Candidate Experience Manager

HGF1000HGFEN; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Education reimbursement

Sponsored training

Discounted housing

Onsite gym

Sports/event tickets

Pet insurance

Job summary

H.G. Fenton Company is seeking a Candidate Experience Manager in San Diego to design and optimize the end-to-end candidate journey across interviews, selection, and onboarding.

You will own the process with mentorship from the Director of Talent Acquisition and Development, delivering high-quality outcomes and measurable improvements. You will drive recruiting systems, partner with hiring managers, and promote an engaging employer brand through marketing and communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of recruiting support or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, ATS, job boards, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the candidate experience across interview, selection, and hiring processes.
• Own the recruitment workflow with autonomy under the Director of Talent Acquisition and Development.
• Drive efficiency and consistency in hiring procedures and candidate engagement.

Skills

Experience

Communication

Self-Lead/Autonomy

Proven Track Record

Driver's License

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Candidate Experience Manager!

What You Will Do

As a Candidate Experience Manager, you'll be the driving force behind designing, implementing, and continuously improving an exceptional candidate experience across Fenton’s interview, selection, and hiring processes.

With autonomy over your process and under the mentorship of the Director of Talent Acquisition and Development, you'll thrive in this high-energy role, making a lasting impact on the organization’s growth and success.

Why You Will Love Working at H.G. Fenton

• Candidate Experience Management: You’ll design, implement, and continuously improve Fenton’s candidate experience across all touchpoints, ensuring a positive, consistent, and compliant experience from initial contact to onboarding.
• Systems and Processes: You’ll shape Talent Attraction systems and processes with the goal of streamlining, automating, and standardizing Fenton’s hiring procedures, ensuring efficient and consistent workflows.
• HGF’s Employment Brand: Trusted advisor managing our employment brand through marketing, communication, and other hiring activities, effectively meeting and engaging candidates.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of recruiting support or equivalent experience. Customer Service and Sales Experience highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers alike.
• Recruitment Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and social media platforms.
• Proven Track Record: You’ll have a history of delivering excellent candidate experiences and achieving metrics.
• Self-Leader: You are a self-motivated, proactive individual who takes ownership of your projects and is committed to delivering high-quality results.
• A valid driver’s license is required as driving is an essential job function and no comparable alternative transportation options (e.g., ride-hailing, carpooling, bicycling, walking) can reasonably fulfill the role within equivalent travel time or cost.

Compensation

The total compensation range for this position is $34/hr - $40/hr (inclusive of an annual bonus). Base pay may vary based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. Fenton’s goal is to ensure performance-based compensation that is motivating and competitive – and we adopt a pay-for-performance approach.

Benefits worth highlighting!

• 3 weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and 48 hours of sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Education reimbursement and sponsored training programs
• Discounted apartment housing (15–20% off Fenton communities)
• Onsite gym, Padres tickets, San Diego FC Tickets, team-building events, pet insurance discounts, and more.

Our Compensation Philosophy

Fenton’s goal is to ensure performance-based compensation that is motivating and competitive – and we adopt a pay-for-performance approach.

About H.G. Fenton Company

We are a family-owned Real Estate Company born in San Diego, operating for over 100 years. Our largest and fastest-growing operations are in multifamily housing and commercial property management, where our purpose is to provide quality products and services that enable our customers to live well and our businesses to succeed.

Through our commitment to our core values, we empower employees to make decisions that align with our culture, pioneer innovation, enhance the employee experience, promote professional development, and encourage work‑life balance, ensuring our continued success for another 100 years.

Equal Opportunity Employer

H.G. Fenton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please reach out to [e-mail].