
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Lincoln Property Company · Nashville, TN
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Nashville, TN
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Job highlights
- Partner with business leaders on HR strategy.
- Consult and implement HR solutions for business success.
- Manage employee relations and complex HR situations.
- Drive talent acquisition, development, and retention.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
About the role
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Join us as a Senior HR Business Partner and become the go-to HR expert for your market! We're looking for a dynamic HR professional who thrives on building meaningful partnerships with business leaders and making a real difference in employees' lives. In this role, you'll be at the intersection of people and business strategy—partnering with leaders to solve complex challenges, drive talent strategies, and create exceptional employee experiences. You'll have the autonomy to consult, influence, and implement HR solutions that directly impact business success. If you're energized by variety, love collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and want to be a trusted advisor who shapes workplace culture and drives results, we want to hear from you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide HR consultation to a specific market, acting as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters.
- Partner with business leaders to define and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives and key initiatives.
- Support the recruiting process, including job postings and screening resumes.
- Maintain accurate employee records in Dayforce.
- Collaborate with business leaders to have difficult conversations and help leaders through complex HR situations.
- Navigate complex Employee Relations matters including investigations.
- Manage policies, activities, and staff of the HR department for assigned market or region.
- Assist with analyzing HR data to identify trends, track performance, and inform decision-making.
- Guide, train, and direct managers and employees on appropriate federal and state legal compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, etc.).
- Collaborate with HR Directors to develop and implement talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies for their market.
- Support cyclical HR processes including performance management, compensation planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Assist in identifying and addressing long-term HR challenges and opportunities with HR leadership.
- Plan, execute, and manage HR projects effectively for assigned business area.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; communicate policies and practices.
- Build relationships across all levels of the organization and influence stakeholders on HR matters.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher required.
- 8+ years of Human Resources-related experience.
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
- Mentor mentality to support more junior HRBPs.
- Basic understanding of business operations, financial performance, and competitive landscape.
- Strong ability to plan, execute, and manage HR projects effectively.
- Excellent communication skills with proven ability to lead difficult conversations at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems; experience with Dayforce preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly Excel.
- High level of integrity and discretion, with demonstrated experience handling confidential and sensitive information responsibly.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Lincoln Property Company
Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, multifamily, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-use properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 680 million square feet of commercial space. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.
All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
By submitting your information or resume in response to this opportunity, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled in accordance with Lincoln Property Company's privacy policy. Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln Property Company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Lincoln Property Company will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. At this time, we are not working with any agencies.
Key skills/competency
- Human Resources Business Partner
- Talent Strategy
- Employee Relations
- HR Consultation
- Compliance Management
- Performance Management
- Talent Acquisition
- HRIS Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Stakeholder Influence
Skills & topics
- Senior Human Resources Business Partner
- HR Business Partner
- Human Resources
- Talent Strategy
- Employee Relations
- HR Consulting
- Compliance
- Performance Management
- Talent Acquisition
- HRIS
- Dayforce
- Employment Law
- Lincoln Property Company
- Real Estate HR
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 8+ years of HR experience and specific achievements relevant to business partnering, talent strategy, and employee relations.
- Showcase your expertise: Emphasize your knowledge of federal and state employment laws, HRIS systems (especially Dayforce), and advanced Excel skills in your application.
- Demonstrate leadership: Prepare examples of how you've consulted with leaders, navigated difficult conversations, and influenced stakeholders to drive HR initiatives.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your understanding of business operations and how you've managed HR projects and compliance.
- Research Lincoln Property Company: Understand their integrated real estate services platform and their impact across various asset types.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary responsibility of a Senior HR Business Partner at Lincoln Property Company?
- The primary responsibility of a Senior HR Business Partner at Lincoln Property Company is to act as the go-to HR expert for a specific market, partnering with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives, drive talent initiatives, and enhance the employee experience.
- What qualifications are essential for the Senior HR Business Partner role at Lincoln Property Company?
- Essential qualifications for this role include a Bachelor's degree or higher, 8+ years of HR-related experience, a strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, proficiency with HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred), and excellent communication and relationship-building skills. An HR certification is preferred.
- What does 'partnering with business leaders' entail for this Senior HR Business Partner position?
- Partnering with business leaders involves consulting with them on HR matters, collaborating to define and execute HR strategies, supporting talent acquisition and retention, guiding them through complex HR situations and employee relations issues, and analyzing HR data to inform decision-making.
- Is there a preference for specific HRIS systems experience for this role at Lincoln Property Company?
- Yes, proficiency with HRIS systems is required, and experience with Dayforce is specifically preferred for this Senior HR Business Partner position at Lincoln Property Company.
- How important is knowledge of employment law for the Senior HR Business Partner role?
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations is crucial. The Senior HR Business Partner is expected to guide, train, and direct managers and employees on compliance with laws such as FMLA, ADA, and EEOC, and ensure overall compliance with recommended best practices.
- What is the expected seniority level for candidates applying for the Senior HR Business Partner position?
- The role requires 8+ years of Human Resources-related experience and a mentor mentality, indicating a senior level of expertise and the capacity to guide junior HRBPs. Candidates should demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex HR matters and influence stakeholders.
- Does Lincoln Property Company offer opportunities for professional development for HR professionals?