About Mark Spain Real Estate: Mark Spain Real Estate (MSRE) is a dynamic and growing real estate firm dedicated to attracting and retaining top-tier real estate professionals. With a contractor-based agent model, MSRE seeks a Head of Talent who can develop innovative recruitment and retention strategies across all business areas, including agents and corporate roles.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Talent Acquisition
- Design and execute high-volume recruitment programs that attract entrepreneurial real estate agents while addressing the hiring needs across MSRE’s business units and corporate functions
- Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through partnerships with industry networks, real estate schools, and professional organizations, serving the company's broad hiring needs
- Develop recruitment strategies that communicate MSRE’s unique value proposition, showcasing growth potential, autonomy, and resources for agents and employees in diverse roles.
Leadership & Remote Team Development
- Lead and mentor a cross-company talent acquisition team skilled in sourcing and engaging independent contractors as well as candidates for corporate and operational roles.
- Cultivate a team culture of autonomy, accountability, and collaboration, supporting alignment with MSRE’s business goals and values across all hiring areas.
Set and Raise the Bar
- Establish and maintain a high standard of excellence across all recruitment and retention practices, ensuring the talent experience aligns with MSRE’s commitment to quality
- Define performance benchmarks and metrics for successful recruitment and retention, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance across agents, corporate roles, and support teams.
- Implement best practices in recruitment, onboarding, and employee experience, creating a seamless and supportive journey for everyone joining MSRE.
Retention and Engagement Initiatives
- Develop tailored engagement and retention programs to foster a sense of community and career development, with nuance that supports the independent contractor model for real estate agents.
- Implement strategies that reward and recognize performance and ensure retention for both agent and corporate team members.
- Use feedback mechanisms and engagement surveys to continually enhance the experience of agents and employees, refining retention efforts to suit each team’s specific needs.
Technology & Systems Integration
- Oversee the management and optimization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and explore additional technologies that enhance the sourcing and onboarding experience across all business units.
- Leverage data analytics to monitor recruitment metrics and assess engagement trends company-wide, making data-informed adjustments for continuous improvement.
Key Qualifications:
Experience & Expertise:
- 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a proven ability to recruit and retain 1099 sales consultants, leaders, and employees across various functions in a high-growth environment.
- Demonstrated success in creating talent strategies supporting independent contractors and employees, particularly in real estate or similarly dynamic industries.
- Skilled in leading remote teams, fostering alignment, and achieving high performance across decentralized recruitment functions.
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in ATS platforms and HR technology, with experience in system selection, optimization, and vendor management that supports diverse recruitment needs.
- Proficiency in HR analytics, with the ability to track and report on recruitment metrics across business units.
Attributes:
- Strategic and innovative thinker committed to excellence, capable of independently designing and executing talent initiatives that meet MSRE’s hiring needs.
- Flexible and resilient, able to adapt quickly within a high-growth, evolving environment.
- A strong understanding of "what good looks like" for recruitment metrics, contractor engagement, and overall team performance.
Location: Headquarters in Alpharetta, GA
