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Human Resources - Employee Relations & Compliance

Cambridge Real Estate Services

Portland, OR

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Affordable Housing, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, OSHA, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), People Management, Policy Implementation, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Real Estate, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Training Program, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel, Workplace Issues
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
6 days ago
Compensation
$95,000 - $105,000 per year

Summary
The Employee Relations & Compliance Partner manages employee relations matters, workplace investigations, workers’ compensation, safety/OSHA compliance, training programs, audits, and special HR projects. This role supports a fair, safe, and legally compliant workplace while mitigating risk and promoting consistent application of policies and employment regulations across multiple states. 

This position is full-time, Monday – Friday, in-office.

Duties
Employee Relations & Investigations 
  • Serve as the primary contact for employee relations issues, including complaints, conflicts, and policy concerns 
  • Conduct prompt, impartial investigations into workplace conduct and policy violations 
  • Document findings, prepare summaries, and recommend appropriate corrective actions 
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations records 
Workers’ Compensation 
  • Administer workers’ compensation claims from injury reporting through resolution 
  • Coordinate with employees, supervisors, carriers, and third-party administrators 
  • Track claim status, return-to-work plans, and modified duty assignments 
  • Analyze trends to support cost control and injury prevention 
Safety & OSHA Compliance 
  • Support compliance with OSHA and workplace safety regulations 
  • Maintain OSHA logs and safety documentation 
  • Coordinate incident investigations and corrective actions 
  • Participate in safety audits, inspections, and related initiatives 
Policy, Compliance, & Multistate Regulations 
  • Interpret and apply company policies and employment regulations consistently 
  • Support compliance across multiple states, including California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho 
  • Assist with policy updates, implementation, and communication 
  • Identify compliance risks and recommend improvements  
Training 
  • Coordinate and deliver training related to employee relations, workplace conduct, harassment prevention, safety, and compliance 
  • Track and maintain training completion records 
Audits & Reporting 
  • Support internal and external HR, safety, and compliance audits 
  • Prepare documentation, reports, and metrics for leadership review 
Special Projects 
  • Lead or support HR-related special projects, process improvements, and compliance initiatives 
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational goals 

Qualifications 
Requirements 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience) 
  • 5+ years of HR experience with a focus on employee relations, workers’ compensation, and compliance 
  • Working knowledge of employment laws, OSHA, and workers’ compensation regulations 
  • Familiarity with multistate regulations (CA, OR, WA, ID) 
  • Strong communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills 
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment 
Preferred 
  • HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) 
  • Experience supporting safety programs and compliance audits 

Working Conditions 
  • Work in downtown Portland office with occasional site visits – up to 10% travel
  • Ability to manage time-sensitive and emotionally sensitive situations professionally 

Benefits
Cambridge Real Estate Services offers competitive wages, incentive bonuses, medical with an annual HSA employer-contribution to employees’ accounts of $4,400, dental, vision, and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, floating holidays, tuition reimbursement, company events, 401k plan with a 100% match up to a 10% contribution.  Benefits vary by position and hours worked.

Requirements
Applicants offered positions will be required to complete:
  • Pre-employment background screening
  • Drug Screening
About Us
Cambridge Real Estate Services manages multi-family housing developments in the Western US including affordable housing, conventional communities, and historic properties. Staffed by dedicated and responsive property management and maintenance professionals, we strive to exceed expectations.

EEO Policy
Cambridge Real Estate Services affirms and actively promotes the right of all individuals to equal opportunity in employment without regard to any protected basis, including race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression or any other status protected by law.
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