HR Generalist (Hybrid) - Dallas, TX

Dominium; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dominium is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders by providing expertise in employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, leave administration, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, safety compliance, HR compliance, and organizational policy interpretation.

This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while supporting a positive, productive, and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of Human Resources experience with a focus on employee relations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Experience administering FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation programs.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (UKG preferred) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, misconduct, attendance concerns, and other employee relations matters, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions.
• Provide employee relations guidance and coaching to managers and employees regarding performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and employment-related concerns.
• Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA, state and local leave laws, military leave, personal leave, and other protected leaves, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Manage the ADA interactive process and reasonable accommodation program, collaborating with employees, managers, and medical providers to identify and implement effective workplace accommodations.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and serve as the liaison among injured employees, managers, medical providers, third-party administrators, nurse triage vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Administer return-to-work and transitional duty programs, including monitoring work restrictions, developing accommodation plans, preparing transitional duty agreements, and facilitating successful employee reintegration.
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness records and safety-related reporting requirements, including preparing annual OSHA logs, supporting claim reviews, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensure employment law and HR compliance, including labor law posting requirements, policy administration, audits, recordkeeping, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, leave administration, accommodations, workers’ compensation, employee relations matters, and other human resources services.
• Partner with business leaders and the Human Resources team to support workforce planning initiatives, including headcount forecasting, organizational structure reviews, talent movement planning, succession planning discussions, and workforce analytics reporting.
• Assist with other HR projects and assignments as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Performance management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Discretion

HRIS (UKG)

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS (UKG)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and advance our mission. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix and Minneapolis, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents to foster a strong sense of community and connection.

Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders by providing expertise in employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, leave administration, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, safety compliance, HR compliance, and organizational policy interpretation. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while supporting a positive, productive, and inclusive workplace culture.

Essential Functions

• Conducts workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, misconduct, attendance concerns, and other employee relations matters, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions.
• Provides employee relations guidance and coaching to managers and employees regarding performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and employment-related concerns.
• Administers leave of absence programs, including FMLA, state and local leave laws, military leave, personal leave, and other protected leaves, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Manages the ADA interactive process and reasonable accommodation program, collaborating with employees, managers, and medical providers to identify and implement effective workplace accommodations.
• Coordinates workers’ compensation claims and serve as the liaison among injured employees, managers, medical providers, third-party administrators, nurse triage vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Administers return-to-work and transitional duty programs, including monitoring work restrictions, developing accommodation plans, preparing transitional duty agreements, and facilitating successful employee reintegration.
• Maintains OSHA injury and illness records and safety-related reporting requirements, including preparing annual OSHA logs, supporting claim reviews, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensures employment law and HR compliance, including labor law posting requirements, policy administration, audits, recordkeeping, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Responds to employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, leave administration, accommodations, workers’ compensation, employee relations matters, and other human resources services.
• Partners with business leaders and the Human Resources team to support workforce planning initiatives, including headcount forecasting, organizational structure reviews, talent movement planning, succession planning discussions, and workforce analytics reporting.
• Assists with other HR projects and assignments as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training and Experience.)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of Human Resources experience with a focus on employee relations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Experience administering FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation programs.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (UKG preferred) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations a plus.

About Us:

Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution – guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families – often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.