About Westhome
Founded in 2018, Westhome Property Management is a vertically integrated real estate investment firm with $2B+ in assets under management and 3,300+ units across 10 U.S. cities. We’re redefining 21st-century living with one guiding belief : “It Starts With People.”
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a hands-on and strategic HR Manager to lead HR operations and partner with leadership to shape our culture, elevate the employee experience, and drive business success.
In this role, you’ll own everything from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, payroll (supervising a third party specialist), performance management, and compliance — while helping shape strategic initiatives in engagement, development, and DEI. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders to ensure HR initiatives align with Westhome’s growth and values.
The position reports to the President of Westhome and, for legal / compliance issues, to the General Counsel. Westhome is based in Century City with approximately 120 employees at projects throughout the Western U.S.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Strategic Leadership :
- Develop, implement, and monitor HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
- Champion Westhome’s people-first culture by ensuring employee experience, engagement, and inclusion are embedded in every HR initiative
- Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
- Provide strategic HR support to managers and leadership including employee relations, compliance, compensation, staffing and recruitment, performance management, ad hoc reporting and compliance with HR policies and procedures
- Leverage data-driven insights and HR technology to inform leadership decisions on talent, engagement, and organizational effectiveness
People Operations & Compliance :
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws and regulationsContinually monitor and maintain company policies and procedures, and manage the overall company and corporate communication plansBridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues, including elevating to and working with the legal group in conducting investigations and strategizing responses to employee issuesDevelop, implement, and maintain competitive hiring, compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programsOversee payroll & benefits administration and HRIS data accuracyTalent Acquisition & Development
Lead recruitment, onboarding, and orientation to deliver a best-in-class candidate and new-hire experiencePartner with managers to identify skill gaps, develop career paths, and drive professional growthAssist in identifying and strategically analyzing organizational development opportunities to ensure departments are set up to operate efficiently and effectivelyOversee performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and evaluations.Identify and implement training and leadership development programs, in coordination with the Director of Culture & DevelopmentCulture, Engagement & DEI
Design company policies that reinforce diversity in the workplace, implementing inclusion initiatives and ensuring objective hiring practices across the organizationTogether with the Director of Culture & Development, foster a culture of inclusion, recognition, and accountability across all levels of the organizationCollect and analyze diversity and engagement metrics to ensure equitable practices and measure progressEnsure proper training for all managers and staff on diversity, equity, and inclusionKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Experience in property management in the multifamily real estate space strongly preferredMust have ability to execute both strategic and tactical prioritiesStrong interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills requiredStrong knowledge of labor law and HR best practicesStrong conflict resolution skills requiredMust be detail-oriented and organized, with excellent follow-through and analytical skillsAbility to interface effectively with all levels of employees, managers, and executives and maintain discretion in sensitive mattersExcellent leadership, problem-solving, project management, and presentation skills requiredExperience leveraging HR technology, automation or AI to improve HR processes a plusEducation & Experience :
Bachelor’s Degree required, degree in HR, business, or related field preferred5-7 years of progressive experience in HR, including both strategic and operational responsibilitiesPreferred certifications : (PHRca, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, DEI)Preferred software applications : Paycom, ADP Workforce Now, PerformYard, Ease, Microsoft OfficePhysical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Works in an office environment, frequently sits for long periods of time.Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard and telephone.Occasionally stands, walks, lifts, stoops, and bends.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Westhome is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
