Talent Operations and Engagement Partner

UDR Careers•Highlands Ranch, CO

3d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Talent Operations and Engagement Partner We’re hiring a builder, a visionary, a storyteller, and doer. You’ll partner with peers across Talent Strategy to design scalable recruiting operations while launching programs that activate employees as brand ambassadors, fuel referrals, and strengthen our talent pipeline. This position sits within our Talent Strategy team reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager. You will work on-site at UDR headquarters located in Highlands Ranch, CO, with flexibility for a hybrid schedule. What You’ll Own Talent Operations Engine: Own post-offer execution through Day One and recruiting operational workflows Serve as the central handoff point between Recruiters and HR/People Ops Partner with IT/HRIS on system access, provisioning, and readiness Manage background check workflows and vendors Own referral program administration and optimization Design frictionless onboarding handoffs and communications Lead continuous process improvement across the hiring lifecycle Employer Brand and Candidate Experience: Own and evolve our candidate-facing platforms: Career site, ATS candidate experience, Glassdoor strategy, LinkedIn Jobs presence Candidate communication templates and automations Partner with Culture & Communications on employer branding campaigns and content Manage job description frameworks and EVP messaging Test and deploy new tools that enhance candidate engagement Ensure consistent voice, visuals, and experience across all hiring touchpoints Systems, Data & Process Excellence Serve as a power user and process owner for ATS and HRIS platforms (UKG) Design scalable workflows between Recruiting and HR teams Conduct post-hire and non-hire surveys to continuously improve experience AI & Innovation Partner Partner with the TA leadership team on researching, piloting, and implementing AI tools Identify automation opportunities across recruiting operations and onboarding Improve speed, quality, and candidate communication through technology Help evolve the future-state recruiting ecosystem Why This Role Exists This role is designed to elevate recruiting from a transactional process into a strategic, brand-driven function. It will lead the evolution of candidate and new-hire experiences by aligning operational excellence with employer branding and scalable onboarding programs. From initial outreach through Day One, this position ensures every touchpoint reflects our values, our culture, and our commitment to excellence.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in Recruiting Operations
Strong ATS fluency and comfort owning recruiting platforms and workflows
Demonstrated experience building and scaling talent programs from the ground up
Previous full-lifecycle recruiting experience
Obsessive attention to detail paired with a builder’s mindset
Experience managing vendors and third-party partners
Passion and hunger for learning AI
Comfortable using data and insights to influence decisions and drive change
Thrives in ambiguous environments and enjoys paving uncharted paths
Believes candidate experience is a competitive advantage

Responsibilities

Own post-offer execution through Day One and recruiting operational workflows
Serve as the central handoff point between Recruiters and HR/People Ops
Partner with IT/HRIS on system access, provisioning, and readiness
Manage background check workflows and vendors
Own referral program administration and optimization
Design frictionless onboarding handoffs and communications
Lead continuous process improvement across the hiring lifecycle
Own and evolve our candidate-facing platforms: Career site, ATS candidate experience, Glassdoor strategy, LinkedIn Jobs presence
Candidate communication templates and automations
Partner with Culture & Communications on employer branding campaigns and content
Manage job description frameworks and EVP messaging
Test and deploy new tools that enhance candidate engagement
Ensure consistent voice, visuals, and experience across all hiring touchpoints
Serve as a power user and process owner for ATS and HRIS platforms (UKG)
Design scalable workflows between Recruiting and HR teams
Conduct post-hire and non-hire surveys to continuously improve experience
Partner with the TA leadership team on researching, piloting, and implementing AI tools
Identify automation opportunities across recruiting operations and onboarding
Improve speed, quality, and candidate communication through technology
Help evolve the future-state recruiting ecosystem