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Description

Who We Are

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it’s a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk-takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do:  PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live), GRIT (We Got This), LIFT (Help Each Other Win), SHINE (Bring Your Full Self), UPHOLD (Never Break Trust), GROW (Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.

What We Do

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated company, focused on acquiring, developing, and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent (“BTR”) sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven client service. In its award-winning student portfolio, Core currently owns and/or manages over 45,000 beds – and has a pipeline of over 49,000 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR division currently has approximately 4,000 homes under development and in its pipeline in high growth metros across the country. * For more information, visit www.corespaces.com.

*Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q2 2025

Benefits That Matter

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
• Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance
• Competitive pay that values your contributions
• Incentives designed to reward your achievements
• Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
• Paid 15 holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
• Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
• Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
• Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
• An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services      
• Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

Position Overview

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will play a pivotal role in our company's continuous growth, collaborating closely with leaders to recruit talent across various business lines and corporate functions across accounting, finance, IT, acquisitions, development, and other key departments to attract top-tier talent. Your work will extend beyond hiring, as you'll assist our Talent Management team in refining talent acquisition systems, improving reporting, managing special projects, and enhancing our processes. Your experience and insights will significantly contribute to our recruitment success.

The ideal candidate brings strong full-lifecycle recruiting experience within high-growth or real estate environments, with particular depth in Accounting & Finance hiring. This position requires a proactive, relationship-drive approach, and you’ll contribute to refining a best-in-class, recruiting practice.

What You Will Do

• Conduct full-cycle recruiting across corporate functions, including partnering with hiring managers to build job descriptions, identify sourcing channels, screen resumes, conduct interviews, manage scheduling, coach hiring teams, and extend offers — all while ensuring a quality candidate experience.
• Serve as the key point of contact for senior executives to support staffing strategies and craft job descriptions aligned with role responsibilities, qualifications, and business needs across functions such as accounting, finance, IT, acquisitions, and development.
• Specialize in identifying and placing top-tier talent in Accounting & Finance roles, with a deep understanding of financial operations within real estate, construction, and development.
• Partner in a hybrid capacity by working on-site in our Chicago headquarters several days a week to actively engage with hiring managers and corporate teams, build stronger relationships, and better understand departmental needs.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies targeting passive, active, and diverse candidates using job boards, social media, digital marketing, referrals, job fairs, and industry events.
• Support DEI hiring by expanding outreach to underrepresented groups and evaluating sourcing channels to recommend more inclusive and effective practices.
• Know the ins and outs of each position being sourced to assess applicant qualifications objectively and ensure consistent, inclusive screening and candidate slates.
• Collaborate with the Talent Management team to design and optimize recruiting processes, toolkits, and workflows that improve operational efficiency and hiring manager experience.
• Utilize Paycom and iCIMS to streamline workflows, manage pipelines, enhance reporting accuracy, and recommend system or process improvements.
• Build, track, and report on funnel performance, time-to-fill, source quality, and key recruiting KPIs; leverage data to refine strategies and improve service levels.
• Partner with Talent Development to deliver behavioral-based interviewing training and coaching to hiring managers.
• Collaborate with Talent Management leadership to evaluate when third-party search firms are needed for hard-to-fill or highly specialized roles.
• Support special projects across Talent Management, including diversity hiring strategies, compliance updates, process improvements, and technology enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Willingly support team needs beyond your core responsibilities – "all for one, one for all."
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ideally, you'll have

• At least three (3) years of recruiting experience within a start-up or high-growth setting.
• Specialized recruiting experience in student housing or real estate, with a proven track record of successful placements in accounting, finance, development, investments, or acquisitions.
• A passion for attracting and acquiring top talent and delivering an extraordinary recruitment service.
• Experience managing multiple searches and sourcing strategies for passive candidates.
• Exceptional organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• The ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Advanced knowledge of setting up and utilizing an ATS, assessment tools, and online sourcing.
• Adaptable interpersonal skills to work effectively with various stakeholders, from peers to senior executives.

You'll crush it if you have experience with

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A highly proactive nature and eagerness to take initiative.
• Experience with Google Suite Programs.
• Experience with Paycom,iCIMS, DocuSign, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite, Canva.

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Manager, Talent Acquisition

Direct Reports: N/A

Disclaimer: Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.