MBK Real Estate Companies · 1 day ago
Senior Employee Relations Specialist
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expMBK Real Estate is an industry leader in real estate operations and development. They are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist responsible for managing and resolving complex employee relations matters and providing critical support for field operations.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Serve as the main point of contact for all corporate office ER matters and partner with Regional People & Culture Managers on select field ER matters, providing guidance and support to employees, P&C, and the management team
Develop and implement ER strategies, policies, and procedures that align with the company's values and goals, and continually assess processes to make improvements
Conduct and manage comprehensive workplace investigations on a multitude of ER issues, ensuring a thorough, impartial, and timely process, including developing strategic interview plans, fact-finding, analyzing evidence, determining whether allegations are substantiated, interviewing witnesses and involved parties, producing clear, concise, and legally defensive documentation and reports, and facilitating an optimal resolution for the parties involved through recommended corrective and/or disciplinary actions
Provide expert, human-centered strategic guidance to leaders on sensitive and high-risk ER issues, including performance improvement plans (PIPs), corrective actions, involuntary exits, and conflict mediation, thoughtfully tailoring solutions situationally to best safeguard company interests and ensure legal defensibility, while upholding MBK’s values and culture
Drive fair and equitable application of policies in ER matters and guide leaders to enforce policies and practices consistently, ethically reinforcing MBK's values and maintaining legal compliance
Serve as a trusted sounding board and escalation point for workplace concerns, manager-employee dynamics, and early signals of potentially systemic people issues
Analyze ER data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvements
Deliver ER-related training and capability-building initiatives on compliance, performance management, and organizational values
Collaborate closely with P&C Leadership, Legal Counsel and managers on complex cases, performance plans, and transition strategies to mitigate organizational risk
Stay up-to-date on employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and proactively identify potential risks
Handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional and discreet manner
Perform other job duties or special projects as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience, preferred
PHR, SHRM-CP, or other related specialized professional certification preferred
4+ years of prior work experience functioning in a similar role managing investigations and corrective actions, with a combination of corporate and multi-site or field experience
Experience with California and multi-state compliance
Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and proven ability to exercise discretion when overseeing sensitive employee information and ER matters
Demonstrated ability in planning, conducting, and documenting impartial and thorough internal investigations of varying levels of complexity, from initial intake to final resolution
Adept at conflict resolution and mediation, with proven ability to view situations from all perspectives and work creatively to resolve employment concerns fairly
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), with HRIS, preferably Workday, and standard office equipment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak, write and read English, articulate complex HR concepts clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, and present to small groups
Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing deadlines
Must possess the ability to make sound, independent decisions under pressure, remain calm during conflict, and effectively de-escalate stressful situations
25% travel required. Must be able and willing to travel to assigned communities for investigations and training, and ability to support a flexible schedule as needed
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, in the corporate office or a community, and sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, as necessary
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
PHR, SHRM-CP, or other related specialized professional certification
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer matching
Comprehensive industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-provided life, disability and AD&D insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Generous paid time off including vacation and sick time, holidays, and bereavement leave
Leadership development, training, and personal coaching
Education loan assistance and scholarships
Daily living, financial and legal services
Childcare and eldercare assistance
Employee discounts
Health and wellness resources that include virtual yoga, mindfulness, and financial readiness for employees and their family members
Company
MBK Real Estate Companies
MBK Real Estate Companies (MBK) is a leading developer and investor in senior living communities, multi-family residential and industrial real estate.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ed Stokx
CFO/CAO
Anita Hsu
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer at MBK Real Estate Companies
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