Corporate Recruiter at Nolan Living

Description

Job Title: Corporate Recruiter

Department: Human Resources

Location: Corporate Office (Leawood, KC)

Reporting To: SVP, Corporate & Business Development

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

The Corporate Recruiter serves as a key ambassador of Nolan Living’s brand and culture, driving efficient and effective hiring across the organization. This role leads the full-cycle recruitment process—from sourcing and screening to interviewing and onboarding—ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience for candidates and stakeholders alike.

Supporting both corporate positions (approximately 10%) and property-level roles at our multifamily communities (approximately 90%), the ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment driven by high industry turnover, builds meaningful relationships, and identifies exceptional talent that strengthens our teams and culture.

In addition to recruitment responsibilities, this role contributes to strategic HR initiatives, including talent development, corporate training, and occasional departmental support.

Company Overview:

Nolan Living is a fully integrated owner and operator of residential communities nationwide, with a strategic concentration in the Midwest and Texas. Over the past 30 years, we’ve built a strong track record, acquiring approximately 19,000 apartment units. Today, we proudly own and operate 27 communities and over 6,500 units.

Our team of 200+ professionals brings deep expertise across a range of disciplines, including investments, property management, construction, asset management, finance, accounting, human resources, and marketing. At Nolan Living, our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we remain deeply committed to fostering a culture defined by excellence, integrity, and continuous growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate and property-level roles, including sourcing, interviewing, extending offers, background checks, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to assess workforce needs, define role requirements, and align hiring strategies with business objectives.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to attract, evaluate, and hire top-tier talent across all departments, emphasizing long-term retention and cultural alignment.
• Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, referrals, and industry networks to identify both active and passive candidates.
• Engage and nurture relationships with passive talent pipelines through proactive outreach (LinkedIn, Indeed, industry associations, etc.).
• Create compelling, brand-aligned job postings to attract qualified applicants and strengthen employer branding.
• Coordinate interview logistics, ensure timely communication, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct reference and background checks in accordance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate data within Paylocity ATS.
• Produce weekly, quarterly, and annual recruiting analytics and present insights to leadership.
• Manage vendor relationships and recruitment budgets (LinkedIn, Indeed, background check providers, etc.).
• Collaborate with HR leadership to develop and deliver training modules and onboarding content for corporate employees, ensuring consistent alignment with company culture and expectations.
• Represent Nolan Living at networking events, job fairs, and professional associations to expand recruiting reach and strengthen community partnerships.
• Stay informed on employment law, recruitment trends, and best practices to enhance effectiveness and compliance.
• Provide occasional HR team support (e.g., onboarding, employee relations, benefits coordination) as needed.

Nolan Living Summary:

• Nolan Living (the “Company”) is a vertically integrated owner and operator of residential communities (apartments) across the United States, with a focus in the Midwest and Texas.
• The Company has a 30-year record of accomplishment of successfully acquiring and repositioning residential communities with approximately 19,000 units acquired and 13,000 disposed of since 1992
• The Company currently owns and manages 27 communities consisting of more than 6,500 units
• Nolan Living employs over 250 professionals in investments, property management, construction management, asset management, finance, accounting, HR, and marketing.

Requirements

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

· 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a corporate or agency setting

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Proficiency with ATS platforms and sourcing tools (e.g., Paylocity, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed)

· General knowledge of employment laws and hiring best practices

Preferred Skills:

· Experience recruiting for a variety of roles and departments; experience recruiting for companies that have multiple locations is a plus

· Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously

· Creative problem-solving and adaptability in a changing environment

· Employee will be based in the corporate office (Leawood Kansas), where we currently observe a hybrid work schedule with Mondays and Fridays as work from home and Tuesday through Thursdays in the office together. In 2026, we will be in the office from Mondays through Thursdays, with Fridays as a work from home day

EEO Statement:

Nolan Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Employee Acknowledgement:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the company. Employees must comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments required by company officials. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee. The responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operation.

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