HR Generalist Job at Greystar Worldwide, LLC in Charleston

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conducts HR, financial, and administrative analyses, identifying key trends and providing insights that support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identifies and executes improvements to HR procedures, including performance reviews, benefits communications, and recognition programs. Partners with Leave Administration, supports talent management activities, and promotes team member development opportunities.
• Manages daily HR workflows and supports divisional strategic initiatives as needed.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition Advisors and hiring managers to ensure an effective recruitment and onboarding process. Coordinates logistics such as IT equipment, new hire paperwork, relocation and sign-on payments, onboarding roadmaps, SWAG distribution, Workday task compliance, and the 30-60-90 day review process.
• Supports the team member exit process by assisting managers with Workday terminations, conducting timely exit interviews, managing documentation, and coordinating with Payroll.
• Serves as a first point of contact for employment-related inquiries, referring complex or sensitive matters to the Sr. Director as appropriate.
• Attends and documents disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as requested.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Recommends and reviews practices to ensure ongoing alignment with best practices.
• Develops and maintains divisional job descriptions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Leads special projects as appropriate and performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to strengthen HR service delivery.

Other Responsibilities:

• Completes various human resources, financial, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s).
• Identifies areas for process improvement, prepares recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity, and introduces procedures and activities that control costs, improve engagement, and drive productivity and efficiencies.
• Keeps abreast of current changes in human resources trends, regulations, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training classes, research and/or subscribing to the internet or other professional publications, or utilizing other appropriate method(s) to obtain business and professional information, and applies knowledge and practices to area(s) of responsibility.

Working Conditions:

• Incumbents primarily work in an office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Incumbents must be able to view computer screens, mobile devices, and other electronic equipment for extended periods of time where visual strain may result.
• Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to ten (10) pounds independently and twenty-five (25) pounds with assistance.
• Incumbents must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed spoken instructions to team members accurately; have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish in person speech and remote speech (including via mobile devices and computers); and have clarity of vision to view mobile devices, computer screens, and paper documents.
• Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Human Resources certification preferred (SHRM-CP or PHR)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to prepare and explain documentation and data to team members.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiations, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems. Workday experience a plus.
• College degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field, and/or equivalent experience is preferred.

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Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 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 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.