Human Resources Manager

About the Opportunity:
This is an opportunity for a Human Resources Manager to join a National Real Estate Company with commercial, office, and residential assets. The HR Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. This is a full-time, in-person role, to be held at the company's main office in Great Neck (Nassau County), New York.
Role & Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires all staff, and trains new staff within the HR department
• Oversees the daily workflow of the HR department
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Assist with Corporate payroll processing for new hires, existing staff, and terminations
• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning
• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Education Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems
• Experience with Payroll processing and payroll software
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired