Human Resources Business Partner (Hybrid)
Related Companies
- Chicago, IL
- $80,000-95,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 all employee issues; identify and clarify problems, evaluate potential solutions and recommend course of action
- Mediate and resolve employee relations issues; conduct investigations and recommend resolutions
- 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 for non-union populations
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating 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
- Represent Related Affordable in union grievances and arbitrations and ensure compliance with existing CBA’s
- 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
- Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
- Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
- Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities
- At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, particularly in employee relations
- Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Demonstrated experience working with geographically dispersed field-based teams
- Capacity to navigate complex and, at times, challenging situations with determination and a positive attitude
- An innate ability to inspire and motivate others through personal example, showcasing the importance of perseverance in achieving long-term success
- Discretion, professionalism, and candor with excellent judgment and intuitive interpersonal skills
- Superior communication 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
- Union knowledge preferred, experience participating in grievance and arbitration hearings, and feel comfortable with union processes and procedures from a HR perspective
- Familiarity with state-specific laws on payroll, leave, wages, and hours, specifically in CA and IL.