Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Boston HQ)

Senior Human Resource Business Partner

WinnCompanies is seeking an innovative and creative Senior Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team at our corporate headquarters in Boston, MA. In this collaborative role, you will focus on building strong partnerships across the organization and play a key role in supporting and guiding the Employee Relations team on a daily basis. Working alongside the corporate Human Resource group, you will contribute to talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation, benefits, and HR initiatives, with a primary emphasis on fostering a positive workplace and resolving employee relations matters. This position offers the best of both worlds: a collaborative office environment Mondays through Thursdays and the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. The salary range for this role is $120,000.00-$140,000.00 per year dependent on experience plus an annual bonus up to 10%.

Responsibilities:

• Work with managers and employees, review, research, and investigate employee relations matters from basic policy interpretation to complicated investigations, advising and coaching managers and employees through the process.
• Review/creates disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans, termination review/sign-off, mentoring and coaching in management practices and communication skills.
• Provide direction, guidance, and supervision to the Employee Relations team on all employment/HR matters.
• Act as first point of escalation for the field on all employee relation issues.
• Partner with corporate and regional leadership staff in advancing business initiatives through leadership/regional discussions and meetings, special projects, support to regional staff.
• Share management responsibility for the performance evaluation process, drug and background screening adjudication process, unemployment claims, and helpdesk tickets.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on regional open positions providing progression and support through the recruiting process.
• Create, manage, and coordinate group presentations and trainings for regional events or companywide initiatives.
• Facilitate trainings as needed for corporate HR and Learning and Development.
• Ensure management and operating practices are in compliance with all employment related federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Champion employee engagement activities and provide support to engagement committees.
• Provide guidance and coaching for managers as needed to increase engagement Manage the employee engagement survey process.
• Support Senior Leadership with guidance and tools.
• Collaborate with benefits staff in management of some leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations.
• Management and guidance of two employees on the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5-8 years of experience in Human Resources.
• 1-3 years minimum in a Supervisory/Management role within Human Resources.
• HRIS system experience.
• Experience with Professional Development Plans.
• Employee Engagement experience.
• Comfortable leading trainings and meetings for large groups.
• Experience managing complex employee relations issues.
• Solid understanding of Federal and multiple State employment laws.
• Prior experience working with multi-site / state companies.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and coaching skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment.
• Experience with all disciplines within Human Resources.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office.
• Superb attention to detail.
• Ability to summarize and communicate moderately complex information in varied written formats to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM certification.
• MBA degree.

Our Benefits:

Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
• 401(k) plan options with a company match
• Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
• Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D optional supplemental life insurance
• Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
• Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)
• Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
• Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families
• To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com

Why WinnCompanies?

A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives.

A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace.

A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members' career growth and professional development.

A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we're committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.

About Us:

WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there's a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.