Human Resources Business Partner
ABOUT RR LIVING
Headquartered in Dallas, RR Living is a multifamily property management company and the residential management platform of RREAF Holdings, a Dallas-based real estate investment and development firm. We manage apartment communities across the South, Southeast, and South Atlantic for both RREAF Holdings and third-party owners.
Our focus is the full resident journey. We want people to find a home with us and choose to stay, so we invest in the service, programs, and community experiences that make that happen. Behind every community is a Dallas-based corporate team that gives onsite teams the systems, support, and expertise they need to succeed.
POSITION SUMMARY
RR Living is looking for an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a trusted HR advisor across all RREAF Holdings entities, including RR Living communities, corporate teams, RROC Living, Anchor Management, and Anchor Hospitality. Reporting to the Vice President, People & Talent, this role owns employee relations, performance management, and day-to-day HR guidance for assigned entities and team members.
The ideal candidate is a steady, business-minded generalist with sound judgment and a coaching mindset. This person will investigate and resolve employee concerns fairly, guide leaders through corrective action and separations, oversee talent acquisition for assigned groups, and turn HR data into clear recommendations for leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR Partnership & Advisory
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Serve as the primary HR partner to leaders across assigned RREAF entities, from community managers to corporate department heads.
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Advise and coach leaders on performance, employee relations, corrective action, and workforce planning.
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Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention across communities and corporate teams.
Employee Relations
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Manage employee concerns from intake through resolution, including written statements, meetings, and follow-up within 5 to 15 days.
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Conduct fair, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations and recommend outcomes to the Vice President, People & Talent.
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Keep complete case files and update the Employee Relations tracker as cases progress.
Performance & Corrective Action
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Guide managers through 90-day reviews, the annual EVAL 360 cycle, and Performance Improvement Plans
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Review written warnings and Performance Improvement Plans and ensure similar conduct receives similar action across entities.
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Partner on separations, including separation meetings, access removal, and exit interviews.
Leave & Workplace Safety
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Partner with the HRIS, Payroll & Benefits Specialist on FMLA, leaves of absence, and return to work.
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Lead the interactive process for ADA and religious accommodation requests.
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Support workplace incident reporting and workers’ compensation follow-up with supervisors.
Talent Acquisition & HR Operations
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Supervise the Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist and manage recruiting for corporate and leadership roles.
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Ensure background checks, Form I-9, and Paycom onboarding are completed accurately and on time.
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Partner on payroll changes and timekeeping issues for RREAF Holdings, RROC Living, Anchor Management, and Anchor Hospitality.
Compliance & Reporting
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Apply the Employee Handbook and company policies consistently, in line with federal, Texas, and other applicable employment laws.
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Update HR data every Monday and report trends in headcount, turnover, open positions, and open cases.
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Train managers on hiring, timekeeping, documentation, corrective action, and leave.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
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Working knowledge of federal and Texas employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and Title VII.
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Experience conducting workplace investigations and writing clear, objective documentation.
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Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
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Ability to coach and influence leaders at every level.
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Proficiency with an HRIS and Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
Preferred
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
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SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
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Experience with Paycom and Power BI.
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Fluent in Spanish and English (bilingual preferred).
EXPERIENCE
Required
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5+ years of Human Resources experience, including 3+ years as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist.
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Experience supporting multiple locations, business units, or entities.
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HR experience in multifamily, property management, real estate, or hospitality.
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Experience supervising recruiters or HR coordinators.
Skills Required
- Working knowledge of federal and Texas employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and Title VII
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and writing clear, objective documentation
- Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to coach and influence leaders at every level
- Proficiency with an HRIS and Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
- Experience with Paycom and Power BI
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- 5+ years of Human Resources experience, including 3+ years as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist
- Experience supporting multiple locations, business units, or entities
- HR experience in multifamily, property management, real estate, or hospitality
- Experience supervising recruiters or HR coordinators
What We Do
RR Living is a fully integrated property management firm specializing in workforce housing communities. The company focuses on creating exceptional living experiences for residents while maximizing returns for investors, currently managing a multifamily portfolio of nearly 16,000 units across the South, Southeast, and Southern Atlantic regions of the United States.
