Human Resources Talent Specialist

The Drees Company; Fort Mitchell (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Drees Homes is seeking an HR Talent Specialist to join our Human Resources team at our Corporate Office in Fort Mitchell, KY. This role focuses on attracting top talent, managing onboarding, and supporting HR systems to deliver a positive employee experience.

You will partner with managers, coordinate recruiting across locations, and help strengthen our employer brand through various programs and recruitment marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from posting to offer
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and deliver an exceptional candidate experience
• Administer pre-employment assessments, background checks, and other hiring-related programs
• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding activities for new hires
• Support college recruiting initiatives and career fairs
• Maintain employee data in HRIS with accuracy and integrity
• Support employment branding and social media recruiting
• Conduct exit interviews and provide retention insights
• Generate HR reports for performance, survey, and compliance-related processes
• Assist with employee engagement and community involvement projects

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities for multiple locations
• Partner with managers to forecast talent needs and market trends
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hires
• Support HR systems and data integrity across the HRIS
• Drive college recruiting events and campus outreach
• Assist with branding and social media recruiting initiatives
• Analyze turnover data and provide retention insights
• Assist with performance and compliance reporting
• Support employee engagement and community programs
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Candidate experience

HRIS experience

iCIMS

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG

iCIMS

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers—earning recognition as the 19th largest privately owned builder in the country and building a culture of long-tenured employees.

We are proud to be a four-time U.S. Best Managed Company (2022–2025), a distinction sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be Great Place to Work® certified for the past four years.

Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

HR Talent Specialist

Drees Homes, one of the largest privately-owned homebuilders in the nation, is seeking an HR Talent Specialist to join our Human Resources team at our Corporate Office in Fort Mitchell, KY.

At Drees, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an HR professional who is passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities and creating positive employee experiences from the very first interaction.

As a member of our Human Resources team, you'll play a key role in attracting top talent, managing onboarding programs, supporting HR systems and processes, and helping strengthen our employer brand. If you enjoy building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and finding new ways to improve the hiring experience, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, resume review, screening, interviewing, and offer preparation
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and deliver an exceptional candidate experience
• Administer pre-employment assessments, background checks, drug screenings, and other hiring-related programs
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation activities to ensure a successful transition into the organization
• Assist and coordinate college recruiting initiatives and represent Drees Homes at career fairs, campus events, and networking opportunities
• Maintain employee data and process personnel changes within the HRIS while ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Support employment branding initiatives, recruitment marketing efforts, and social media recruiting platforms
• Conduct exit interviews and provide reporting and insights to support employee retention efforts
• Generate HR reports and support performance review, survey, and compliance-related processes
• Assist with employee engagement activities, community involvement programs, and other Human Resources projects as needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 2-5 years of Human Resources experience with a strong focus on recruiting and talent acquisition
• Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and recruitment processes
• Experience supporting multiple locations and partnering with a variety of business leaders
• HRIS experience required; UKG experience preferred
• Applicant Tracking System experience; iCIMS experience is a plus
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• SHRM-CP certification is a plus

Why Drees

• A collaborative and supportive team culture focused on employee success
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth of our organization
• Exposure to a broad range of Human Resources initiatives and career development opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) savings plan and profit sharing
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave
• Employee discount on the purchase of a Drees home
• Employee Assistance Program and more

Location: Fort Mitchell, KY

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com.