Human Resources Coordinator

Department:

Human Resources – Business Partner

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. We believe seeking diverse talent and promoting the inclusion of all perspectives are more than moral imperatives – they are critical to our success and ability to innovate and grow.

Department Overview

Human Resources at Walker & Dunlop is more than just policies and procedures – we’re the stewards of the Walker & Dunlop employee experience and the Walker Way. Our dedicated team of HR professionals is here to ensure that every employee experiences W&D as a great place to work.

We know that W&D’s success is closely tied to the engagement, health, and professional fulfillment of our employees. Throughout W&D’s history, our people have remained our top priority. We provide employees with leadership and guidance, supporting their personal and professional growth during every step of their tenure. Our commitment to internal equity is unwavering. We continually review our approach and actions keeping this core value at the forefront. Our unique cultural framework fosters an environment where individual respect is the norm, promoting collaboration within our organization. We live this philosophy through candid communication, commitment to promoting from within, and active involvement in our community.

Join us, and experience how Human Resources at Walker & Dunlop brings personal care and professionalism together to ensure your success.

The Impact You Will Have

The Human Resources Coordinator partners with the Talent Team to deliver best-in-class programs for Walker & Dunlop.  This role includes managing day-to-day administrative duties, handling additional team tasks and department projects. The ideal candidate is a high-performing team player with excellent time management, communication, organizational, and technical skills. The candidate must display professionalism, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be a creative problem solver.

Primary Responsibilities

• Talent Team Support: Collaborate closely with the Talent Team to drive day-to-day assignments, support recruiting efforts, and manage special initiative projects for assigned business groups, ensuring seamless operations and strategic alignment.

• Recruiting Assistance: Enhance recruiting efforts by conducting reference checks, phone screens, and creating offer letters, contributing to the acquisition of top talent.

• Employee Relations Support: Provide critical administrative support for employee relations concerns, including actively taking notes, updating employee files, and maintaining accurate data for HR leaders to ensure informed decision-making.

• Confidential Information Management: Process and manage time-sensitive and confidential information and tasks, such as department personnel actions and management reporting, with the utmost discretion and accuracy, safeguarding the integrity of HR operations.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Develop and run comprehensive reports in the HRIS system, analyze data, and prepare final products for presentation, offering valuable insights to inform HR strategies and initiatives.

• HR Collaboration: Work collaboratively with various Centers of Excellence within Human Resources to ensure a cohesive and positive employee experience, enhancing overall HR service delivery.

• Document Preparation: Prepare general correspondence, memos, presentations, analyses, and similar documents; meticulously proofread for spelling, grammar, and layout, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and clarity in all communications.

• Employee Inquiries: Respond promptly to employee inquiries on various HR topics, including directing them to the appropriate point of contact and providing information from the Employee Handbook, thereby fostering an informed and supported workforce.

• Special Projects: Assist the Talent Team with special projects, contributing to the continuous improvement and innovation of HR programs and processes.

• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting the HR department's evolving needs.

• Attendance is generally 8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST Monday through Friday with the ability to work up to 2 of those days remotely.