HR Generalist, Related Affordable

Related•Chicago, IL

24d•$75,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Related Affordable seeks a Human Resources Generalist who will support site-based employees throughout the Mid-Western United States. The Generalist will be the first point of contact for employee relations matters and performance management for approximately 200-300 property management employees including our support teams. In addition, you’ll ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures. In this role, you’ll operate as a critical part of our business, helping develop and retain our greatest asset – our people. The Generalist will work in concert with the business and rest of the Human Resources team to execute and advance Related Affordable’s people strategy, supporting the company’s business priorities, while reducing employee turnover and improving productivity. Successful candidates will be passionate about supporting field-based teams. This role will report into Related Affordable’s HR Manger.

Requirements

Minimum of 4+ years of relevant HR experience
Demonstrated experience working with geographically dispersed field-based teams
Capacity to navigate challenging situations with determination and a positive attitude
Discretion, professionalism, and candor with excellent judgment and intuitive interpersonal skills
Strong verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
Ease in working with people up and down the organization hierarchy
Naturally adaptive to different audiences
Diplomatically assertive

Nice To Haves

Experience with union employees preferred
An innate ability to inspire and motivate others through personal example, showcasing the importance of perseverance in achieving long-term success

Responsibilities

Act as first point of contact for property management teams on HR issues; provide sound guidance and advice; escalate issues as necessary
Coach and counsel managers and employees on employee issues; identify and clarify problems, evaluate potential solutions and recommend courses of action
Mediate and resolve employee relations issues; support senior HRBPs and ER specialists in investigations and recommend resolutions
Under the direction of the HR Manager, navigate sensitive and confidential issues with the highest levels of discretion, leverage Corporate HR legal resources to minimize risk in changing legal environment
Proactively address performance concerns with urgency, using corrective action as needed
For union populations, prepare all necessary paperwork in compliance with the union progressive discipline policies including written warnings, performance improvement plans and separation letters
Guide managers through performance management and preparation of performance improvement plans
Under the advisement of the HR Director, HR Manager and Corporate HR legal, comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
Analyze data and trends and partner with broader Related HR team to make recommendations that can improve retention, internal mobility and performance management
Communicate with Related Affordable’s Recruiting Team for any talent planning needs or imminent job openings
Support annual review process and succession planning for all employees within designated portfolio
Partner with Corporate HR compensation team to conduct as needed market pay analysis
Provide guidance on benefits and leave matters to employees, in conjunction with Corporate Benefits team
Partner with the Corporate Benefits team to keep track of employees’ leave and accommodation claims and send documentation, including leave letters as necessary
Ensure employee data is accurate, effective, and standardized; partner with Corporate HRIS team as needed
Provide ad hoc administrative and project management support to HR Business Partners, as needed