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HR Operations Leader (Future HR Director Track)

People People
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

Bayshore Properties is one of the largest family-owned multifamily companies in the Midwest and is looking for an experienced HR professional who is ready to step into a role with real influence and a clear path to becoming our next Director of Human Resources. If you're the kind of HR professional who lights up when employees feel supported, leaders feel empowered, and culture thrives, this is the spot for you.


This role is designed for someone who already fully understands the fundamentals of HR and is ready for the next level - someone who can partner with leadership, navigate complex employee situations with confidence, and help build the strategic and scalable HR practices a growing organization needs. You won't be stepping into a purely administrative HR role. We're looking for someone who enjoys thinking strategically about people, culture, and operations, and who is comfortable advising leaders, improving processes, and helping shape how HR supports the business of the business.


You'll work closely with our current Strategic HR Director, who is actively mentoring the person stepping into this role with the goal of transitioning leadership over the next several months. The right person will gain deep exposure to the business while helping strengthen the HR infrastructure that supports our continued growth.


If you meet the qualifications below and are serious about the opportunity, we strongly encourage you to submit a thoughtful cover letter sharing why this role caught your attention and what you believe you could bring to the team.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Work closely with the current HR Director to develop scalable HR processes, systems, and strategy that support the company's continued growth.
  • Learn the business deeply to align people strategy with operational and financial outcomes.
  • Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders - providing thoughtful guidance, support, and problem-solving.
  • Help shape and strengthen the company's culture by reinforcing a workplace that is collaborative, accountable, and growth oriented.
  • Drive employee engagement initiatives that foster connection, motivation, and long-term commitment.
  • Partner with the Payroll, Benefits and Onboarding Specialist to ensure new hires are successfully integrated into the organization, including 30/60/90-day check-ins, addressing training needs, and reinforcing HR as an ongoing resource for employees.
  • Assist in developing competitive benefits offerings while supporting day-to-day benefits questions and administration with the HR team.
  • Handle employee relations matters with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
  • Provide clear guidance to employees on policies, procedures, and HR programs.
  • Maintain HR compliance documentation including FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, VOEs, and related processes.
  • Provide leadership with thoughtful HR insights that support smart business decisions and organizational development.
  • Continuously look for opportunities to improve HR processes, communication, and employee experience.

What Skills You'll Bring

  • 7 years of well-rounded HR experience (HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Manager experience preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related field (SHRM certification a plus)
  • Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employee relations, and HR best practices
  • Curiosity and a desire to learn the business behind the business
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - approachable, thoughtful, and emotionally intelligent
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • A proactive mindset - someone who sees opportunities and works to improve them Comfort using HR systems and technology platforms

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • You'll have the opportunity to grow into an HR Director role in a successful and expanding organization - and in a relatively short timeframe.
  • You'll work closely with an experienced Strategic HR Director who is invested in mentoring and developing the next HR leader.
  • The company is family-owned, which means decisions are made thoughtfully, relationships matter, and leadership is accessible.
  • You'll help shape the employee experience for one of the largest family owned multifamily portfolios in the Midwest.
  • Your voice and ideas will genuinely influence the future of the organization.

Your Care Package Includes

A competitive salary, strong benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career within a stable and successful organization. If this opportunity feels like the right next step for you, we encourage you to submit your résumé along with a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you're interested and what you plan to contribute. We look forward to hearing more about you.

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