What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager position at Highland Ventures?
Corporate Recruiter
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Location: Brentwood, TN
Date: March 2026
About Highland Ventures
Highland Ventures is a national venture management company focused on strategically developing and operating businesses centered around its real estate portfolio. A family-owned business, Highland Ventures operates in the real estate, foodservice, and healthcare industries, while also evaluating other industries for investment. Our current businesses include:
We are looking for a driven, people-first recruiter to join our growing team at Highland Ventures. In this role, you will own full-cycle corporate recruiting across our portfolio of companies — spanning commercial real estate, restaurant operations, healthcare, and corporate functions. You will partner directly with hiring managers across all business units to identify top talent, build proactive pipelines, and help shape the team that drives our continued growth.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives on building relationships, moves quickly without sacrificing quality, and brings creative energy to sourcing hard-to-fill roles.
Essential Functions
This is a full-time, in-office position in Brentwood, TN. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8/9:00 a.m. to 5/6 p.m.
Required Education And Experience
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Location: Brentwood, TN
Date: March 2026
About Highland Ventures
Highland Ventures is a national venture management company focused on strategically developing and operating businesses centered around its real estate portfolio. A family-owned business, Highland Ventures operates in the real estate, foodservice, and healthcare industries, while also evaluating other industries for investment. Our current businesses include:
- Hoogland Restaurant Group: The largest franchisee of Marco's Pizza with 130 locations.
- Legacy Commercial Property: Own and manage over 700 commercial properties.
- Highland Pure Water & Ice: 24/7 kiosks with over 70 locations in 10 states.
- Intune Physical Therapy: A rapidly growing physical therapy brand with 15 clinics and plans to be at 30 by the end of 2026.
We are looking for a driven, people-first recruiter to join our growing team at Highland Ventures. In this role, you will own full-cycle corporate recruiting across our portfolio of companies — spanning commercial real estate, restaurant operations, healthcare, and corporate functions. You will partner directly with hiring managers across all business units to identify top talent, build proactive pipelines, and help shape the team that drives our continued growth.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives on building relationships, moves quickly without sacrificing quality, and brings creative energy to sourcing hard-to-fill roles.
Essential Functions
- Manage full-cycle recruiting across all Highland Ventures portfolio companies, with a primary focus on corporate roles in Brentwood, TN headquarters
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, define role requirements, and develop effective recruiting strategies
- Develop compelling job descriptions and candidate-facing communications to attract both active and passive talent
- Build and maintain high-quality candidate pipelines to reduce time-to-fill across all open roles
- Proactively source passive candidates through LinkedIn, industry networks, referrals, and other creative channels
- Stay current on industry trends, competitive compensation data, and innovative approaches to talent acquisition
- Review applicant pipelines and manage sponsored job ad placements and budget
- Maintain accurate candidate records and documentation within the ATS
- Coordinate and attend local career fairs, recruiting events, and campus partnerships as needed
- Review background check results and communicate findings appropriately
- Ensure all recruiting and employment activities comply with applicable federal and state regulations
- Participate in special HR projects and initiatives as needed
- Full-cycle recruiting expertise across corporate and operational functions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong sourcing skills with proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities simultaneously
- Relationship-building mindset with both candidates and internal stakeholders
- Ethical conduct and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Entrepreneurial spirit and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
This is a full-time, in-office position in Brentwood, TN. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8/9:00 a.m. to 5/6 p.m.
Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience; corporate or multi-industry experience preferred
- Experience recruiting across a range of functions (finance, operations, real estate, or similar) a strong plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and ATS platforms
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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