HR Generalist (25-30 hrs per week)

Position Summary

Yellow Tree Property Management is seeking an HR Generalist to support and enhance our people operations across property management, construction, and development. This role will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll support, employee relations, and HR compliance.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both the administrative and people-facing sides of HR and is excited to build and improve processes in a growing organization.

Essential Functions

Recruiting & Hiring

Manage job postings, applicant tracking, and candidate communication

Conduct pre-screens and coordinate interviews with hiring managers

Prepare and extend job offers and manage offer negotiations

Support workforce planning and hiring strategies

Onboarding & Employee Experience

Coordinate new hire onboarding and first-day orientation

Ensure all onboarding documentation is completed and compliant

Maintain a positive and organized onboarding experience

Support employee engagement initiatives and company culture programs

HR Operations & Compliance

Maintain employee records and HR systems (BambooHR or similar)

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

Assist with policy development, updates, and employee handbook maintenance

Manage background checks and pre-employment requirements

Benefits Administration

Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other ancillary benefits

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, enrollment, and issue resolution

Manage open enrollment process, including communication, system updates, and employee support

Coordinate with benefits brokers and vendors to ensure accurate and timely administration

Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure proper deductions and payroll alignment

Process qualifying life events and ensure compliance with applicable regulations

Assist with reporting, audits, and required filings

Payroll & Compensation Support

Process payroll and ensure accuracy of wages, commissions, and bonuses

Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies

Support benefits administration and employee questions

Assist with compensation tracking and reporting

Employee Relations & Support

Serve as a resource for employee questions and concerns

Support performance management and employee development processes

Partner with leadership on employee relations matters

Promote a positive and professional workplace culture

Experience & Skills

3+ years of HR experience preferred (generalist experience strongly preferred)

Knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws

Experience with payroll processing and HRIS systems (BambooHR a plus)

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality

Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities