Associate People Business Partner

CBRE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to support the Valuation team, focusing on transactional HR processes and frontline employee/manager support. You will analyze data, coordinate projects, and partner with COEs to optimize the employee lifecycle.

You will own HR service areas, developing expertise and guiding HR policy and compliance across the organization. This role emphasizes data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of HR experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate with sense of urgency, attention to detail, and skilled in comprehending, analyzing, and interpreting documents.
• Strong bias for action, multitasking, and handling competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and advanced skills with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to internal teams.
• Ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS, talent, and employee management software.
• Experience collaborating across departments to facilitate successful project completion.
• The confidence to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for key systems/processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and transform HR processes.
• Partner with COEs and HR operations to manage the employee lifecycle.
• Take ownership of HR projects with data aggregation and analysis.
• Recommend policies to strengthen culture and ensure compliance.
• Collect, analyze HR metrics across systems for trends and insights.
• Prepare and present analyses to senior HR and business colleagues.
• Respond to unemployment claim inquiries and background check adjudication requests.
• Support day-to-day HR questions for employees and managers.
• Advise on HR policies as they relate to company objectives.
• Support management on federal and state employment law compliance.
• Supervise onboarding, status changes, and terminations of employees.
• Assist discussions on engagement, performance, benefits, and compensation.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

HRIS proficiency

Excel (advanced)

PowerPoint (advanced)

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

3-5 years HR experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Talent management software

Employee management software

Job description

About the Role:

We are searching for an Associate HR Business Partner to helpsupport our Valuation business. This role will have dual focus on managing andexecuting transactional processes, as well as serving as the frontline point ofcontact for employees and managers in specific client groups.

In this role, you will analyze, measure, and improveprocesses for the Valuations People (HR) team by providing a wide range of HRadministrative, process and technical solutions. You will also support ongoingdata needs, conduct research, and coordinate assigned projects to ensure theyare implemented and maintained while meeting HR objectives and strategicdeliverables. This position serves as the key intake point for employee andmanager questions, researching and resolving issues of moderate complexityinvolving consulting with Generalists, Centers of Excellence (COE) experts, andSenior Business Partners.

Additionally, you will own one or more HR core serviceareas, developing expertise and providing leadership within the assignedarea(s) (i.e. Immigration, Reporting, Unemployment Claims, etc.). You will workto support the broader Valuations Team in assigned subject areas, highlightingand resolving issues impacting the employee population.

What You’ll Do:

• Implement, manage, and transform processes. Develop solutions that drive impact.
• Partner with COEs and HR operations team to manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, off-boarding and employee relations.
• Take ownership of key HR projects, aggregating data from multiple sources to assist in creating a complete analysis, improvement and/or recommendation.
• Make recommendations for policies and activities to strengthen the company culture by suggesting ways to motivate and retain employees, to address staffing issues, and to maintain legal compliance.
• Collect, aggregate, and analyze HR metrics and data, from a variety of systems for trends and insights with attention to talent initiatives, hiring practices, employee engagement, attrition, and compliance with employment regulations, while assessing data quality.
• Prepare and present analysis to senior HR and business colleagues, with excellent attention to detail.
• Respond to unemployment claim inquiries and background check adjudication requests.
• Support employee and frontline managers day-to-day issues and questions.
• Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation of HR policies and procedures as they relate to individuals and the company objectives.
• Support management on federal and state employment law compliance.
• Supervise transactions related to onboarding of new employees, status changes for existing employees and terminations of employees.
• Assist with manager and employee discussions related to employee engagement, performance, benefit, and compensation review and evaluation processes.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate with sense of urgency, attention to detail, and skilled in comprehending, analyzing, and interpreting documents.
• Strong bias for action, excellent ability to multitask and to handle competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and advanced skills with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service internal teams.
• Ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS, talent, and employee management software.
• Experience collaborating across departments to facilitate successful project completion.
• The confidence to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for key systems/processes in subject teams and day-to-day functions.

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

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