Associate Human Resources Business Partner

We are seeking an Associate Human Resources Business Partner to join our Property Management team and support commercial real estate professionals across the nation. This individual will partner with the Property and Operation Management teams in the joint goal of achieving business objectives and developing integrated solutions in the areas of recruiting, compensation, performance & talent management, employee relations, compliance, and inclusion & diversity.  

• Cultivate partnerships within the HR function and across the business to deliver value added solutions and services that align with business objectives and strategies.

• Serve as a resource for a wide variety of questions regarding the company’s policies and procedures, compensation practices, benefits, leaves of absence, payroll, etc.

• Advise and coach people managers and employees on matters regarding HR policies, practices and procedures, discipline, performance management, employee development, etc., and elevate matters, as appropriate

• Assist with the talent development & management process – performance management, talent pipeline, talent assessment, succession planning, onboarding, and off boarding

• Assist in the year-end compensation planning process

• Partner with HR Operations and finance to ensure data integrity

• Summarize and model compensation recommendations (i.e. merit increases, discretionary bonuses, equity, promotions, etc.) provided by the managers and leadership team

• Respond to salary surveys and analyze/report on market compensation data and industry best practices

• Conduct, manage, and orchestrate full-cycle recruiting – strategic and tactical approaches for sourcing active and passive candidates, outreach, candidate communication, interview process, vetting candidates, selection, pre-hire screens – for all levels of the organization 

• Partner with employees, payroll, and third-party vendor(s) to initiate and manage leaves of absence (i.e. protected leave requests, Family and Medical Leave, etc.

• Utilize the Human Resources Information Systems to complete personnel actions such as onboarding/offboarding employees, processing employee status and pay changes, managing/approving requisitions, etc.

• Collect, analyze, summarize, and communicate information and trends (e.g. exit/stay interviews, compensation data, etc.

• Maintain the job description database, personnel files, staffing reports, weekly employee listings, and monthly organizational charts

• Assist with HR communications (e.g. HR News You Can Use)

• Coordinate employee-relations activities and programs such as volunteer initiatives, new employee orientation, and employee recognition programs

• Conduct and/or coordinate information, training, and/or development sessions to educate employees on various HR-related topics

• Support and contribute to continuous process improvement of HR practices and processes

• Keep abreast of developments in the human resources field including recruiting, legal issues, compensation, benefits, and trends in professional human resources management and other duties, as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Psychology, Business, or other related fields;

• 3-5 years prior Human Resources experience required, to include direct experience in compensation modeling & administration, full-cycle recruiting, and talent management 

• Strong proficiency with MS Excel (advanced formulas and pivot tables) required

• Prior experience with HRIS systems (i.e. Oracle, ORC, ADP, etc.) required

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification a plus, but not required

• Demonstrable ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely

• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high energy, intellectual environment and remain highly customer-focused

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