Human Resources Generalist

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Champaign, IL, USA
In-Office
Junior
Internet of Things • Real Estate • Software • PropTech
The Role
Manages daily HR functions including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, compensation, benefits, leave, employee relations, compliance, training, performance management, and culture-building initiatives. Partners with hiring managers, supports investigations and disciplinary processes, maintains employment-law compliance, administers HR programs, and provides employee and candidate support. Requires strong communication, organization, confidentiality, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills, plus proficiency with Google Workspace and HR systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

The HR Generalist plays a key role in Smartz by ensuring that the Company attracts, engages, and develops top talent. The HR Generalist will also be an important team member & leader to establish and develop culture and maintain a high-achieving and fun workplace. The HR Generalist will run the daily functions of thee Human Resource (HR) department, including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

About Us

Smartz was founded in June of 2021 by Dr. Kevin Wan who has been a successful entrepreneur in the IoT and tech industry for more than 10 years. Smartz is a PropTech company with a mission to “Simplify Property Management.” Smartz offers a cloud-based property management software featuring deep integration with IoT devices to simplify property management for owners, landlords and property managers and to improve living experiences for tenants and residents.

Smartz understands the challenges and complexities associated with managing multiple properties and tenants, and plans to alleviate those challenges by offering a comprehensive suite of property management and automation solutions. With a range of features including property security, automation, access control, online rent collection, tenant screening, maintenance tracking, financial reporting, etc. Smartz aims to transform property management and living experiences.

Benefits & Compliance 

Smartz offers an extremely attractive and comprehensive benefits package for you to enjoy. Our package includes:

  • Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Retirement & savings plan with company-match.
  • Unlimited PTO Policy for work-life balance.

We're an upstart, passionate team that genuinely cares about one another. We have ambitious goals with an active, exciting startup culture and cannot wait to welcome you to our team!

Job Responsibilities

Recruitment (40%) - Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions.

  • Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
  • Work with hiring managers to finalize job description, and distribute job postings to different recruiting channels.
  • Conduct first round screen for candidates that meet the basic qualifications and provide feedback and recommendations for hiring managers.
  • Provide weekly recruiting reports to hiring managers to review.
  • Communicate with candidates and provide outstanding candidate care throughout the recruiting process.
  • Manage offer extension process and lead the pre-hire procedure.
  • Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
  • Implement new hire orientation (HR portion).

Culture-Building (20%)

  • Design & lead culture-building initiatives to execute culture as defined by leadership.
  • Implement initiatives to build team morale & relations.
  • Implement initiatives to promote strong performance, excellence & conduct for the team.

HR Service & Employment Relations (20%)

  • Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including, but not limited to: compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
  • Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
  • Lead/Attend employee disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations.
  • Implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.

HR Compliance & Reporting (10%)

  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Training (5%)

  • Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.

Other (5%)

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements

  • Exhibit ability to understand and prioritize business mission & priorities
  • Demonstrate a "can do" attitude; willing to go above and beyond to get things done
  • Forward-thinking, constantly learning from hands-on experience
  • Ability to navigate through ambiguity and thrive with a fluid environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
  • Familiarity with employment-related laws and regulations
  • Proficient with Google Workspace suite or related software
  • Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
  • At least one year of human resource management experience preferred (can be a combination of full-time and internship experience)
  • SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • At least one year of human resource management experience, including full-time or internship experience
  • SHRM-CP or PHR certification
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
  • Familiarity with employment-related laws and regulations
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace or related software
  • Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, HRIS and talent management systems
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The Company
68 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Smartz Inc. is a PropTech SaaS startup based in Champaign, Illinois, founded in June 2021 by Dr. Kevin Wan. Its mission is to simplify property management by giving property owners, landlords, and managers cloud-based software—Smartz Portal, Tenant App, and Marketplace—that streamlines leasing, maintenance, finances, and marketing, with deep integration of third-party IoT smart devices to automate operations and improve the tenant living experience.

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