"RESIDENTS DESERVE MORE THAN JUST STAFF-THEY DESERVE HEART"
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MISSION AND VISION
Our Mission:
At HBAConnect, we strive to connect talented individuals with their dream jobs. Our mission is to empower job seekers and businesses alike, fostering growth and success in the employment sector.
Our Vision:
To lead a recruitment & staffing solutions exclusively serving affordable housing properties and residential care faciliti
Our Mission:
At HBAConnect, we strive to connect talented individuals with their dream jobs. Our mission is to empower job seekers and businesses alike, fostering growth and success in the employment sector.
Our Vision:
To lead a recruitment & staffing solutions exclusively serving affordable housing properties and residential care facilities.
HBAConnect will help address critical staffing shortages
Affordable Housing Crisis:
75% of operators cite operational efficiency as top challenge
47% struggle with HR, staffing, and recruitment
Property management expenses increased 31.6% over 7 years
High staff turnover and compliance requirements
Healthcare Crisis:
1 million nurses national workforce shortage expected by end of 2025
124,000 physician shortage projected by 2033
900,000 registered nurses expected to leave by 2027
Critical need for bilingual and culturally competent staff
HBAConnect Solution:
Specialized expertise addressing both sectors' unique challenges through: Mission-aligned professional matching, Bilingual and culturally competent staffing, Deep industry knowledge and experience, Compliance-focused candidate screening, and Regulatory compliance expertise
Hermy B. Almonte
CEO/Founder
Realtor DRE#02065602
Hermy B. Almonte is the visionary founder and CEO of HBAConnect Recruitment & Staffing Solutions.
With over three decades of work experience and leadership in affordable housing and community operations, Hermy brings unparalleled expertise in various positions in property management, hiring an
Hermy B. Almonte
CEO/Founder
Realtor DRE#02065602
Hermy B. Almonte is the visionary founder and CEO of HBAConnect Recruitment & Staffing Solutions.
With over three decades of work experience and leadership in affordable housing and community operations, Hermy brings unparalleled expertise in various positions in property management, hiring and interviews, on-boarding new employees, compliance with regulatory agencies, coaching/mentoring employees, and team development.
His diverse background, including co-owned a medical transportation business, uniquely positions HBAConnect to excel in both property management and residential care staffing.
As CEO, Hermy is dedicated to connecting clients with exceptional talent, leveraging his deep knowledge in regulatory compliance, hiring, and leadership. A committed community advocate, he volunteers with the American Red Cross and serves as a lead officer in the Lions Club.
Under Hermy’s guidance, HBAConnect delivers staffing solutions built on integrity, equity, and excellence, empowering organizations to build stronger teams and uplift communities.
About HBAConnect
Our History
Our History
Our History
Our Lead Good Course LLC was formed in 2020 and HBAConnect was founded in 2025 with a vision to help people find meaningful work and to help businesses find the talent they need to grow.
Our Team
Our History
Our History
Our team is made up of experienced recruiters who are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. We are passionate about what we do and we take the time to understand your needs, whether you are a job seeker or a business looking to hire.
What we Do
Our History
What we Do
We offer a range of services to help job seekers and businesses achieve their goals. We have the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect fit.
HBAConnect Services for Employers and candidates
Permanent Placement (Direct Hire)
We deliver qualified, ready-to-hire professionals for full-time roles. Fees are success-based as a percentage of first-year base salary (typically 15–25%), payable only upon successful placement.
Retained & Executive Search
For senior, confidential, or hard-to-fill roles, we run a retained search with an upfront engagement fee and balance due on placement. You get dedicated researchers, deeper market mapping, and prioritized delivery.
Connect with employers
Our job board makes it easy to apply to job openings and connect with employers. You can also access interview tips and resources.
Get career advice
Our career experts offer resume reviews, interview coaching, and career advice to help you succeed.
Hire top talent
As an employer, you can post job openings and connect with top talent in your industry. Our job board makes hiring easy.
Get Hired Fast with HBAConnect
Resume Writing
Get your resume professionally written by our expert team of writers. We will help you highlight your skills and experience, and make your resume stand out from other job applicants.
Interview Coaching
Prepare for your job interview with our interview coaching services. Our experienced coaches will simulate a real interview and provide feedback to help you improve your performance.
Job Search Assistance
Get assistance with your job search from our team of job search experts. We will help you find job opportunities that match your skills and experience and provide guidance on how to apply.
Salary Negotiation
Negotiate your salary with confidence using our salary negotiation services. We will provide you with the tools and resources you need to negotiate a fair salary for your job.
Career Development
Take your career to the next level with our career development services. We offer personalized career plans, training programs, and mentorship to help you achieve your career goals.
Job Market Insights
Get insights into the job market with our job market analysis reports. We provide data on job trends, salaries, and industries to help you make informed career decisions.
COMPLIANCE. EFFICIENCY. PEACE OF MIND
Affordable Housing Solutions That Work.
At HBAConnect, we take the stress out of compliance so you can focus on what matters most — your residents.
✅ What We Do Best:
🔄 Annual Recertifications Made Easy
We manage the full recertification process for HUD and Tax Credit properties — so nothing falls through the cracks, and you stay ahead of deadlines.
💻 Yardi Experts at Your Service
Working with Yardi? So are we. Our team is fluent in the platform, using it to maintain accurate resident files and streamline compliance workflows.
Let’s Simplify Compliance.
Partner with HBAConnect and protect your property, your funding, and your reputation.
📞 Ready to get started? Contact us today for a free consultation.
LEARN MORE ABOUT TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS
LEARN MORE ABOUT TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS
When you apply for a position through HBAConnect Recruitment and Staffing Solutions, you agree to our Application Terms & Conditions. These terms explain how we use your information to support your job search and the rules for using our application portal.
What the Terms Cover
- Your Information: What we collect (like your resume and contact details), how we use it to help you find a job, and how we protect your privacy. We may share your profile with prospective employers (our clients) to evaluate your candidacy.
- Accuracy: You confirm the information you provide is true and up to date.
- Client Screening: Any background checks or screenings are handled by the employer/client, not HBAConnect.
- No Guarantee: Applying does not guarantee a job offer; clients make final hiring decisions.
- Your California Privacy Rights: Under the CPRA, you may request to know, access, correct, or delete your personal information and opt out of any sale or sharing of personal information.
- Communications: We will contact you about applications and opportunities; you can opt out of marketing messages at any time.
- Talent Pooling: We may keep your information to consider you for future roles unless you opt out.
Please read the full Application Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy for the complete details.
Contact Us
Email: ceo@hbaconnect.com
Phone: 510-900-7093
PRIVACY POLICY
HBAConnect Recruitment and Staffing Solutions — Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 19, 2025
Last Updated: August 19, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how HBAConnect Recruitment and Staffing Solutions, operated by Our Lead Good Course LLC ("HBAConnect," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, and shares personal information of individuals who apply for jobs or engage with our recruitment services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
1. Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information directly from you when you apply for a job, communicate with us, or use our services. We may also collect information from third parties, such as professional references or publicly available sources, as permitted by law.
The categories of personal information we may collect include:
• Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, IP address, Social Security number (if required for employment verification by a prospective employer, collected with your consent), driver's license number (if required for specific roles).
• Professional or Employment-Related Information: Resume/CV, cover letter, employment history, education history, professional licenses, certifications, skills, qualifications, desired salary, work authorization status, references.
• Protected Classifications (Voluntary): Gender, race, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status. This information is collected on a strictly voluntary basis, used for diversity and inclusion reporting (where permitted by law), and is not used in hiring decisions.
• Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information: Browsing history, search history, and information regarding your interaction with our website or application (e.g., IP address, device information, browser type).
• Audio, Electronic, Visual Information: If you participate in video interviews or phone calls with us, we may collect audio or visual recordings with your consent, for quality assurance or training purposes.
• Inferences: We may draw inferences from the information collected to create a profile reflecting your preferences, characteristics, and abilities relevant to job opportunities.
2. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your personal information for the following business purposes:
• Recruitment and Placement: To assess your qualifications, match you with potential job opportunities, submit your profile to prospective employers (with your consent), schedule interviews, and facilitate the hiring process.
• Communication: To communicate with you about your application, job opportunities, and our services.
• Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with legal obligations, including employment laws, anti-discrimination laws, and record-keeping requirements.
• Service Improvement: To analyze and improve our recruitment services, website, and application processes.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, protect our systems, and ensure the security of our services.
• Diversity and Inclusion: To monitor and report on diversity and inclusion metrics (using voluntary demographic data), where permitted by law.
We do not use or disclose your sensitive personal information for purposes other than those specified in the CPRA, such as providing our services, ensuring security, or for short-term, transient use.
3. How We Share Your Personal Information
We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties:
• Prospective Employers: With your consent, we share your relevant application materials and profile with potential employers for job opportunities.
• Service Providers: We engage third-party service providers to assist us with our operations, such as IT support, communication platforms, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
• Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe it's necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We do not sell your personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
4. Your California Privacy Rights (CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the purposes for collecting, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information that we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: While we do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, you have the right to opt-out if our practices change in the future.
• Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information: Limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to what is necessary to perform services reasonably expected by an average consumer.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any CPRA rights.
5. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your California privacy rights, submit a verifiable request using one of the following methods:
• Email: ceo@hbaconnect.com
• Phone: 510-900-7093
• Mailing Address: Our Lead Good Course LLC, 105 N 1st Street, #1710, San Jose, CA 95113
To verify your request, please provide your full name, email address, and phone number associated with your application. We may require additional information to verify your identity, depending on the nature of your request. You may designate an authorized agent; we may require proof of authorization and verification of your identity.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
HBAConnect Recruitment and Staffing Solutions
Our Lead Good Course LLC
105 N 1st Street, #1710
San Jose, CA 95113
Email: ceo@hbaconnect.com
Phone: 510-900-7093