Human Resources Generalist

Posted 14 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
70K-78K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Real Estate • Software • PropTech
The Role
The HR Generalist supports HR operations by guiding policy interpretation, managing onboarding, resolving leave matters, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Summary Generated by Built In

Lessen is one of the fastest growing companies in the real estate services industry.  Our proprietary technology platform provides clients with portfolio dashboards, the ability to review and approve project estimates, check in on project progress in real time and pay vendors all in one place!  But we aren’t just a tech company.  We are also a property service delivery company offering renovations, turns and maintenance to residential and commercial clients.  Lessen recently acquired SMS Assist, an industry-leading facilities maintenance technology and delivery company. The new combined national footprint will serve more than 250,000 properties, facilitate approximately 2.5 million repair and maintenance orders, and complete nearly 20,000 renovation and turn projects per year.  Lessen has quickly evolved from exciting startup to valued partner, delivering scalable and turnkey property services to our clients.


Summary

The HR Generalist will be a key member of the HR Operations team, responsible for supporting the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of HR policies, tools, processes, and services across Lessen LLC. This role provides first-line HR support to managers and employees while also taking ownership of specific HR services or subject areas.

 

 

What You'll Do:

·       Provide HR policy guidance and best practice interpretation to managers and employees.

·       Lead onboarding processes and administer I-9 verification for all new hires.

·       Collaborate with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to resolve complex employee leave matters, including policy interpretation, administration, accommodations, and employee complaints related to leaves.

·       Work cross-functionally with leave vendors, Benefits, Payroll, and Legal teams to manage leave cases effectively.

·       Manage all data changes in Workday, such as promotions, schedule changes, time off adjustments, org changes, etc.

·       Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies and processes.

·       Support business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning efforts.

·       Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

·       Foster a positive team environment and promote a strong organizational culture.

·       Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data.

·       Assist with processing parental leave pay inputs.

·       Participate in ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

 

You Should Have:

·       Strong knowledge of HR principles, labor laws, and best practices.

·       Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to employee management.

·       Experience managing HR issues.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

·       Experience with HRIS tools such as Workday.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

·       Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

·       2-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role or similar HR capacity.

·       Service management or HR experience in a call center environment is a plus.

·       Master’s Degree in HRM or MBA is a plus

·       HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.

 

Compensation:

$70,000 - $78,000

Pay is determined by several compensable factors, such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

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Why Lessen:

·        Competitive compensation

·        Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options

·        401K retirement savings plan

·        Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays

·        Maternity/Paternity Pay

·        Career advancement opportunities

·        All the tools you’ll need to be successful


Lessen is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds. We’re looking for teammates that are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and will help us amplify the positive & inclusive culture we’ve been building.  Lessen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

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The Company
HQ: Scottsdale, Arizona
855 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago. To learn more, visit Lessen.com.

Why Work With Us

We make caring for and improving properties simpler, faster, better. Powered by tech and perfected by people, we deliver best-in-class, transformational solutions to deliver assets to market faster, keep businesses up and running, and improve customer and resident experiences. We're property services, simplified.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
HQScottsdale, AZ
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