Human Resource Generalist

Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world.

Houzz is looking for a hands-on HR (People Service) Generalist to support our exciting growth! You will provide and deliver an effective HR service by facilitating generalist HR administration for Nashville Sales & Commerce employees while collaborating with management to support People Services' objectives. This role is a true generalist role covering all aspects of Human Resources.

• Coordinate and support the Houzz employee lifecycle
• Payroll administration with a focus on Sales Compensation
• Exercise employment best practices and facilitate training and development initiatives
• Provide HR point of service, administer tools and support employees on all HR policies and procedures
• Partner with and advise the leadership team on the resolution of employee relations, corrective action, and performance issues
• Partner with and advise the leadership team to develop plans to improve employee retention, succession planning, and overall team morale
• Investigate allegations of harassment, discrimination, and violations of company policy
• Ensure inquiries and issues are handled in a timely and effective manner according to process and legal timescales with professionalism, fairness and consistency.
• Responsible for the growth and development of People Service Coordinators for the Sales Division
• Work with employees and leaders to ensure the appropriate administration of leave programs to include FMLA, Workers Compensation, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Personal and Military Leave
• Be able to take on Ad Hoc HR projects and programs to support the overall business objectives in ALL Sales & Commerce locations
• Help create an environment of positive morale through an open door philosophy
• Administration of employee on-boarding and separation processes
• Administration of HRIS systems and employment records
• Administer statutory and employer sponsored benefits

• Customer focused attitude
• Practices the highest level of professionalism and discretion
• Is deliberate with high attention to detail
• Has a record of personal and professional integrity
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Able to perform at a high level, in a fast pace, start up work environment
• Demonstrated generalist background, 1-4 years equivalent experience
• 1-2 years payroll administration experience is a plus
• HR courses & development training is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in related field, Advanced Degree is a plus
• PHR/SHRM-CP certifications a plus