or professional services).
- Proficiency using HRIS systems (Paylocity strongly preferred) and applicant tracking systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, etc.)
- Proficiency using project management software (Monday.com experience strongly preferred).
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated success managing recruiting alongside generalist responsibilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, confidentiality, and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a hyper growth environment.
Nice To Haves
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.
- Experience supporting multi-state workforce is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for roles across EJF and affiliated entities, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
- Compose and update job descriptions, including salary recommendations, to reflect current role requirements.
- Develop and maintain recruitment branding initiatives such as job postings, social media presence, and participation in career fairs to attract top talent.
- Coordinate background and reference checks; collaborate with hiring managers on onboarding/training plans; and ensure completion of required new-hire paperwork.
- Oversee onboarding logistics by coordinating with IT, Training, and department managers to ensure timely setup of technology, system access, and required resources.
- Oversee offboarding logistics, coordinate exit interviews, distribute separation materials, recover company property, and revoke system access.
- Maintain accurate employment data in the HRIS and generate reports on key HR metrics, including turnover, headcount, and employee demographics.
- Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants and employees regarding policies, benefits, and HR processes; refer complex matters to the Director of HR.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws across all HR processes.
- Support and contribute to HR initiatives and projects aimed at improving employee engagement, organizational culture, and HR process efficiency.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- EJF offers a comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid Life and Disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and much more.
- EJF is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
