Human Resources Business Partner

Associa; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking a Human Resource Business Partner to manage HR services, policies, and employee relations at our Palm Desert location. The role covers payroll, compliance, investigations, training, and benefit administration within a full-time capacity.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of HR experience with SHRM or PHR preferred, and excel in policy consistency, confidentiality, and timely payroll processing. Join a growing team at Associa.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience.
• SHRM or PHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR policies and programs are administered consistently.
• Process payroll within required timeframes.
• Submit payroll changes to Regional HR Manager weekly.
• Maintain professionalism during investigations or performance conversations.
• Conduct Interactive Process for ADA requests.
• Respond to subpoena requests; escalate legal issues to Regional HR Manager.
• Provide required annual HR trainings.
• Handle Workers’ Compensation claims with medical or lost time.
• Prepare exit paperwork and conduct interviews at separation.
• Process terminations and escalate high-level cases.

Skills

MS Office

Business writing

Policies & forms

Safety regulations

Conflict resolution

Confidentiality

Time management

Job description

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

Associa is looking for a Human Resource Business Partner to join our team. The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for managing activities of the human resource (HR)department. These responsibilities include managing HR services and assisting with policies. The HRBusiness Partner serves as an advocate who ensures that all company and employee interactions are handled in a fairand consistent manner. Other responsibilities may, on occasion, include recruiting, new hire orientation, employeedevelopment and training, payroll and compensation and benefit administration. The HR Business Partner may alsobe responsible for employee relations along with performance improvement. Additionally, the HR Business Partner isresponsible for understanding and keeping abreast of compliance and other regulatory concerns.

What do we offer?

Associa offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, disability insurance, and support with wellness and development initiatives and more. We have been designated Great Place to Work for six consecutive years and many of our locations are awarded as Best and Brightest.

Compensation:

$73,000 - $80,000/annually;direct experience highly considered.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Work Location:

42-635 Melanie Place, Ste 103, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure policies, procedures and HR programs are consistently administered, aligned with organizational goalsand are in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements and laws.
• Handle and complete payroll within the required processing timeframes.
• Submit all payroll changes to Regional HR Manager on a weekly basis.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when conducting investigations or having employee improvementconversations.
• Conduct Interactive Process when triggered by ADA requests.
• Respond to any subpoena requests for employee records. Defer to Regional HR Manager for any legal issuesassociated with the branch.
• Provide and maintain required training on an annual basis.
• Handle and submit any Workers Compensation claims with medical and or lost time.
• Produce and conduct exit paperwork and interviews upon separation.
• Handle terminations and defer to Regional HR Manager for any high-level separations.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of similar HR experience
• SHRM or PHRca preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at an expert level.
• Knowledge of typical business correspondence (grammar, structure, punctuation, spelling, etc.) at an expertlevel.
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and forms at an expert level.
• Knowledge of State or local governmental safety requirements.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques at an expert level.
• Confidentiality and discretion in the performance of all duties and responsibilities.
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.