Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Newmark is a world leader in commercial real estate, providing services and products across the property life cycle through a global platform. The Associate HR Business Partner supports HR Business Partners and designated client groups by providing day-to-day HR guidance, coordinating employee lifecycle activities, assisting with employee relations and leave matters, and supporting compliance and performance management programs.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and general inquiries, escalating complex issues as needed
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, employment eligibility verification, new hire orientation, and exit interviews
- Assist employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries, including pay discrepancies, and timekeeping issues
- Support employees and managers through leave of absence and ADA accommodation requests
- Administer workers' compensation claims, including intake, coordination with claims administrators, and communicating with employees and managers throughout the process
- Assist with employee relations matters, including preparing documentation, conducting investigations, and following up on action items
- Assist with the performance management cycle, including tracking timelines, compiling review data, and supporting managers on process questions
- Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Learning & Development on cross-functional projects as needed
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 2–4 years of experience in an HR generalist, or HR coordinator role
- Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, including FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation processes
- Proficiency with HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office/Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to handle confidential information appropriately
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines
- Collaborative, service-oriented mindset with sound judgment and professional discretion
- Proficiency with HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office/Excel
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
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