Business Partner, People Operations
Seattle, WA - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT UNICO PROPERTIES LLC
Unico Properties LLC a subsidiary of Unico Investment Group LLC is a commercial real estate investor developer and full-service operator focused on office assets in emerging markets throughout the United States.
Since 1953 Unico Properties has created places where people want to be curating environments that foster the well-being of people and communities. Unico is committed to building and operating sustainable real estatebuildings that protect our planets resources and are healthy and productive places to live and work.
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS
We offer competitive pay and generous benefits including:
- Two benefit plans to choose from: a Qualified High Deductible Health Plan or a Buy-Up PPO Plan.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption.
- 401(k) plan with up to $9000 in employer matching each year 401(k) after-tax elections allowed up to 415(c) limit.
- Starting with 3 weeks of flexible paid time off (PTO) which increases with tenure.
- 11 paid holidays off each year.
- 12 hours of paid volunteer time and $200 charitable contribution matching each year.
- Up to $2000 Education allowance yearly.
SALARY
Starting at $61000 $81000 annually.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Business Partner People Operations assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the People Operations department and supports the full scope of human resources activities.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for full-cycle recruitment for defined job groups
- Manage recruitment outreach (e.g. scholarship programs career fairs internships)
- Manage new employee onboarding and orientation
- Maintain Human Resources records ensuring documents are current accurate confidential and in compliance with company policies and government regulations
- Partner with managers on coaching employees regarding performance
- Assist with employee relations issues and counseling
- Assist with developing implementing and facilitating training
- Track HR metrics
- Partner with managers to develop and maintain accurate job descriptions for all positions
- Assist with employee separations
- Provide general administrative support such as preparing correspondence forms and reports; processing incoming mail; screening and routing phone calls
- Monitor the Human Resources inbox and respond to and/or distribute messages as appropriate
- Respond to requests for information
- Review and audit payroll data for accuracy identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with payroll policies and regulatory requirements before processing payroll
- Help shape the corporate culture through HR function
- Serve as initial point-of-contact and resource for employees on HR policies programs and processes
- Support compliance with federal state and local regulations concerning employment
- Identify research and present best practices within HR function to continually enhance HR credibility and performance
- Lead or support HR projects as assigned
ABOUT YOU
Do you have the skills and meet the qualifications below If so we want to hear from you!
SKILLS
- Strong commitment to excellent internal and external customer service
- Ability to effectively apply knowledge of human resources law and policies
- Strong business acumen
- Strong employee relations experience
- Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards practices policies procedures regulations and laws
- Demonstrated understanding of business processes and how to change and improve them to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness
- Ability to effectively work in an entrepreneurial fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree and three to five years human resources experience including at least two years of recruitment and payroll experience
- 1-2 years experience working on Employee Relations
- Strong understanding of State and Federal requirements and regulations
- Proficient using Microsoft Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint; experience with UKG preferred
- Experience working with a multi-state employer
- HR certification preferred
- Contextual knowledge of the real estate industry a plus
To ensure full consideration applications must be received within 30 days of the job posting date. This date may be adjusted if a qualified candidate is not found.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands / Work Environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: work at a stationary work space for long periods of time with mobility to move throughout the office; use a PC constantly reaching with hands and fingers and keyboarding extensively; work in close contact with small and large groups as frequent communication with others is required including use of the telephone; be able to read and write documents in hard and electronic copy including those requiring great attention to detail; have the physical strength and agility to handle routine office tasks and machinery. Occasional travel may be required for certain employees depending on location.
This position is in a standard office environment with desktop business equipment and frequent telephone calls. Noise level is moderate. Frequent interruptions are common while under deadlines and time constraints.
Unico Properties LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
All candidates will receive consideration without regard to disability protected veteran status or any otherstatus or characteristic protected by applicable local state or federal law.
If an applicant requires accommodation during the recruitment process please reach out to
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vets
About Company
Unico Properties is a private real estate firm offering investment, development, management, and sustainability services in emerging markets across the US.