HR Business Partner, Employee Relations & Compliance (Multifamily Real Estate)
Location : Michigan (Local & overnight travel ~15%)
Employment Type : Full-Time
Friedman Real Estate seeks a strategic HR Business Partner to serve as the dedicated HR advisor for our multifamily real estate operations team. This role is the central contact for all HR matters within the multifamily group, with a specialized focus on employee relations, HR compliance, and policy leadership. The ideal candidate will bring deep HR expertise and a commitment to learning the multifamily business to support workforce planning, talent strategy, and operational alignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary HR advisor to the multifamily operations team, providing strategic guidance on all HR-related matters.
- Lead and manage complex employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution with consistency and legal compliance.
- Own the development, interpretation, and implementation of HR policies and procedures across the multifamily group.
- Serve as the subject matter expert in HR compliance, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Partner with operations leaders to understand business needs and translate them into workforce planning and recruiting strategies.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and other HR functions to align hiring goals with organizational growth.
- Deliver coaching to managers and HR colleagues on employee relations, compliance, and policy application.
- Travel locally throughout Michigan to support multifamily sites and attend key meetings; occasional overnight travel (~15%).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong emphasis on employee relations and compliance.Proven ability to build trust and influence senior leaders as a strategic business partner.Strong understanding of employment law and HR policy frameworks.Ability and willingness to learn the multifamily real estate business to better support operational goals.Excellent communication, analytical, and conflict-resolution skills.Willingness to travel locally and overnight as needed (approximately 15%).What We Offer
A collaborative, mission-driven culture within a growing multifamily real estate organization.Competitive compensation and benefits.Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.J-18808-Ljbffr