HR Director - Multifamily Housing

The Neiders Company • Seattle, WA

205d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Neiders Company is a fully integrated real estate investment firm that owns and operates 85+ workforce and affordable apartment communities in the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern United States. Our mission is to transform lives by transforming communities. We're passionate about delivering high-quality living experiences across Washington, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico - and equally committed to fostering a workplace defined by integrity, consistency, and quality. With a team of over 250 dedicated professionals, we have a passion for the communities we influence and ensure fair and respectful treatment for every team member, every time. We are seeking an experienced and principled Human Resources Director to lead all aspects of HR strategy, operations, and culture across the organization. This leadership role will oversee talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, compliance, benefits administration, and organizational development. You'll champion ethical, consistent, and high-quality HR practices that ensure legal compliance while building a transparent, inclusive, and high-performing workplace across our regions. The HR Director will partner closely with executive leadership to align people strategies with business goals, cultivating a mission-driven team that reflects our values across both corporate and property operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within multifamily housing.
• Expertise in labor laws and HR best practices across multiple states (WA, NV, AZ, NM).
• A track record of building strong, engaged, high-integrity teams.
• Ability and interest in traveling to property locations, including NV, NM, and AZ as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using HR metrics to drive decision-making.
• A passion for creating workplaces where people thrive, and a drive to do things the right way—every time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, ensuring alignment between HR initiatives and company-wide strategic objectives.
• Act as a coach on HR compliance, assuming positive intent.
• Develop and execute an annual HR strategic plan that supports organizational growth, with quarterly reporting on KPIs such as retention rates, internal promotion rates, and employee engagement.
• Reinforce a values-aligned culture by implementing initiatives that promote inclusion, transparency, and trust across all levels of the organization.
• Be accountable for the full-cycle recruitment process to attract mission-aligned, high-quality candidates.
• Aim to reduce time-to-fill without compromising candidate quality and increase 12-month retention of new hires by 20%.
• Develop and implement a standardized, scalable onboarding process across all regions.
• Measure new hire success through 90-day and 1-year performance reviews and hiring manager satisfaction surveys.
• Implement consistent screening, interviewing, candidate pipeline and evaluation criteria to ensure quality hires aligned with organizational values and mission.
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive workplace culture through strategic initiatives that reinforce the organization's values.
• Lead employee engagement survey administration and follow-up planning on an annual basis.
• Facilitate company-wide communication and recognition initiatives to promote team cohesion and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Oversee the implementation of a transparent performance management system, including annual goal setting, mid-year reviews, and development planning for all employees.
• Identify workforce skills gaps and oversee the design and delivery of targeted training programs.
• Ensure company-wide compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local employment laws across all work locations.
• Oversee the administration of compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable, and legally compliant.
• Act as a trusted resource for employee relations, handling investigations, conflict resolution, and performance concerns.
• Lead the development of well-being initiatives—including mental health resources, work-life balance policies, and wellness programming.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (Eligible after 60 days)
• MetLife: Supplemental Insurance (Eligible after 60 days)
• Employee Assistance Program which includes financial education, legal assistance, and counseling services
• 401k after 90 days of employment
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability Options
• 15 PTO Days (Accrual starts on hire date and can be used after 90 days of employment)
• 6 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday (Veteran's Day or Day after Thanksgiving)
• ORCA card offered, parking available at the corporate office
• Health and Wellness Program
• E-Learning Platform for Training and Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree