Associate Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

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 to achieve business objectives and develop integrated solutions in recruiting, compensation, performance & talent management, employee relations, compliance, and inclusion & diversity.

Responsibilities

• 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 offboarding.
• Assist in the year-end compensation planning process.
• Partner with HR Operations and finance to ensure data integrity.
• Summarize and model compensation recommendations (e.g., merit increases, discretionary bonuses, equity, promotions) provided by managers and the 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, and pre-hire screens – for all levels of the organization.
• Partner with employees, payroll, and third-party vendors to initiate and manage leaves of absence (e.g., protected leave requests, Family and Medical Leave).
• Utilize 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).
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Psychology, Business, or other related fields.
• 3-5 years prior Human Resources experience required, including direct experience in compensation modeling & administration, full-cycle recruiting, and talent management.
• Strong proficiency with MS Excel (advanced formulas and pivot tables).
• Prior experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Oracle, ORC, ADP).
• 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.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, intellectual environment while remaining highly customer-focused.
• High degree of initiative and productivity, combined with accuracy and ability to reliably meet deadlines.
• Equally effective collaborating with a team and performing as an individual contributor.
• Excellent advocacy, customer service, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Resourcefulness and ability to multi-task and prioritize accordingly.
• Ability to travel occasionally to other locations, attend company/industry conferences/meetings, or participate in recruitment events.