Culture+People Generalist

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes Communities is the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) and is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Building on that foundation, we foster a culture of curiosity that empowers every employee to shape their own story within our organization.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, people-centered HR Generalist to join our Culture + People team at the Corporate Office, providing day-to-day support enterprise wide from pre-employment and onboarding to employee relations, people development, compensation, compliance, operations, and HRIS administration. You will make smart, values-aligned decisions, honor diverse perspectives, collaborate across teams, embrace change, and continuously build your expertise to help leaders develop talent, build effective teams, and drive a high-performance, highly engaged workforce.

What You Will Do

Deliver Core Culture + People program support

• Administer and execute human resource initiatives including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits and leave; employee relations matters; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees and managers, serve as a first point of contact for employment‑related inquiries, and provide coaching on performance, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions. Support and document investigations and participate in disciplinary meetings and terminations as needed.
  

• Own the accuracy and timeliness of employee data in Workday and related systems, including talent acquisition, position offers, pre‑employment, onboarding, terminations, pay changes, reporting structure changes, promotions, transfers, and other employee lifecycle transactions. Partner with key stakeholders to ensure changes are executed accurately and timely.
  

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non‑mandatory training, continuing education, safety programs, and work assessments (e.g., safety training, anti‑harassment training, professional licensure, certifications). Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and support compliance reporting, internal audit/SOX and other compliance requests.
  

• Prepare and deliver ad‑hoc and recurring HR reports and data from Workday and other HR systems to support business leaders, audits, surveys, and external reporting needs (e.g., diversity metrics, risk metrics, ESG, SOX/Internal Audit, compensation surveys).
  

• Partner with Culture + People team, Corporate and regional leadership teams, to support engagement and other initiatives that align with Company priorities and focus. Partner with leaders and teams to analyze and communicate results of employee surveys and support the development and execution of related action plans.

• Maintain positive employee relationships, model our company values, and help foster a climate of high performance, teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication.
  

• Perform additional projects and responsibilities as requested to support the Culture + People team and broader business objectives. This job description is not meant to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities; other related duties may be assigned based on business needs.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required.
  
• 3-5 years of progressive experience with a proven track record of success in roles focused on HR generalist work, including employee relations and HR operations (experience level may be adjusted depending on specific role level).
  
• Experience working with a distributed, fast paced organization is strongly preferred.
  
• Experience with Workday or strong skills using HR software to access, analyze, and report on data.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; comfort working with HR reporting tools and Excel based reporting.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Human Resources practices and related employment laws. Solid understanding of core Human Resources functions, including but not limited to; employee relations, benefits, leave administration, and compliance.
  
• Working knowledge of employment related laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage and hour) and the ability to apply them to practical situations.
  
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail; able to manage data accurately and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and operate as a self-directed team player in a rapidly changing environment.
  
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (listening, written, and verbal) with the ability to interact and work collaboratively with employees at all levels, including executives.
  
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee and company information.
  
• Demonstrated "can do" attitude, strong problem solving skills, and willingness to roll up sleeves and execute.
  
• SHRM CP or PHR certification is a plus.
  

• Competitive 401k plan
  
• Generous PTO policy
  
• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
  
• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
  
• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning