Macdonald & Company is pleased to partner with a real estate investment management and development company in Dallas to identify and appoint a Director of Human Resources to join their growing team.
The Director of Human Resources will report to the President/COO and serve as a key leader within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
The activities listed here are not all-inclusive; rather, they indicate the types of activities normally performed by this position. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate core competencies in the following areas:
- Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals and promote a high-performance culture.
- Talent Acquisition & Retention: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent within the commercial real estate industry.
- Employee Relations & Counseling: Foster a positive work environment by managing team development, employee relations, counseling, coaching, and conflict resolution to ensure consistent application of company policies.
- Performance Management: Lead the performance review process, including goal setting, feedback, and employee development initiatives. Administer the annual bonus, cost of living (COL) adjustments, and overall bonus programs to ensure fair and competitive compensation practices.
- Organizational Development: Implement training and development programs that enhance employee skills, leadership capabilities, and career growth.
- Payroll & Reporting (Currently Paylocity): Oversee payroll administration and reporting processes using Paylocity, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
- Day-to-Day HR Administration: Manage daily HR operations, including onboarding, verification of employment, terminations, exit interviews, promotions, transfers, and engagement surveys to enhance employee experiences and organizational effectiveness.
- Compensation & Benefits: Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain talent while ensuring internal equity and compliance.
- Open Enrollment Administration: Lead open enrollment administration, ensuring effective communication and seamless execution of benefit changes.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- HR Technology & Systems: Optimize HR systems and technology to enhance HR processes, data management, and reporting.
- HR Metrics & Reporting: Develop and maintain HR metrics to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and inform strategic decisions.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 5-10+ years of previous Human Resources experience required.
- SPHR/ PHR certified preferred
- Must have prior payroll experience.
Communication Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to effectively present information.
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Ability to comprehend legal language necessary for company compliance.
- Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
- Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
General
- Must work well in a multi-functional collaborative environment and demonstrate a strong work ethic and committed client service.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment with spirit of cooperation and as a relationship builder.
- Display excellent communications skills.
- Display engaging interpersonal skills including the ability to think and act strategically, provide sound judgment, and provide a positive and energetic demeanor.
- Provide systematic and dependable follow up, as well as high level of organization and preparedness.
- Maintain workflow under pressure in a fast-paced, high-profile work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
