Talent Management Specialist

Housing Development Cor; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with 3.5% Employer Match

4–6 Weeks Paid Time Off

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Paid & Subsidized Professional Development

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Full-Time Talent Management Specialist to enhance their mission of creating affordable housing. This role involves developing strategies for recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement. The successful candidate will have expertise in talent management practices and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills. Located in Lancaster, PA, this position offers an impactful opportunity within a passionate HR team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment and talent management.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent-focused initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
• Develop recruitment strategies informed by labor market data.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities.

Skills

Recruitment strategies

Communication

Teamwork

Continuous learning

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

If you are looking for a great employment opportunity, Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic (HDC) is currently seeking a Full-Time Talent Management Specialist in Lancaster, PA.

HDC MidAtlantic envisions a world where a safe, welcoming, affordable place to call home is open to everyone. We believe home shouldn’t be an impossible dream; it should be an attainable reality. We are resident advocates, trusted developers, property managers, community partners, and collaborators. We are part of the fabric of our towns and cities, and have been working with our neighbors since 1971 to create real change and meaningful connections. As champions of the greater good, we are committed to advancing equity, we open the door to opportunities, and we build homes that we can all be proud of.

HDC owns and/or manages over 3,200 apartments, providing housing that is safe and affordable to those with lower incomes, focusing on seniors, families, and individuals living with disabilities. Serving nearly 4,500 residents in 67 communities located in urban, suburban, and rural areas across Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, HDC builds hope and opportunity for all residents to reach their full potential by creating, preserving, and strengthening affordable housing communities.

The Talent Management Specialist serves as a key partner within the Human Resources team, advancing HDC’s mission and core values by strengthening the systems that attract, develop, and retain a high-performing, engaged workforce.

Working in close collaboration with the Director of Human Resources and the Employee Relations Coordinator, this role leads talent-focused initiatives across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, organizational learning, and employee engagement. The Talent Management Specialist applies data-informed, equitable practices to support workforce planning, employee development, and retention aligned with organizational priorities.

Benefits at HDC MidAtlantic

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (Available Day 1)

• 401(k) with 3.5% Employer Match

• 4–6 Weeks Paid Time Off

• 11 Paid Holidays + Floating Holiday (Available Day 1)

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

• Summer Hours – Office closes at 12 PM on Fridays

• Employer Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Student Loan Reimbursement (Eligible Non-Profit Employees)

• Employee Housing Opportunities

• Paid & Subsidized Professional Development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. HDC may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Recruitment and Hiring

• Develop and implement recruiting strategies informed by labor market data, equity-centered hiring practices, and organizational needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to align on job descriptions, selection tools, interview guides, and set expectations for hiring timelines.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, sourcing, applicant screening, interview coordination, and candidate assessments.
• Accountable for contributing to established Human Resources key performance indicators related to time to fill open positions through efficient recruitment practices.

Onboarding

• Lead and continuously improve New Hire Orientation, ensuring a welcoming, mission-aligned introduction to HDC.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Travel up to 30% of the time to gain a solid understanding of property management and the roles within that department.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Core Competencies (skills, knowledge, or abilities)

Quality of Work: Demonstrates commitment to their area of work, capability, and efficiency in completing work, and dedication to providing the highest quality deliverables and services. Takes ownership of their work and understands its impact on residents, partners, and the organization. Strives for excellence and motivated to give their best.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Able to work with colleagues toward shared goals. Understands the value of collaboration and teamwork to the success of their role, and willingly shares in responsibility and recognition when contributing to the capacity of the team. Works effectively and respectfully within and across teams and departments.

Communication: Demonstrates effective and proactive communication skills appropriate to their role; gives and seeks honest, respectful feedback; acts with integrity and empathy; mindful of managing and expressing one’s emotions respectfully in all situations. Understanding of diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.

Continuous Learning: Actively identifies new areas for self-learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. Takes initiative in the professional development.

Results Oriented: Reliably delivers intended results, on time and within budget. Is solution-oriented and able to adapt in face of challenges; able to analyze and prioritize situations to solve problems; displays sound judgment and makes decisions in alignment with departmental and organizational goals.

Normal work environment

• Work environment will be indoors and outdoors and will require 30% travel.
• Requires moderate physical demands; lifting up to 25 pounds, continuous standing, bending, walking, and lifting.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We believe in and practice equal opportunity. HDC MidAtlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.