Avenue5 Seattle , WA 98113
Posted 3 days ago
The salary for this position is $65,000-$70,000 + bonuses!
Avenue5 is growing, and we are in search of a human resources generalist to join our dynamic team of Fivers!
Hospitality Experience is a plus!
About Us
We are a vibrant third-party multifamily property management firm with locations across the United States. We are proud of our vibrant, inclusive, make-it-happen culture, where we:
Listen to our associates, recognize them, and give them room to grow
Invest in our associates to help them become the best version of themselves
Approach every important decision with our associates in mind
Celebrate our associates' successes and encourage them to raise the bar even higher
Summary of Responsibilities:
The human resources generalist is responsible for the hands-on full cycle of human resources support to our corporate and property associates within their assigned region. This role executes human resource initiatives, provides internal customer support, and drives functional excellence and process improvement. The human resources generalist leads associate investigations and partners with key leadership, as appropriate, to counsel associates through challenging situations by applying comprehensive knowledge of human resource policies and procedures.
Primary Responsibilities and Objectives:
Ability to understand business objectives and recommend both established and new approaches to reinforce policies and procedures
Manage complex associate relations cases by leveraging the expertise of outside counsel, in addition to collaborating with leadership to determine the efficacy of the outcome
Proactively assess all associate relations cases for risk and consistency
Analyze moderate to complex investigations in a variety of matters, including violation and organizational policies and procedures, perceived unfair treatment, and unlawful workplace activity
Partner with 3rd party unemployment supplier to compile all relevant documentation regarding an associate's departure from the company
When applicable, represent the organization in unemployment hearings and court cases
Ability to successfully monitor the pulse of the associates to ensure a high level of engagement
Develop strong relationships with peers and leadership to develop solutions and efficiencies, collaborate and share best practices, and escalate issues appropriately
Support associates and leadership through the performance evaluation process and training and development
Stay abreast of all federal, state, and local employment and industry-specific laws as it pertains to the Avenue5 workforce • Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree is required
One to two years of experience in human resources is required
One to two years of experience in multi-family property management is preferred
Certification in human resources (HRCI or SHRM) is preferred
One to two years of experience in managing, expanding, and developing relationships with clients at a senior level is required
Participation in industry groups is preferred
Skills and Requirements:
Comfortable with a high-volume workload is solution-focused
Strong understanding of human resource industry trends, issues, and emerging technology
Track record of accomplishments and high-impact results
Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Intermediate to advanced level knowledge with MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (including Excel functions)
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to create a climate in which associates want to do their best by leading and communicating a shared vision with associates and providing coaching and development
Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Training within the first 30 days of employment
Scheduling:
Required to maintain a regular schedule which may also require working outside of the regular schedule, weekends, and non-traditional holidays
Ability to travel (including overnight) up to 5%
Environment:
Physical Requirements:
Avenue5 will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These functions include, but are not limited to:
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
Must be able to observe and detect signs of emergency through visual and/or auditory cues
Must be able to remain stationary, move around, reach, and position oneself as needed for extended periods
Ability to communicate and express or exchange ideas with others, as well as those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, including the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound • Visual requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision
Ability to compare, copy, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, communicate, and instruct
Ability to tolerate stressful situations
Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision This job description is not an all-inclusive list of functions and tasks. Over the length of employment, these functions and tasks may change.
Diversity:
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Avenue5 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law
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