Human Resources Manager Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Human Resources Manager Highwoods Properties long term disability, 401(k) United States, North Carolina, Raleigh 150 Fayetteville Street (Show on map) Jun 23, 2025
Description As a Highwoods HR Manager, you’ll join a dynamic team of HR professionals dedicated to providing exceptional service, support, and encouragement to our coworkers. By fostering a positive and inclusive workplace, you’ll empower our employees to deliver outstanding service to our customers. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about enhancing the employee experience and building a strong, supportive community within our diverse workforce.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and mentor HR generalists, fostering their professional development
Provide management with guidance on HR best practices
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee retention strategies
Manage performance appraisal system to promote employee growth and productivity
Partner with the department director to oversee employee relations matters and assist with conflict resolution
Maintain full knowledge of all benefit plans and responds to benefit plan/program inquiries
Lead the annual benefits Open Enrollment process
Partner with 3rd party leave administrator to oversee FMLA and short/long term disability claims
Champion the company’s wellbeing efforts by co-leading the Highwoods Wellbeing program
Support the reporting and analytics function in HR by producing various scheduled and ad-hoc workforce reports, scrubbing data, completing analysis and presenting findings
Provide support and maintenance for the HRIS system including researching and resolving system problems and maintaining proper security profiles for each employee
Partner with the payroll department for HR and benefits-related audits, including 401(k)
Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent leadership, communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
Organized, with strong time management skills and proven ability to juggle and reprioritize or delegate based on business demands and priorities
Thorough knowledge of labor laws, HR practices, and compliance requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field with a minimum of eight years of HR experience required
Proven experience as an HR Manager or in a senior HR role highly desired
Human Resources certification a plus
Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Periodic regional travel required What Sets Us Apart As part of the Highwoods team, you’re not just taking on a job; you’re joining a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and growth. We believe our culture is the key to success in the dynamic world of commercial real estate. Every member of our team plays a role in defining and upholding this culture-it’s not just words on a page, but a way of working and living every day. When you join Highwoods, you’ll bring your unique skills, experiences, and values to life through our shared mission. Together, we create a thriving workplace where every teammate has the support and opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is of a general office nature; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see; prolonged periods of sitting / standing at a desk and working on a computer; required to use arms and hands to reach and handle; typing on computer keyboard and using phone required. Ability to read, understand, and to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing and orally is required. May occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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