Human Resources Generalist

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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Your Opportunity

Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join us in executing our vision. This position plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and productive work environment by mitigating employee conflict, promoting compliance, and ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees. 

The Employee Relations Specialist role is a reliable, organized individual that excels with high volume in an agile, corporate environment. This role demands confidentiality, integrity, and strong initiative. This is an in-office opportunity, based at our Chicago headquarters. For FLSA purposes, this position is exempt.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned portfolios, addressing employee inquiries and providing frontline support on HR-related matters.
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers on employee relations issues, performance improvement strategies, and HR policies, escalating complex matters when appropriate.
• Conduct thorough, impartial, and timely investigations into employee complaints, including allegations of harassment, workplace disputes, and policy violations, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and mediate discussions between employees and leadership to foster effective communication and maintain a positive work environment.
• Provide coaching and support to managers on employee relations best practices, including conflict management, disciplinary procedures, and performance coaching.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential records of employee relations matters in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings such as unemployment hearings and EEOC investigations; collaborate with legal counsel to prepare documentation and support case strategy.
• Analyze employee relations data and trends to identify areas for improvement and recommend proactive solutions.
• Stay current on employment law, HR best practices, and trends specific to student housing, ensuring a compliant, inclusive, and service-oriented workplace culture.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or relative field and minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in a professional Human Resources function.
• At least 2 years of practical employee relations experience including coaching and counseling management on a variety of employee relations matters, developing disciplinary and performance improvement related plans, and guiding management through addressing sensitive and difficult discussions with their direct reports.
• Proven ability to conduct impartial investigations and manage sensitive employee issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations or property management environments strongly preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain HR policies clearly to a diverse audience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems; experience with UKG Pro preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities—especially during acquisition and turnover periods.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and a high level of integrity.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Operational Details

• Job location is based at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters.
• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours, with flexibility during peak times.

Your Benefits

• FLSA Status Exempt
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning Reimbursement opportunities
• Pet insurance

The base salary range for this full-time position is $65,000-$70,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined b