HR Business Partner

Fogelman is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner to connect with our hiring managers and property associates to provide support and effectively manage positive working relationships within our organization.  This position is based in our Memphis Corporate office located in East Memphis.   The ideal candidate possesses 7 years of comprehensive HR experience, a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, knowledge of federal and multi-state labor laws and compliance and is a professional and effective communicator with strong decision-making skills.  HR certification preferred. Fogelman is a known leader in the multifamily industry with over 60 years of experience.  We offer exceptional pay and benefits as well as an inclusive family-like culture that recognizes our associates.  Fogelman promotes community involvement in all markets and provides opportunities to give back.  Invest your career with Fogelman to contribute to our ongoing successes! Position Overview: This role is a key partner to people managers on practices and programs that impact and define the property associate experience at Fogelman. The HRBP will be consulted on both routine and complex issues requiring decision-making and sound judgment. The HRBP must build effective relationships and trust across all levels of the organization, analyzing people metrics to effectively influence and drive solutions to increase performance, engagement, and further talent strategies. The HRBP is accountable for managing all property people practices and programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Duties/Responsibilities: Develop strong partnerships within the organization with a focus on implementing property people practices for optimal organization and team effectiveness. Ensure property teams adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements. Partner with leaders to drive property business results by aligning HR strategy with operational success measures. Assess property performance; facilitate talent assessment conversations and work with leaders to activate solutions. Advisor to property leaders on key organizational and management issues such as talent management, workforce planning, talent assessment actions, engagement, organizational design, and change management. Coach property leaders to activate leadership behaviors and focus efforts on how to increase engagement and build a culture of growth and development. Drive strategic initiatives in partnership with business leaders to attract, develop and retain top property talent through succession planning and employee development. Valued partner; able to influence, advise and coach leaders. Provide effective employee relations support through objective policy interpretation, incident investigation, and coaching & corrective action. Propose and develop programs and processes that drive associate engagement and grow associates’ Know How. Administer people practices in a fair and consistent manner and in alignment with Fogelman’s values and conduct expectations. Required Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated ability to independently develop, drive and contribute to overall strategy and business plans in a rapidly developing/changing environment. Demonstrated expertise and application of HR competencies: organizational design, performance management, talent development, employment practices, succession planning, compensation, and total rewards. Demonstrated success as a valued and strategic partner who is able to influence, advise and coach business leaders. Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decision; considers impacts of decisions internally and externally. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Organized with attention to detail. Establishes trust and inspires others. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems. Knowledge of employment law and risk management. Ability to identify, develop, and retain diverse talent that makes a strong, positive impact on the organization. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field required. 7 plus years of progressive and comprehensive HR experience Proficient knowledge of federal and multi-state labor laws and compliance. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.