Human Resources Generalist II - Employee Relations

Fairfield • Irving, TX

11d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Human Resources Generalist II - Employee Relations We are searching for a HR Generalist to support our team with a variety of Human Resources functions, including an emphasis on employee relations. If you have a solid knowledge of Human Resources business processes and functions, experience managing and resolving complex employee relations issues, including conducting internal investigations, and good organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, then we are looking for you to be a key contributor to our Human Resources team. We have a great opportunity for you to work side by side with our passionate, bright and highly experienced professionals in the Multifamily Housing industry. Our group is hard-working, diligent, and customer focused, with key contributors across the country - from the West to the East Coast. We rely on technology to bring our work groups together; flexibility and adaptability are competencies we appreciate! This will be a hybrid position, but could be fully remote, depending on location.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant HR Generalist experience, with an emphasis in employee relations.
• Proven experience handling complex workplace complaints and conflict resolution; experience providing guidance to managers on performance management, company policies, and procedures.
• Must have independent decision making and critical thinking skills; able to make good judgment calls and be a strong problem solver.
• HRIS system knowledge; Workday experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven expertise managing multiple projects concurrently, with various teams and functional groups.
• Thorough understanding of dispute resolution techniques.
• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems related to employees, processes, systems and organizations.
• Experience responding to inquiries regarding confidential and sensitive information, which require tact and discretion in handling.
• Thorough understanding of Human Resources best practices, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation regulations.
• Experience in leave management and workers compensation preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations related to employment practices.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and adjust priorities, as needed.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing, across various audiences.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• A demonstrated record of taking initiative, effectively resolving employee relations issues, and building relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting and advising managers regarding employee relations issues; conducting thorough investigations; recommending termination when warranted.
• Providing advice and assistance to managers and associates in matters relating to conduct, performance, attendance, and conflict resolution.
• Reviewing and approving corrective and disciplinary action requests.
• Consulting with and helping to educate all associates on company policies and procedures, assisting with related inquiries.
• Reviewing and advising on various HR related actions such as transfer and promotion requests, background checks, etc.
• Administering and managing leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, and personal leaves.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and other applicable leave legislation.
• Managing workers' compensation claims from the point of injury reporting through case closure, ensuring timely, efficient, and compassionate handling of each claim.
• Working closely with associates, healthcare providers, and insurers to manage claims and facilitate a smooth return-to-work process.
• Monitoring open cases to assess injury status, return-to-work options, and accommodations, to ensure compliance with ADA and other regulatory requirements.
• Conducting exit interviews as well as review and analysis of new hire surveys and exit interviews.
• Reporting data regularly to include trends and strategic recommendations.
• Reviewing and responding to online reputational management surveys via Glassdoor and Indeed.
• Conducting periodic HR related audits.
• Managing Fairfield’s associate recognition and tenure programs.
• Analyzing job descriptions for appropriate grading and FLSA classification, internal equity and market analysis.
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Benefits

• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees