Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Harbor Group Management•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports full-cycle corporate recruiting across HGMC's New York, Norfolk, and Dallas offices, partnering with hiring managers and senior leaders to fill professional and mid-to-senior level positions. Working alongside the Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager, this role manages a focused requisition load with a strong emphasis on candidate quality, stakeholder communication, and a polished hiring experience. In addition to recruiting, the Specialist supports a range of corporate HR operations activities including onboarding, reporting, and program coordination.

Requirements

Four to six years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least two years in corporate or professional recruiting
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Demonstrated experience partnering with senior stakeholders and managing searches with significant business visibility
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Glassdoor
Strong sourcing skills across passive and active candidate channels
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to represent HGMC credibly to senior candidates
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple offices and stakeholders
Working knowledge of employment compliance requirements and recruitment best practices
Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential candidate and employee information

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting across multiple geographies
Familiarity with Dayforce or similar HCM-integrated ATS platforms
Experience supporting HR operations functions such as onboarding, reporting, or org chart maintenance
Familiarity with AI-driven recruiting tools and techniques
Real estate, property management, or financial services industry experience

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to define role requirements, candidate profiles, and selection criteria
Manage end-to-end recruitment for professional and mid-to-senior level corporate roles, ensuring a high-touch candidate experience from first contact through offer
Source passive and active candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, professional networks, and direct outreach
Screen and evaluate candidates through resume review, phone screens, and structured assessments aligned to role requirements
Coordinate interview logistics across multiple stakeholders, including executive-level interviewers, and prepare hiring teams for effective candidate evaluation
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of recruitment activity, interview feedback, and hiring decisions
Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders, setting clear expectations on timing, market realities, and candidate slates
Develop and refine sourcing strategies tailored to each search, including market mapping for harder-to-fill roles
Contribute to employer branding initiatives that strengthen HGMC's presence in the NY, Norfolk, and Dallas markets
Create and update job descriptions in partnership with hiring managers to reflect current scope and requirements
Provide thoughtful candidate recommendations that support diverse and well-rounded teams
Input new hire information into HR Information System
Facilitate corporate onboarding activities, including I-9 processing and new hire notifications
Partner on New Hire Orientation delivery and continuous improvement
Support acquisition-related hiring and onboarding when corporate-level transitions occur
Generate and manage termination reports, including corporate terminations
Maintain and update corporate organizational charts
Support compliance-related notifications and documentation
Coordinate the corporate Internship Program, including sourcing, selection, and intern experience
Represent HGMC at hiring events and on-campus activities to build long-term talent pipelines