Operations Recruiter

AIR Communities; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent discount 25%

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Community service hours

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Consumer discounts

Professional development

Job summary

AIR Communities is seeking an Operations Talent Recruiter to lead hiring from our Denver headquarters, five days a week in the office. You will drive full-cycle recruitment across a range of positions, build strong regional partnerships, and manage advertising, sourcing relationships, and candidate pipelines to fill vacancies efficiently with quality talent.

You will collaborate with hiring managers, create compelling job ads, and oversee pre-employment screening while contributing to AIR’s

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years recruiting experience in corporate/operations/retail/hospitality
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to learn and use multiple software applications quickly
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Property management experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for a wide variety of openings
• Partner with regional leaders and hiring managers to ensure placement and onboarding
• Source talent using creative methods
• Build relationships with local schools and referral sources
• Manage job ads and select advertising partners
• Create and manage candidate pipeline for critical positions
• Execute team-member referral program
• Monitor postings for quality and alert leaders to fraudulent postings
• Manage candidates through pre-employment screening

Skills

Recruiting

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Job description

AIR Communities is a multifamily real‑estate operator headquartered in Denver, CO. One of the region’s largest owners and operators, AIR manages high‑quality multifamily housing across major markets. The company values integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance, and it offers a range of career opportunities.

The Operations Talent Recruiter will lead hiring efforts for a variety of positions and department teams based out of the Denver headquarters. Working as part of a centralized team, the recruiter will execute AIR’s recruitment strategy to ensure job vacancies are filled in a timely manner with quality candidates.

The position is based in the Denver Tech Center. The current office occupies the top two floors and offers expansive views of the mountains and downtown skyline. This role requires in‑office work five days a week to support central administrative operations.

What You Will Do

• Lead and execute full‑cycle recruitment for a wide variety of job openings, including individual contributor, manager, and leadership positions.
• Establish relationships with regional leaders and hiring managers to ensure successful placement and onboarding.
• Identify creative and effective methods for sourcing quality talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with local school programs and other potential referral sources.
• Manage employment marketing, writing compelling job ads and selecting advertising partners.
• Create and manage a pipeline of internal and external candidates for critical positions.
• Execute AIR’s team‑member referral program.
• Monitor public postings for quality and alert leaders to fraudulent postings.
• Manage candidates through the pre‑employment screening process.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of recruiting experience (corporate, operations, retail, hospitality) or equivalent operations experience.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software applications and data entry systems quickly.
• Dependable and proven ability to work independently.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Property management experience a plus.

What You Bring

Ideally, you are a well‑connected recruiter with a passion for matching the right person to the right job at the right time. You thrive in a fast paced, high performance culture, are a trailblazer and influencer who seeks innovative ways to connect with top talent, and you are inquisitive and genuinely interested in the business’s needs.

Additional Information

• Expected pay rate of $78,000-85,000 plus an annual target bonus of 10 %.
• 25 % rent discount at any AIR community (subject to rental application and exclusions).
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; HSA/FSA; short and long term disability paid by company.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6 % employer match.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.
• Paid parental leave up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance and up to 100 % reimbursement for job related certifications and licenses.
• 15 hours of paid time annually for community service.
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
• Consumer discounts on products and services.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth.

Application Deadline

The initial deadline for applications is 5/16/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates offered an appointment must undergo pre-employment screening that includes reference checks, a four-panel drug screening (excluding marijuana testing), employment verification, and a criminal background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. AIR 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.