Human Resource Manager (Hybrid Remote)

at  Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

COMPANY:

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group is a large family-owned residential real estate brokerage and title services company with over 60 sales offices and 200 employees throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
To learn more about our company, go to https://www.coldwellhomes.com/about

JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the Human Resources (HR) department for the real estate brokerage and other ancillary businesses. This role will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for nurturing a positive workplace culture.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information.
• Proficient with either Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn HRIS systems.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive professional HR experience.
• Human Resources certifications preferred (e.g., PHR/SPHR, SHRM CP/SHRM-SCP)

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick pay
• 401K available
• Disability insurance & life insurance available
• Medical/dental/vision coverage available

REMOTE WORK REQUIREMENTS:

* Applicants must have a permanent remote workplace in the states of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, or Wisconsin

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy.
• Provides support and guidance to the HR team, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with the company’s employee benefits insurance broker.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Participates or provides oversight for employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Provides leadership in promoting employee engagement and enhancing company culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.