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.