People Generalist - Human Resources

CBRE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a People Generalist to support HR initiatives, policies, and procedures. You will handle onboarding, employee life cycle changes, and terminations, while coordinating forms and bonuses, and supporting the HR Business Partner team.

You will stay current on employment laws, advise managers on leave policies, and maintain confidential records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FMLA, and ADA. This role emphasizes CBRE values and professional collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR transactions related to onboarding, status changes, and terminations of employees.
• Provide interpretation of HR policies and procedures as they relate to individuals and company objectives.
• Prepare reports and data to present to other areas of the business.
• Pull data and reports for peer reviews.
• Provide HR support during account transitions and demobilizations.
• Coordinate processing of forms, offer letters, and bonuses.
• Lead employee relations case initiation and information gathering.
• Manage unemployment claim inquiries and background check adjudication requests.
• Communicate company and government rules and compliance requirements to management and employees.
• Stay current on federal and state employment laws.
• Review and coordinate leave and accommodation requests and return-to-work processes.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Advanced math

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE People Generalist, you’ll be responsible for supporting various human resources initiatives, policies and procedures. You will also provide conflict resolution services, and communicate People/HR programs and policies.

This job is part of the People Strategy and Operations function. They are responsible for the design, execution, and monitoring of human resource programs and policies.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee HR transactions related to onboarding of new employees, status changes for existing employees, and terminations of employees.

• Provide interpretation of HR policies and procedures as they relate to individuals and the company objectives.

• Prepare reports and data to present to other areas of the business.

• Pulling together data and reports for peer reviews.

• Provide HR support during account transitions and demobilizations.

• Provide ongoing administrative and operational support to the HR Business Partner team.

• Coordinating the processing of forms, offer letters, and processing bonuses

• Spearhead employee relations claims, start the discovery process and gather information relating to the situations.

• Manage unemployment claim inquiries and background check adjudication requests.

• Communicate company and government rules, regulations, and procedures and the need for compliance to management and employees.

• Stay current on federal and state employment laws.

• Review and coordinate leave and accommodation requests, ensuring timely communication and resolution.

• Advise employees and managers on leave policies, procedures, eligibility requirements, and return-to-work processes.

• Maintain confidential employee records and ensure compliance with HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, and other applicable regulations.

• Oversee HR transactions related to onboarding of new employees, status changes for existing employees, and terminations of employees.

• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.

• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.

• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.

• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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 realize your full potential.

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.

Disclaimers

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

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)