At WinnCompanies, our work starts with people — the residents who call our communities home, the neighborhoods we help strengthen, and the 4,600+ team members across 30 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico who make it all possible. As an award-winning owner, developer, and manager of high-impact, mixed-income apartment communities, we are proud to be one of the nation’s leading managers of multifamily housing and one of the largest operators of affordable housing communities.
We bring together people who care about quality housing, meaningful service, and making a difference every day. Through our innovative resident services platform and commitment to exceptional communities, we offer career opportunities for individuals who want their work to create lasting impact.
Interested in learning more? Visit WinnCompanies to explore our benefits, mission, communities, and career opportunities.
About the opportunity
WinnCompanies is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support our operations and corporate hiring from Chicago, IL.
You will partner closely with Talent Acquisition Operations, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes across residential and corporate roles while providing an exceptional candidate experience.
The salary range for this role is $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually. The selected candidate will adhere to the following schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Please note that this role is fully remote.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for residential (onsite property roles) and corporate positions.
- Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to meet hiring goals and timelines.
- Build talent pipelines through sourcing (Phenom, Dayforce, LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, events).
- Develop partnerships with schools, trade programs, and workforce organizations.
- Manage job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.
- Deliver regular hiring updates to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with WinnCompanies hiring policies and processes.
- Provide a high level of customer service to candidates and internal partners.
Requirements
- Strong sourcing skills (active + passive) across ATS/CRM platforms and external tools.
- Excellent organization, follow-up, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable presenting updates to leadership.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and customer focus.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3 – 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-volume environments (e.g., skilled trades, property management, hospitality, staffing).
- A current vehicle license in good standing and meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
- Experience with passive sourcing and modern recruiting tools (ATS/CRM).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
- Knowledge of employment laws and hiring practices.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (HR, Business, or related).
- Experience with Phenom CRM and/or Dayforce ATS.
- Property management or affordable housing experience.
- General HR knowledge.
Benefits & Perks
Eligible full-time U.S. employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, a floating holiday, and a day of service
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and dependent care savings options
- 401(k) with company match and company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and career growth resources
- Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, commuter benefits, and employee discount programs
- Flexible work options for eligible positions
Learn more about our benefits at https://www.winnbenefits.com.
If you are a California Resident, please see our Notice of Collection here.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Internal candidates, please apply here: Internal Careers Hub