Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our growing property management team, with a particular focus on employee relations, investigations, compliance, and collaborating with legal counsel. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a respectful, legally compliant, and productive work environment across our multifamily housing communities.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who understands the fast-paced, service-driven nature of property management and is comfortable managing sensitive personnel issues, claims, and investigations with professionalism and care.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations & Investigations

• Act as a trusted advisor to regional and on-site property management teams on employee relations issues.
• Conduct thorough, impartial investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, and other workplace concerns.
• Document findings and outcomes while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with company policies and employment law.
• Coach and counsel managers on performance issues, corrective action plans, and employee engagement strategies.
• Partner with managers and leadership to address employee concerns, foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture aligned with company values, and promote HR best practices.

Compliance & Legal Collaboration

• Partner with legal counsel on employment-related matters, including investigations, dispute resolution, disciplinary actions, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare documentation for legal proceedings, unemployment claims, and government agency inquiries (EEOC, DFEH, DOL, etc.).
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and stay current on regulatory changes that impact property management operations.
• Assist with the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures across multiple property sites.

Claims & Risk Management

• Manage employee claims related to workplace incidents, harassment, discrimination, and other employment matters.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and legal counsel on workers' compensation, general liability, and employment practices claims.
• Track and analyze claim trends to identify opportunities for preventive training and policy improvement.

Additional HR Functions

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist with internal audits, I-9, and personnel file compliance.
• Partner with payroll and benefits teams to resolve employee issues as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on employee relations, preferably within the property management or real estate industry.
• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR compliance practices across multiple states (especially California, if applicable).
• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations and handling sensitive employee issues with discretion and fairness.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with remote, field-based teams.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in property management, hospitality, or service industries with a dispersed workforce.
• Familiarity with property management software and HRIS platforms. Spanish multilingual ability, a plus.
  
  

  If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career as a Regional Manager with a company that truly values its employees, Aperto is the right fit for you. Apply today and be a part of a team that is committed to excellence and success in everything we do.

  Apply Now and discover why Aperto Property Management, Inc. is the place for maintenance professionals who want to make a real impact!

  Aperto Property Management, Inc. iCalBRE Broker License Number 02042194. - we are an equal opportunity employer.