What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at Westward360?
Westward360 is looking to add an HR Manager to our growing Chicago team. If you are an experienced Human Resources professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply!
Westward360 is a leader in the Property Management and Community Association Management industry, with locations nationwide. We service condo, townhome, and homeowner associations and provide rental management services to multi-family and single-unit properties.
What We Offer:
- Base salary range of $80,000 - $90,000
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Front-loaded PTO
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Long- and short-term disability at no cost to employees
- Opportunities for internal growth
What You’ll Do:
- HR Team & Office Oversight
- Directly manage the HR team, including the Sr. HR Generalist, Payroll & Benefits Specialist, and HR Administrator.
- Indirectly oversee the Office Coordinator, managed by the Sr. HR Generalist.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance feedback to HR team members.
- Ensure HR policies and practices align with company goals and compliance standards.
- Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Conduct exit interviews for Directors and above, offering insights for leadership.
- Drive performance management strategies, ensuring fair and structured evaluations.
- Act as a trusted resource for employee relations issues, handling conflict resolution and workplace investigations.
- Oversee leave management, ensuring proper tracking and compliance with labor laws.
- Benefits, Compliance & Vendor Management
- Lead benefits administration, including open enrollment and ongoing plan management.
- Administer workers’ compensation programs and ensure compliance with employment laws.
- Foster strong partnerships with HR vendors, optimizing service delivery and cost efficiency.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 5 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years managing direct reports.
- Deep knowledge of employment laws, benefits administration, and compliance regulations.
- Experience leading HR teams and supporting office administration functions.
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong proficiency in HRIS systems (Paylocity or similar preferred) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.).
About Westward360
Westward360 is dedicated to providing exceptional community management, rental management, and brokerage services. With over 50,000 homes under management, we have the systems, strategies, and expertise to meet the specialized needs of our clients. Our goal is to foster a collaborative, innovative, and people-first work environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
Disability Notice: Disclosure is divulging or giving out personal information about a disability. It is important for the employee to provide information about the nature of the disability, the limitations involved, and how the disability affects the ability to learn and/or perform the job effectively. The employer has a right to know if a disability is involved when an employee asks for accommodations. Deciding if, when, and how to share disability-related information with a prospective or current employer can be overwhelming, but we ask that you request any required accommodations prior to your first date of work. Please note, a doctor's note may be requested by Human Resources, depending on the accommodation being requested, on a case-by-case basis.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
