Employee Relations Specialist

Continental Properties is looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to join our Human Resources team at our Home Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. 

As the Employee Relations Specialist, you will serve as a key contributor to foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability. You will provide day to day employee relations support to team members and managers, ensuring compliance with company culture, policies, and applicable labor laws while promoting a positive team member experience. You will work closely with the HR Business Partners and HR Team to assist in resolving workplace issues, supporting organizational initiatives, and enhancing overall team member experience.

We are embracing a flexible and hybrid work environment. After an initial onboarding period, you may work remotely up to two days a week. #LI-Hybrid

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of contact for employee relation matters, providing guidance and support on workplace concerns, company policies, and procedures. 

• Assist in investigations into employee concerns, workplace conflicts, and policy violations.

• Assist in the creation and management of performance improvement plans and corrective actions in alignment with company culture and policies. 

• Provide operational support the HR Business Partners, helping us identify trends in employee relation data to drive proactive solutions. 

• Collaborate on training and development initiatives to educate managers and team members on policies, conflict resolution, and best practices. 

• Maintain documentation and confidentiality related to employee relation matters.  

Skills for Success:

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

• 2 plus years of employee relations or HR Generalist roles, ideally in real estate, property management or a related industry. 

• Solid understanding of employment laws, workplace investigations, and HR best practices. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and navigate sensitive situations professionally. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

  
  
  

Why You'll Love Life at Continental:

Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• Career Growth: You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
  
  
• Mental Health & Wellness: Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
  
  
• Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
  
  
• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here!
  
  
• Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
  
  
• Performance Incentives: Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
  
  
• Industry-Leading Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
  
  
• Family Support: Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers).
  
  
  

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team