Human Resources Business Partner
2 days ago
Queens
The HR Business Partner supports a multi-site property management organization, including union and non-union employee populations, by providing compliant, consistent, and effective human resources guidance. This role requires the exercise of independent judgment and discretion in the performance of HR responsibilities and is strategic in scope with a strong emphasis on compliance, leave administration, and risk mitigation. The HR Business Partner partners with leadership to ensure adherence to employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and company policies while supporting core HR generalist function Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs. Employee Relations, Leave Administration & Labor Compliance • Provide guidance to managers and leadership regarding employee relations matters, performance management, corrective action, and attendance issues, • Conduct workplace investigations and support disciplinary processes in accordance with company policy and applicable law, • Administer and manage employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, New York Paid Family Leave, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, and other statutory or company‑provided leaves, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance, • Coordinate leave administration with payroll, benefits providers, managers, and third‑party administrators as applicable, • Support union-related matters, including grievance processes and contract interpretation, in collaboration with leadership and legal counsel, • Manage full-cycle recruiting for property-level and corporate positions, • Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and ensure compliant hiring practices, • Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, employee inquiries, and vendor coordination, • Support benefit continuation and reinstatement related to leaves of absence, • Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, leave administration, and employee classification requirements, • Assist with audits, reporting, and documentation requests related to benefits, leaves, and employee status, • Identify HR and compliance risks, including leave‑related exposure, and escalate concerns as appropriate, • Support performance management processes and manager training initiatives, • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, • Bilingual (Spanish), required, • Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience, including hands‑on leave administration, • Experience supporting unionized workforces, preferred, • Experience in property management, real estate, or multi-site operations preferred, • Working knowledge of employment laws, leave regulations, and HR compliance requirements, • Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. • Ability to work in an office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, • Ability to move throughout office and property locations as required to perform job duties, • Ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, and external partners, • Occasional ability to lift or move materials up to approximately 15 pounds, such as files or office supplies Union Environment Disclaimer This position supports a workforce that includes both union and non-union employees. All union-related activities are performed in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and company policies and in partnership with leadership and legal counsel. Nothing in this job description is intended to modify, interpret, or supersede any existing collective bargaining agreement. Compensation & Pay Transparency In compliance with the New York’s Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $85,000–$100,000 annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary for this role at the time of posting. Compensation is determined based on job-related factors including experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs. This range does not include bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications and does not constitute a contract of employment. Employment is at will, and duties may change at any time based on business needs.
