SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager, HRBP will support and be the primary point of contact for Human Resource supporting a section of our Corporate Function. The Manager, HRBP will act as a trusted advisor in resolving employee relation questions/issues, lead special projects as assigned by the Sr. Director, HR and promote a positive and engaging work environment for all FirstKey Homes team members. This role will also coordinate and execute strategies related to the recruitment, selection, onboarding, development, performance management, and offboarding of team members. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Partner with Executive Business leaders on Hands-on and highly impactful large scale HR project management.
• Understand and identify human capital initiatives that will support business goals in a fast-paced, changing environment across various field market locations.
• Coordinate and execute Human Resource initiatives at the direction of the Sr. Director, HR pertaining to recruitment and selection, onboarding, learning and development, succession planning, performance management, retention, and offboarding.
• Provide full-cycle engagement for escalated employee relations investigations and act as a trusted advisor to internal employees in the areas of company policy and employee relations issues.
• Assist HR Business Partners with initial investigation steps.

• Utilize HR reporting and analytics to level et the business on our HR KPI’s and provide recommendations to right size identified opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of company Human Resource policies based on knowledge of employment law.
• Embrace and lead change by demonstrating flexibility when direction or priorities shift to achieve individual and team success in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Human Resources programs and provide recommendations on potential improvements.
• Stay abreast of current and emerging industry knowledge, practices, trends and technologies. Recommend and implement strategies or solutions that would enhance departmental operations.

• Become a subject matter expert of client group by attending function meetings, shadowing team members, understanding operating model and key business goals.
• Create relationships and establish a strong Human Resource presence with functional partners to provide input in the planning and implementation of human capital initiatives.
• This brief summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s manager at any time based upon Company need.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in strategy and execution in Human Resources roles 
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Experience with Human Resource policy and law (e.g, SHRM guidelines, DOL and EEOC regulations, and employee grievance/relations)
• Experience in talent development and coaching employees, including managers
• Experience working with and advising leaders across various levels of an organization in a strategic, professional manner 
• Experience dealing with significant employee relations issues, including investigations 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification a plus
• Experience working with team members from disperse geographic locations
• Experience working with Ultipro or similar Human Resource Information System (HRIS) a plus
• Experience working in a fast pace, high-growth company

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and HR information systems.
• Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

FirstKey Homes is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected classification or status.

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