PLACE is an end-to-end technology and business services platform designed to simplify the real estate lifecycle for both consumers and their real estate agents. Top producing real estate teams partner with PLACE because we take care of bookkeeping, human resources, in-house legal, design and marketing, talent acquisition, business training and coaching. Consumers choose real estate teams Powered by PLACE because our partners are positioned to deliver a better experience to their valued clients.

Human Resources Business Partner

Your Opportunity:

You have the opportunity to join a highly collaborative and motivated team and help to build the HR Department and people processes in the real estate technology space. You will lead HR support for our SaaS company Brivity, the “jewel” of our real estate technology platform, our Technology department and Real Estate Services departments.. We are growing and are looking to you as a partner to engage your expertise and experience for key PLACE Human Resources initiatives and to ensure success for departmental stakeholders and their people.

Who Develops You: Executive Director of Human Resources

What You’re Great At:

You approach Human Resources as a partnership -- a partnership with employees, a partnership with leaders, and a partnership with the broader HR team. You bring warmth and approachability to people challenges, compliance and “the rules.” At the same time, you are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive “best place to work” where team members thrive and grow into new opportunities

What You’ll Do:

We are focused on your future -- your career path, your passions and your wealth. We offer benefits such as health insurance, stock options and purchases, and training on investing and building personal wealth. Explore PLACE and the success path we have created for you.

• Partner with assigned business unit leaders and consult on all talent and HR related activities and situations.
• Partner with Legal on compliance, benefits and risk mitigation.
• Further compliance infrastructure.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Handle employee grievances and disputes.
• Coach leaders and managers on HR related situations and conversations
• Execute employee feedback survey, analyze and compile survey results, and collaborate with People Ops on implementation plans.
• Collaborate with other HR leaders to develop and implement leadership training and employee career paths.
• Support assigned business unit on goal setting and performance reviews.
• Coach leaders to have powerful performance improvement conversations.
• Be an integral part of PLACE’s HRIS implementation and maintenance team.
• Draft and maintain position descriptions for assigned business units.
• Partners closely with Executive HR Director on leading policy and procedure development and maintenance.
• Support the HR team in developing and implementing the company compensation strategy.
• Support L&D efforts for assigned department and support L&D for all PLACE employees.
• Hire, train and develop HR team members as PLACE scales.
• Seek out improvements to efficiency and cost-effectiveness of human resources. programs through soliciting feedback, asking questions and conducting surveys or evaluations. Implement initiatives based on employee feedback.
• Partner with the HR team to manage all aspects of human resources functions including onboarding, compensation, training, benefits and additional employee services.
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.

Skills You Have:

• Sincere interest in others’ success
• 7 years’ Human Resources experience
• 5 years’ Human Resources management experience
• SHRM Certified (preferred)
• Background in working with staff and managers from a variety of states
• Expert in Washington State HR and employment regulations/laws
• Experience with multi-state employment regulations and laws
• Experience leading company compliance and policy ownership
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in leading or support Safety (EHS) functionality
• Background in Benefits Administration or Management for all types of employee benefits plans.
• Leaves Management experience

Employees and their qualified dependents are offered the following benefits:

• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision

Additionally they are eligible to enroll in the following voluntary benefits:

• Short Term Disability
• Accidental and Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance

Employees are also enrolled in Long Term Disability Insurance and eligible to enroll in the company's 401k program. Employees are offered the following:

• Vacation Time as Needed
• 10 Sick Day
• 9 paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays
• 3 days of Bereavement Leave
• Time off for Voting and Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program

Employees are eligible to participate in the company's yearly Stock Purchase Program. Salary: $80,000-$90,000 DOE We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellingham, WA 98226: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person