Director, Employee Relations

At Bozzuto, every member of our organization shares an unyielding desire to promote goodness for those around them. We do this every day as we design, build, manage, and maintain one-of-a-kind residences, as well as through an array of support and consulting services. Building community within our organization enables us to build better communities for all.

Everyone at Bozzuto is focused on delivering expectational experiences to all of our stakeholders, including our own associates. Our work inspires us to be our best in each of our roles, living out a spirit of community within a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Guided by our core values of creativity, concern, passion and the pursuit of perfection, we're inspired and empowered to reach higher, achieving our fullest professional and personal potential, and be truly extraordinary.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Director of Employee Relations serves as a business partner across all Bozzuto companies. The ideal candidate actively participates in developing, executing, coordinating and/or communicating human resource initiatives in employee relations, investigations, performance management, HR compliance, risk management, leave administration, policy and procedure interpretation and other HR functions as requested.

As the Director of Employee Relations, your primary responsibilities include:

• Effectively communicate with management to provide direction and guidance on employment issues including disciplinary actions, behavior and conduct issues, terminations, leave administration, workplace conflict and other HR related issues.


• Provide sound and timely HR strategic counsel in support of The Bozzuto Group's goal to improve the performance, efficiency, and growth of the organization.


• Manages internal employment investigations process; works with senior leadership to facilitate investigations and actively participate when necessary.


• Provides support to the Vice President of Employee Relations, Senior HR leadership, and management staff on employment matters.


• Assists management in preparing performance management and formal disciplinary actions. Ensuring official documentation is properly maintained to support recommended employment actions.


• Consult with management in developing employee performance improvement plans. Partner with management to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed when preparing notices related to employee counseling and disciplinary action.


• Regularly review HR performance forms and processes and makes recommendations for change.


• Assist the Vice President of Employee Relations in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures, preparing and maintaining employment handbook updates on policies and procedures.


• Research employment laws, employee and wage data to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations. Cultivating a partnering relationship with management throughout Bozzuto.


• Lends assistance and input with new hire orientation, HR initiatives, and leadership development training.


• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What You Bring to Us:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field required.


• PHR or SPHR preferred.


• Minimum 8+ years of experience demonstrating a proven track record of managing and resolving complex employee relations matters in a multi-state business environment.


• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations related to employee relations including but not limited to anti-discrimination/harassment, wage and hour, Fair Labor Standards Act, business ethics and other federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.


• Ability to work effectively in a multi-state, fast-paced environment.


• Ability to make well-reasoned and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available considerations and factors.


• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects, track workplace activities, and meet deadlines.


• Ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate well with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization.


• Ability to effectively facilitate training or present effectively to groups of employees.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.


• Proficiency using HRIS software to research and analyze employee data.


• Ability to meet the demands of the work schedule. May occasionally require the ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours.


• Ability to travel from time to time.


• This is a hybrid role-Candidate must report to Greenbelt, MD or Falls Church, VA

Salary Range

$160,000-$180,000 USD

When you join Bozzuto, you're not just accepting a job; you are becoming part of a community that cares about your overall well-being and professional growth. We recognize that our team members are the core of our business, and we are committed to taking care of them so they can deliver exceptional experiences to our residents. In addition to an award-winning culture, our benefits take into consideration everything from career development, retirement, family matters and health and wellness.

Working on our team and in this position, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation.


• Health & wellness benefits. We offer coverage for medical, dental, and vision, including access to the best doctors at an affordable price.


• Paid leave. We provide 20 days of paid time off plus holidays.


• Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match.


• Tuition reimbursement. Plus, many other programs to support career development and growth.


• A place you belong. We proudly offer a diverse range of employee resource groups, providing opportunities for our employees to connect over shared experiences, backgrounds, and cultures.

Bozzuto is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer.