People & Culture Partner

Location: Dallas, TX (Office – Corporate)

Reports to: Chief People Officer

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Partner to join our team. In this role, you will be accountable for supporting a portfolio of properties comprised of 300+ employees. Collaborating closely with the portfolio’s Vice President of Operations and the Chief People Officer, you will drive strategic People & Culture initiatives, ensure compliance, and champion employee engagement across your portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Onboarding:

• Partner with your portfolio’s hiring managers to identify staffing needs and drive full cycle recruiting efforts.
• In collaboration with our Peer Coach Manager, facilitate seamless onboarding processes to ensure new hires feel welcomed, informed, and set up for success.

Coaching & Employee Engagement:

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees on performance management, professional development, and conflict resolution.
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, including fostering a culture of recognition and belonging.

Policy & Procedure Compliance:

• Offer expertise and clarity on company policies, procedures, and people-management best practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and federal and state employment laws.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine and implement People & Culture policies and programs that align with organizational values.

Training & Development:

• Collaborate with our Training & Development team on training sessions for managers on traditional HR-related topics, such as effective interviewing, performance management, and compliance.
• Support our Property Manager’s performance improvement initiatives by assisting in the creation and execution of improvement plans.

Employee Relations:

• Conduct anniversary interviews, exit interviews, analyze feedback, and recommend improvements to Managers to boost employee retention and satisfaction.
• Partner with Employee Experience Administrator to review quarterly employee engagement survey data and recommend projects or opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with the Total Rewards Specialist and Director of Total Rewards to ensure Leaves of Absence are managed effectively and within compliance.

Data & Records Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in alignment with company standards and legal requirements.
• Leverage Workday HCM and other P&C systems for reporting and data analysis to support decision-making.

P&C Projects & Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to P&C projects and initiatives focused on improving the employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
• Stay informed about trends and legal updates to ensure compliance and recommend best practices.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, candidates should meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of P&C/HR Generalist experience, with a strong focus on recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement.
• Deep understanding of employment laws, regulations, and P&C/HR best practices.
• Proven ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive matters.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a coaching mindset.
• Exceptional problem-solving, conflict resolution, and organizational abilities.
• High attention to detail
• Workday HCM Administrator experience is highly preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.

Core Values:

In addition to these qualifications, candidates should demonstrate alignment with our core values. At S2, our culture is built on a foundation of five core values that drive everything we do. As a member of the People & Culture team, you will be a champion of these values, advocating for them daily through your interactions, decisions, and initiatives to create an exceptional employee experience.

• Zero Ego – lead with humility, value other perspectives, prioritize team success over individual recognition
• Energy & Passion – bring enthusiasm and commitment to your work, inspiring others to excel and make a meaningful impact
• Curious – embraces a mindset of continuous learning, innovation, growth and improvement.
• Good Steward – act responsibly, make thoughtful decisions, and take pride in what you do.
• Obsessive Execution – be relentless in pursuit of excellence

If you are passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences and driving organizational success, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information on S2, please visit s2cp.com

Equal Opportunity Employer