Employee Relations Manager

$90,000 - $110,000/Yr

Greystar

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote

5,001-10,000 employees

Real Estate

About the position

The Employee Relations Manager at Greystar plays a pivotal role in evolving and delivering core practices of employee relations (ER) while supporting the company's values and pillars. This position is primarily remote, focusing on team members in Arizona and Colorado, and is responsible for addressing complex employee relations issues. The manager will participate in executing the company's strategies and initiatives aimed at fostering a high-performance culture. This includes developing and implementing best practices in coaching, enhancing leader capabilities, and performance management. In this role, the manager will provide guidance on HR activities to mitigate risks and optimize resources. Collaboration is key, as the manager will work closely with business operations leaders, Payroll, Total Rewards, Legal, and HR Business Partners to manage complicated employee relations issues, resolve complaints, and execute various HR generalist initiatives. The manager will also serve as a consultant for the organization's employee relations, retention, and compliance processes, ensuring that employment practices align with Greystar's policies and federal and state laws. Additionally, the Employee Relations Manager will provide coaching and development feedback to managers and employees, highlight key trends in employee relations case law, and drive training and process improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of current market trends and regulatory requirements, as well as the ability to create and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Participate in executing the Company's strategies, initiatives, and programs that create a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement best consultative practices in coaching, enhancing leader capability, and performance management.
• Provide guidance around HR activities to mitigate risk and optimize resources.
• Work closely and collaboratively with business operations leaders, Payroll, Total Rewards, Legal and HR Business Partners to manage complicated employee relations issues, resolve employee complaints, and complete a wide variety of HR generalist initiatives.
• Serve as a consultant for the organization's activities and processes for employee relations, retention, and compliance.
• Implement the organization's employment practices in compliance with Greystar's policies and procedures, as well as federal and state law, and guide employee relations activities to assist leaders, managers, and team members in resolving issues.
• Provide appropriate coaching and development feedback to managers and employees.
• Work with the business on highlighting key trends in employee relations case law and actively driving training, systems, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred in Business, Real Estate or related fields.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within the real estate industry.
• 5 years minimum of relevant experience.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of current market trends and regulatory requirements.
• Abilities to create and manage stakeholder relationships.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Workday or Dayforce a plus, but not required.
• Technical knowledge in employment regulations.
• HR Certification is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Generous Paid Time off including 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays.
• 20-40% housing discount at Greystar-managed communities for onsite team members.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.