Job Description

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Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are. We have become an industry leader by fulfilling our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Empowering People.
Join our dynamic Human Resources department as an HR Business Partner supporting our Hospitality and Retail business units. The HR Business Partner acts as a strategic business partner to Sherman leaders and provides support to Sherman employees. This position plays a key role in all HR functional areas including employee relations, performance management, engagement/retention, onboarding, compliance, and training. The HRBP is actively involved in HR strategy and process improvement initiatives and provides quality service to internal customers in the areas of worker's compensation, leaves of absence, and other employee matters.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Employee Relations:

• Builds strong relationships with business leaders throughout the organization and provides employee relations support and guidance to key business partners.
• Maintains strong knowledge of employee relations practices by attending education workshops and reviewing materials through SHRM, etc.
• Handles all employee matters with integrity, respect, and professionalism. Responds to all employees in a timely and knowledgeable manner. Seeks partnership and shares the complexities of more critical matters with HR Manager, SVP of HR, and/or legal counsel.
• Researches, recommends, and implements changes to human resource policies and procedures.

Performance Management:

• Partners with business unit leaders to drive performance management, feedback, and development conversations that align with organizational values and business priorities.
• Supports the annual review process, provides training and communication with managers and employees, and tracks the status of reviews for business units from start to finish.
• Works closely with the HR team to implement the company recruitment strategy and budgets for your business units.

General HR Support:

• Collaborates with HR team to analyze and recommend updates to HR reports, standard operating procedures, employee handbook, and other HR programs and practices. Works independently on projects, as well as being involved in team initiatives.
• Contributes to HR strategy, development of self and team, and overall organizational effectiveness.
• Responds to unemployment questionnaires for specific business units and represents Sherman Associates at appeal hearings when needed.
• Ensures worker's compensation claims and programs are administered effectively to reduce injuries and costs to the company. Actively involved with implementation of safety programs, safety training, OSHA compliance, and reporting.
• Ensures all job requirements, job descriptions, and organizational structures are up to date for all positions in your business unit.
• Supports the hiring process by collaborating with TA Specialist to provide updates on recruitment processes including interviewing, candidate selection, assessments, background checks, and onboarding and participates in the hiring process for leadership roles.
• Mitigates legal risk by keeping employee relations skills updated, and monitors changes in city, state, and federal requirements. Completes human resource administrative and operational requirements related to recordkeeping, reporting and HR documentation, and employee file maintenance in accordance with state and federal law.
• Supports initiatives that strengthen our values-based culture, enhances engagement, and promotes a positive employee experience.
• Actively participates in cross-functional internal committees with emphasis on elevating Sherman's diversity & inclusion initiatives, recognition, and workplace safety programs.
• Facilitates training modules for monthly new-hire orientation and as needed manager training.
• Collaborates with the HR/Learning teams and completes other duties and projects assigned based on business and departmental needs.
• Assists with Employee Survey coordination, results, and action planning

Experience and Skills:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 5+ years of prior experience as an HRBP, HR Generalist, or advanced-level HR Coordinator fulfilling both Generalist duties, preferably in the hotel/hospitality industry.
• Experienced administrative user of Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS.
• SHRM-CP or PHR Certification or desire to obtain strongly preferred.
• Strong "spirit to serve" the needs of internal customers and the "will to excel" in area of expertise.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a very fast paced environment.
• Quick learner with ability to ramp up in learning all aspects of our industries.
• Must be a team player and have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office skills and SharePoint strongly preferred.
• Must be focused and willing to work extended hours if needed to achieve personal, departmental, and company goals.

TRAVEL

• This position requires up to 20% travel to sites within our Hospitality and Retail portfolios.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment, quiet to moderate noise level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for up to 8-hours per day.
• Must have the ability to move around freely throughout the office and properties, as necessity varies from day to day.
• Must be able to lift over 10 lbs., occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.

Job Benefits:
PAY
$75,000 - $95,000 annual salary + bonus eligibility. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position; including experience, skills, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.
BENEFITS
Sherman Associates strives to lead the market in the benefits we offer. In addition to medical, dental, vision and supplemental benefits, what sets us apart includes:

• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plans
• Fully paid short term disability
• Fully paid life insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurance Policies including

• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Long-Term Disability
• Pet insurance
• Fully paid employee assistance program
• Fully vested 401k company match program
• 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program
• Starbucks and Hotel discounts

Skills Required