Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members' growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

Position Overview:

As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will play a critical role in fostering a fair, consistent, and proactive workplace environment. You will serve as a subject matter expert, handling complex employee relations investigations, providing guidance on performance management and disciplinary processes, and utilizing data to identify systemic risks and trends. This role requires a balance of investigative rigor, compassionate coaching, and strategic partnership with HR Business Partners (HRBPs).

Salary: $104,000 - $126,500 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary 10% annual bonus is provided.  The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Work Schedule: The current work schedule requires employees to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Core Responsibilities

• Case Management & Investigations: Serve as contact for complex employee relations matters. Conduct thorough, impartial and timely investigations into allegations of misconduct, policy violations, and harassment/discrimination. Manage the full investigation life cycle, from intake to documentation and resolution.  Ensures a consistent and proactively communicated employee experience throughout the investigation process
• Performance & Conflict Management: Coach leaders on performance documentation, accountability, and the application of our disciplinary framework. Guide managers through difficult conversations to ensure consistency and minimize legal risk.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with stakeholders to align employee relations interventions with business unit goals and talent strategies and to proactively address team climate issues
• Data & Insights: Leverage case management data to identify patterns and emerging risks. Present findings to HR leadership to inform proactive training, policy adjustments, and organizational interventions.
• Policy & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal labor laws. Ensure all ER practices, documentation, and investigation plans adhere to company standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• 4-7 years of specialized experience in Employee Relations, with a demonstrated track record of managing complex workplace investigations from intake to resolution.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish) is highly desirable to support a diverse workforce.
• Proven ability to analyze HR case management data to identify trends, derive actionable insights, and implement proactive solutions.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, with specific proficiency in California employment regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and partner with leadership and HR stakeholders to achieve consistent, compliant, and positive outcomes.
• Proficiency in utilizing HRIS and case management systems to maintain accurate documentation and audit trails.
• Prior experience operating within a multi-state/multi-site environment.

How Vivmark Supports You:

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Additional Info:

Vivmark Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

Vivmark Residential makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.