Human Resources Business Partner – Corporate

The Company

Founded in 1925, Rudin is a multigenerational, family-owned company that develops, owns, and manages a portfolio of sustainable, diversified, best in class, real estate assets and investments that create value for the communities where they exist.

Led by the third and fourth generations of the Rudin family, Rudin controls one of the largest privately owned real estate portfolios in New York City overseeing daily operations of 33 properties in New York City, including 16 commercial office buildings totaling 10.5 million square feet and 17 multifamily properties containing 4.7 million square feet. The company maintains a long-term approach to developing, managing, and maintaining timeless developments within the city of New York and is committed to reinvesting in and enhancing its properties.

Rudin prides itself on a high level of customer service to its tenants and residents, a corporate culture respectful and supportive of its employees, a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access, and its sterling reputation as a corporate citizen within the City. The Rudin family has a long tradition of service and philanthropy in New York City.

For more information on Rudin and its portfolio, visit www.rudin.com.

The Position

Rudin seeks to hire a highly motivated, dynamic individual to join the company as a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) supporting the corporate teams. The candidate will be the main point of contact for general HR-related inquiries; contribute to and support the organization’s mission, values, strategic goals and objectives; assist in formulating policy guidelines; contribute to the change process; and be a driver of HR’s contribution to organizational effectiveness. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Human Resources.

The successful candidate will be an influencer who is innovative and strategic. The candidate will be detail-oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Policies and procedures

  • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
  • Reviews policies and recommends new policies or approaches
  • Advises employees and management on the interpretation of policies, programs, and procedures
  • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance

Performance management

  • Supports annual performance review process for the corporate teams
  • Partners with managers to grow and develop employees; development plans, PIPs, and developing career paths for employees

Recruiting

  • Collaborates with Department Managers on staffing needs, understanding skills and competencies requirements, and develops position job descriptions in coordination with the business
  • Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions

Employee relations

  • Acts as point of contact for HR-related inquiries or issues, and conducts investigations into employee complaints and/or concerns as requested
  • Assists management with appropriate resolution of employee relations issues
  • Conducts exit interviews

Compensation & Benefits

  • Manages leaves of absence to ensure accurate tracking
  • Helps ensure payroll processes are correct
  • Overseeing day-to-day benefits administration
  • Annual review of FLSA classifications

Ongoing Initiatives

  • Works on long-term, sustainable initiatives including: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Mentorship, Internship, Learning & Development, and Wellness
  • Assists in the creation of a formal company-wide training and development program; reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. These include but are not limited to: safety training, anti-harassment training, professional and technical training, and certifications.
  • Responsible for the timely delivery of reporting and analysis for Executive Management
  • Partner with philanthropic department as it spearheads Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives

Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 7 years in a HR Generalist/HR Manager/HR Business Partner position supporting a population of greater than 100 employees
  • Payroll experience of 2-5 years
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ADP, or other similar payroll and HRIS
  • Knowledgeable of employment-related laws and regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
  • Strong organization, time management and project management skills
  • Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Onsite presence is required for this position
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and understand needs of multiple constituencies
  • Effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under pressure

Preferred

  • PHR or other HR certification is a plus
  • Experience in the real estate industry or other professional industry
  • Prior supervisory experience

Rudin is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Rudin makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment for all new employees. Rudin requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated by the time they begin employment with Rudin, unless they have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. All new employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination in connection with Rudin’s mandatory vaccination policy.

Rudin will comply with the reasonable accommodation provisions of federal, state and local laws for those individuals who are unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief. Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause undue hardship or pose a direct threat, in accordance with applicable law. If you require a medical or religious exemption, you will be given an opportunity to request one before you begin employment at the Company. If requesting a medical exemption, you may be required to provide documentation supporting your need for such exemption, in accordance with applicable law.

To apply now
Please visit LinkedIn to apply for the position https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3240931223/.
Starting salary is minimum of 100K. Pay can be more and will depend on experience. We pay medical and dental monthly premiums (for employee + family), offer a pension, and pay bonuses based on performance. We are Hybrid and all candidates must be comfortable commuting to NYC around 4 times each week. Additional flexibility is provided monthly.