Operations Recruiter

Company Description

Who We Are

AIR Communities is a Multifamily Real Estate Operator headquartered in Denver, CO. We are one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality properties in most major markets. At AIR, we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance. These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success. When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.

Job Description

AIR is hiring an Operations Talent Recruiter to lead our hiring efforts for a variety of positions and department teams based out of our Denver Headquarters. Working as part of a centralized team in Denver, CO, the Talent Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for executing AIR’s recruitment strategy to ensure job vacancies are filled timely with quality candidates.

Where You Will Work

Our corporate office is located in the Denver Tech Center. Our office spans the top two floors of the building and features expansive views of the mountains and the downtown skyline. 

AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support central administrative operations.

What You Will Do

•  Lead and execute the full-cycle recruitment efforts for a wide variety of job openings including individual contributor, manager, and leadership positions across the organization.
•  Establish relationships with regional leaders and hiring managers, ensuring successful placement and onboarding of new hires.
• Identify creative and effective methods for sourcing quality talent.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local school programs and other potential referral sources.
• Manage employment marketing efforts including writing compelling job ads and selecting advertising partners that will attract qualified candidates for open roles.
• Create and manage a pipeline of both internal and external candidates for critical positions.
• Execute AIR’s team member referral program
• Monitor public job advertisements regularly ensuring quality of posting, and alerting leaders to fraudulent postings if/when identified.
• Manage candidates through pre-employment screening process

Qualifications

What You Have

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

What Else You’re Bringing to the Table: 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. You’re an industry trailblazer and influencer, always looking for new and innovative ways to connect with the best talent in the marketplace.  You’re inquisitive, with a genuine desire to understand the needs of the business, forging strong relationships with your hiring managers.

• Advisor: You act as an internal talent consultant to hiring managers, providing support in areas of talent acquisition, internal mobility, retention, and succession planning.
• Sourcer: You are creative and tenacious, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to finding the best talent.
• Collaborative: You recognize that two heads are better than one, and will collaborate with Talent, Marketing, HR, and other appropriate partners to fill open positions efficiently and effectively.
• Passion. You love what you do, inside and outside of work! You reach and often exceed your goals and encourage others do the same. In your mind, the status quo is meant to be challenged.
• Organized. You are flexible and steadily juggle multiple priorities and interactions with candidates, managers, and teammates.
• Customer-Focused. You are considerate, calm under pressure, and relish in engaging with candidates, team members, and hiring managers. These interactions energize you.
• Motivated. You feel inspired when thinking about achieving goals. You don’t mind going the extra mile. In fact, you live for it. 
• Solution-Focused. You don’t focus on the problem, but instead are already contemplating how to solve it. You keep your word, letting your stakeholders know they matter.

Additional Information

• Expected pay rate of $78,000 - $85,000 + annual target 10% bonus. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and specific experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
• 25% Rent Discount at any AIR community (a rental application is required, and certain exclusions apply).
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match contribution.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance program 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 various products and services.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth.

What You Need to Know

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/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

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