Mgr - Talent Acquisition

Description

At UDR, we believe that talent is the engine behind innovation and performance. As the Manager of Talent Acquisition , you'll be at the forefront of shaping how we attract and hire the people who deliver an extraordinary customer experience. This high-impact, hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving a modern, data-informed recruitment strategy aligned with UDR's business vision. You'll guide a high-performing team, coach hiring leaders, and help shape the future of talent at UDR.

We're looking for a strategic, curious, and tech-forward leader who thrives in transformation, builds trust through influence, and brings a coaching mindset to every conversation. You're someone who anticipates future talent needs, inspires action through insight, and brings a creative, analytical lens to solving complex hiring challenges.

This position sits within our Talent Strategy team reporting to the Director of Talent Strategy. You will work on-site at UDR headquarters located in Highlands Ranch, CO, with flexibility for a hybrid schedule.

The Responsibilities :

• Reimagine and lead UDR's talent acquisition strategy , evolving from traditional recruiting to a dynamic, tech-enabled model that fuels business growth and future workforce needs.
• Act as a trusted coach to hiring managers and executives , guiding decision-making with market insights, talent data, and organizational context.
• Stay curious and connected , continually scan external trends, competitor moves, and evolving candidate behaviors to inform and refine our talent playbook.
• Leverage advanced tools, sourcing strategies, and platforms to build diverse pipelines and engage top-tier talent.
• Translate data into action , own recruiting analytics, monitor key performance indicators (e.g., time-to-fill, pipeline health), and drive continuous improvement.
• Build strong, consultative partnerships with leaders across the organization , facilitating strategic talent planning and aligning hiring priorities to business goals.
• Champion UDR's Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and support employer branding efforts that amplify our presence in the talent marketplace.
• Streamline and scale recruiting operations , standardizing workflows and optimizing for both high-volume and niche hiring across the enterprise.
• Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience rooted in rigor, values alignment, and professionalism throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Manage the TA budget and allocate resources to drive efficiency, innovation, and measurable hiring outcomes.

Who You Are

The Other Qualifications :

Benefits Offered :

Salary Range :

Bonus Potential :

Anticipated Close Date : November 4, 2025

UDR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

UDR is committed to providing and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment with equitable access and opportunity for associates to participate, grow, and reach their full potential.

#ZR

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.