Human Resources Specialist

Liberty Military Housing•Virginia Beach, VA

9d•$77,000 - $88,000

About The Position

At Liberty Military Housing we’re here to serve those who serve our country by providing military families with comfortable, well-maintained homes in inviting communities across the United States. We take great pride in our highly trained team of professionals. With a blend of property management and military backgrounds, our employee-owners bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, along with unparalleled levels of empathy and understanding for our residents and one another. Liberty Military Housing is dedicated to helping our employees develop personally and professionally and provides an unprecedented 150+ hours of professional development annually to each employee-owner. Camaraderie and collaboration form the foundation of our culture. We put people first, honoring one another’s diverse experiences, ideas, and contributions to our shared success. We strive to bring out the best in each other so we can do outstanding work and positively impact the lives of military families. We’re always looking for dedicated team members in a variety of roles to help create meaningful results that help us meet our company goals. We offer an excellent benefits package, training, development, and opportunities for advancement, so if you’re ready to grow your career, take a look at our current job openings and become an employee-owner at Liberty Military Housing. The Human Resources (HR) Specialist plays a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture by partnering with managers and leadership to support employee relations and performance management. This role is responsible for addressing employee concerns; managing complaints related to policy violations, harassment, and discrimination; and conducting thorough, objective workplace investigations to recommend appropriate actions. The HR Specialist will assist in developing, implementing, and communicating HR policies and procedures, as well as delivering training on key HR topics and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; equivalent experience (5+ years in HR) may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Proven experience conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive employee matters with discretion, fairness and sound judgement.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Experience delivering training on HR topics such as policies, best practices and performance management.
Highly organized, detail oriented and able to consistently follow through on assignments
Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment and manage sensitive situations while maintaining strict confidentiality
Strong general computer proficiency, including skills with Microsoft Office business software (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, TEAMS) and Internet research.
Solid understanding of employment laws and HR compliance requirements across multiple states.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Willingness and ability to travel to multiple worksites across various states

Nice To Haves

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with managers and leadership to address employee concerns, foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture aligned with company values, and guide all aspects of performance management, including coaching, performance improvement plans (PIPs) and corrective action.
Respond to and manage employee complaints, allegations of policy violations, and concerns related to harassment, discrimination, and other workplace concerns.
Conduct timely, objective and thorough workplace investigations; document findings, maintain appropriate records, and recommend or support implementation of corrective or disciplinary action.
Assist with the development, updating and communicating HR policies and procedures
Assist with the development and delivery of training presentations, both virtually or in person on various HR topics and guidance on company policies, procedures and employee relations best practices.
Ensure understanding of and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Prepare documentation for legal proceedings, unemployment claims, and government agency inquiries (EEOC, DFEH, DOL, etc.).
Review and respond to unemployment claims; and support regional management in preparing documentation and participation in unemployment hearings.
Work with payroll and benefits teams to resolve employee matters as needed.
Coordinate and conduct exit interviews with departing employees
Participate in audits, reporting and HR projects as assigned.
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and ensures labor law posters are current across the region.
Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries for employment records.