Human Resources Generalist

The role

The HR Generalist acts as a strategic and hands-on partner to business unit leaders. This role manages workforce planning, employee relations, investigations, and organizational effectiveness.

What you will do

• Translate business objectives into people's plans covering org design, capability building, succession, and headcount planning.
• Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters.
• Conduct impartial investigations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and company policy.
• Coach leaders on managerial effectiveness, feedback, and accountability.
• Advise employees on conflict resolution, career development, and policy interpretation.
• Drive talent reviews, succession planning, and high potential development.
• Lead change plans for org restructures, integrations, and process changes.
• Advise compensation, job architecture, and pay equity.
• Track and analyze people metrics to identify trends and interventions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with significant hands-on employee relations, training, and workplace investigations or mediations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment law and compliance (EEO, ADA/ADAAA, FMLA/CFRA, FLSA, anti-harassment/retaliation, wage & hour, etc.).
• Proven experience coaching managers, leading performance processes, and driving impactful organizational change initiatives.
• Demonstrated skill in applying insights, thorough documentation, and structured case management to resolve complex employee matters.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence skills.
• Experience providing HR support to multi-state operations and navigating both unionized and non-union settings.
• Frequent sitting and walking.
• Repetitive use of the computer, keyboard, mouse, and phone.
• Reading, comprehending, writing, performing calculations, and communicating verbally.
• May work in an elevated site, may walk on uneven ground.
• Occasional squatting, bending neck/waist, twisting neck/waist, pushing, and pulling.

Nice to have

• Previous experience with ADP (HRIS)
• Previous experience with Greenhouse (ATS)

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision
• 401(k)
• Personal time off
• Paid holidays
• Growth based on achievement and emphasis on promoting from within
• Online training platforms
• Training classes
• One-on-one coaching

About the company

Avanath is a property management company that provides affordable housing for the workforce. The team is committed to cultivating the American Dream and creating an unforgettable experience for residents and employees.