Recruiter

Hillwood • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillwood, a Perot Company, is a premier real estate investment and development company founded on a culture of integrity, respect, excellence and teamwork. The company is a full-service real estate developer, investor and advisor focused on developing opportunities for investors, partners and communities around the world. See additional details at www.hillwood.com . Position Summary: Hillwood’s centralized Human Resources department is seeking to add a driven and strategic Recruiter to join our growing Talent Acquisition team in our corporate headquarters located in Dallas, Texas. This on-site role offers full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle, from requisition intake and sourcing through offer negotiation and onboarding. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, including executive stakeholders, helping them attract and secure high-caliber talent in a competitive market. We are seeking a recruiting professional who goes beyond filling roles. This individual will influence talent strategy, build strong partnerships across the organization, and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises strong business judgment, and approaches talent acquisition with a strong sense of service, urgency and thoughtfulness.

Requirements

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish credibility and trust with hiring managers, executive stakeholders, and candidates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and advise at multiple levels
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple searches in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn quickly and navigate new business functions and industries
• Strong business acumen and judgment leveraged to assess talent and provide clear hiring recommendations
• Experience with proactive sourcing strategies, including social media recruiting and passive candidate engagement
• Ability to conduct structured, competency-based interviews and evaluate candidates objectively
• Ability to analyze recruiting data and contribute to reporting and process improvement efforts
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2 to 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience within a corporate or similarly professional environment
• Minimum of 2 years of in-house recruiting experience
• Experience leading full-cycle recruitment across diverse business functions and levels, from individual contributors to senior leadership
• Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter; familiarity with CRM tools preferred
• Experience with competency-based interviewing and structured hiring practices

Nice To Haves

• Industry recruiting experience in real estate, financial services, or related sectors strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles, including intake meetings, sourcing strategy development, candidate evaluation, stakeholder consultation, offer development and negotiation, and onboarding support
• Conduct structured, competency-based interviews to assess candidate skills, experience, and organizational alignment
• Present qualified candidates to hiring teams with clear evaluations and data-informed recommendations
• Manage interview logistics and guide hiring teams through a consistent, thorough selection process
• Lead offer discussions in partnership with HR and hiring leaders to ensure competitive, timely offer delivery
• Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand talent needs, define role requirements, and align hiring strategies with business objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and executive stakeholders by providing market insights, compensation guidance, and talent availability trends
• Influence hiring decisions through sound business judgment, thoughtful consultation, and data-informed recommendations
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract active and passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, AI-enabled tools, networking, referrals, and other innovative channels
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs
• Provide a high-touch, white-glove experience for candidates by maintaining proactive communication, setting clear expectations, and ensuring a high-quality, efficient hiring process
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects Hillwood’s brand, values, and commitment to excellence
• Support employer branding initiatives and contribute to a positive external perception of Hillwood as an employer of choice
• Leverage recruiting technologies, including UKG and CRM platforms, to enhance efficiency, reporting, and candidate engagement
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend emerging recruiting technologies and AI-enabled tools that improve sourcing, screening, workflow automation, and reporting
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to assess effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate documentation and workflow management within recruiting systems
• Support broader Talent Acquisition initiatives and process optimization efforts that elevate the overall recruiting function

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level