Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Bridge Housing Corporation

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Relations, HR Coaching, Case Management, Compliance, Benefits Administration, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Proactivity, Confidentiality, Travel, Learning & Development, Performance Reviews, Leave of Absence Management, Injury and Illness Prevention, Employee Engagement, HR Policies

Industry

Real Estate

Description

About BRIDGE Housing BRIDGE Housing strengthens communities by developing, owning, and managing high‐quality, affordable homes for working families and seniors. BRIDGE’s portfolio of housing currently consists of 140 properties throughout California, Washington & Oregon. Based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Few housing development organizations have achieved the success and stature of BRIDGE Housing Corporation. Founded in 1983 utilizing an anonymous donation, BRIDGE today has become a leading affordable housing development partner. Summary This is a full-time, but temporary position anticipated to last approximately 6 months with the possibility of continuation. It is a salary, exempt position with full benefits for the time of employment. The Sr. HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for experienced and expert HR coaching to managers on employee relations, as well as the oversight of HR policies and programs. Specific areas of focus include managing high volume of employee relations issues, multiple employee facing programs such as performance reviews, merit increases, leave of absences, worker’s comp, and projects. This role requires expertise in Employee Relations issues, investigations, legal requirements, and case management. The Sr. HRBP works closely with the Head of HR and the rest of the HR team to maintain a positive environment for all staff. This position requires a high level of proactivity, HR confidence, tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality, as well as the ability to think, communicate, build collaborative relationships and act both independently and strategically. The Sr. HRBP will be required to visits our properties from time to time as the business dictates, in order to manage employee needs on site – therefore requires the ability to travel within the Bay Area, and overnight travel to locations outside the Bay. This is not a remote position. It is required of all BRIDGE employees to follow the BRIDGE Hybrid Work Schedule which includes working a minimum of 3 days per week on site in our San Francisco office. Duties and Responsibilities * Employee Relations: Oversee all ER issues from intake to final closure. 1. Identify and effectively intake all employee relations issues. 2. Provide sound HR counsel on best practices within ER case management. 3. Offer expert advice on state and federal laws and regulations around ER case issues. 4. Escalate as needed to the Head of HR. * Employee life cycle management: Coach managers on engaging and welcoming orientations of new hires, assist with general HR questions and 30/60/90 day check ins, and manage efficient and accurate exit discussions for transitioning employees. * Benefits: Oversee benefits administration processes in collaboration with our Broker and Provider Reps. 1. Assist employees with benefit questions, retirement and employment related procedures. 2. Serve as a primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. 3. Work closely with Reps, Brokers, and management for Open Enrollment management. * Employee Inquiries: Oversee HR Helpdesk as the primary manager for all incoming general HR needs. * Compliance: Oversee annual and ongoing HR compliance activities, such as distribution of required notices from federal, state & local government. Owns reporting requirements (EEO-1, Healthy SF, etc.). * WC: Manage Injury and Illness Prevention Program compliance. 1. Implement proactive processes and procedures to minimize employer risk. 2. Advise managers and employees on accurate processes and collaborate with vendor. 3. Collaborate with carriers, Reps, and legal counsel on cases. * LOAs: Oversee all leaves of absence and provide updated report outs as needed in meetings. * Learning & Development: Provide awareness regarding training and development options for employees. 1. Owns management of the LMS site and process. 2. Works closely with vendor on annual budgets, usage, communication, and attendance. 3. Create and manage employee communication plans, as well as strategic usage of LMS options. * Other: 1. Lead and/or assist with key HR initiatives including: annual review cycle, annual compensation changes, and employee engagement, career development, and change initiatives. 2. Provide advisement to all levels of leadership regarding HR policies and processes. 3. Other duties as the business needs. Experience and Qualifications * 5+ years of progressively responsible HR Generalist experience * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Communications, or other relevant area (years of experience and/or PHR/SPHR in lieu) * Experience with ADP a plus * Demonstrated proactivity and ownership of duties * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written * Working proficiency with Microsoft Office * Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize work effectively and adjust to multiple demands * Ability to work independently * Ability to maintain a positive approach to work challenges and look to process improve at all times * Ability to travel to sites as needed Working conditions • Works in an office environment • Usually works a standard workweek; during audit season weekends and overtime may be required BRIDGE qualifies the contents of all information candidates provide in their resume and any offer of employment is contingent upon (a) a criminal background check, (b) verification of all information provided, including past employment, correct hire and separation dates, education, degree, or other credentials, and (c) three satisfactory employment references. In the case of application involves fraud or misrepresentation, BRIDGE may in its discretion rescind the job offer. Nothing in this policy changes the at-will nature of employment, and BRIDGE may withdraw an offer of employment or terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without reason

Responsibilities

The Sr. HR Business Partner is responsible for providing expert HR coaching to managers on employee relations and overseeing HR policies and programs. This includes managing employee relations issues, performance reviews, and compliance activities.