People & Culture HR Business Partner

If you love making people feel at home, you’ll love working at Willow Bridge Property Company. Whether you’re just starting your career or joining later in your journey, we’re eager to help you find your perfect fit. Willow Bridge is a full-service residential property company with deep roots in the industry. Since our early days as Lincoln Property Company, we set the standard of excellence for multifamily operators and developers. Active in more than 75 markets in the U.S., Willow Bridge oversees over 180,000 apartment units and has $3B in owned assets under management.

Willow Bridge is currently hiring for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner. We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded person who enjoys building relationships with their team and with stakeholders within the business. Does that sound like you? Become part of the Willow Bridge family and grow your career path today.

Position Overview:

The People & Culture Business Partner serves as a key member of the People & Culture team, supporting employees and leaders across our residential property management portfolio. This role is responsible for administering core HR programs and providing frontline support in the areas of employee relations, HR administration & compliance, and performance management. The ideal candidate is people-oriented, detail-driven, and comfortable navigating a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations:

• Act as a trusted resource for team members and leaders on HR-related inquiries, policies, and best practices
• Support investigations and resolution of employee concerns in partnership with HR leadership
• Promote a positive work culture and employee engagement across sites

HR Administration & Compliance:

• Support the administration of the HR Service Delivery in Dayforce (HR Cases)
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and personnel files
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Assist in audits and maintain confidentiality of sensitive data

Performance Management:

• Assist in tracking performance review cycles and developmental plans
• Help coordinate training sessions, policy rollouts, and compliance education
• Provide support to managers in coaching, documentation, and progressive discipline processes

Critical Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of HR experience; prior experience in residential property management or a multi-site field environment a plus
• Working knowledge of HR laws and regulations (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred)
• Ability to travel to sites occasionally as needed.

Willow Bridge Benefits:

Willow Bridge Property Company offers competitive pay, a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and 401(k) and opportunities for career development and advancement.