Sr Generalist, People & Culture at Macerich in Phoenix, AZ

What You Will Be Doing?

Manage the new hire process including posting open positions, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, maintaining and processing paperwork, conducting background checks and conducting new hire orientation.
Process leave requests for FMLA, ADA, disability, military, and other types of leave including but not limited to: track leave status, documentation, and return-to-work dates, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and educating employees and managers on leave policies.
Develop recruitment strategies including compensation evaluation, determining Exempt/Non-Exempt status, writing job descriptions and renegotiating fees with recruiters to achieve required staffing levels.
Maintain and directs the efforts of employment agencies, search firms and community centers or groups that may assist with candidate recruitment.
Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to: compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale and training and development.
Prepare employee separation documentation and conduct exit interviews.
Support department in the annual evaluation cycle.
Manage department information, including: intranet site and resource documentation, internal electronic files and reports.
Process invoices and prepare documentation for executives as requested.
Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Liaise with HRIS Administrator for defining key management reports and issuance.

What You Bring:

Minimum of 4-7- years experience in the human resources profession as a HR Generalist.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience with UKG and full life-cycle talent acquisition
Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws and regulations related to HR, recruiting, and employee relations.
Extensive knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook required.
Employee must have the physical capability to perform all core functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the core functions of the job.
Occasional travel to our corporate offices and mall properties

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

We know our people make us who we are, and we take pride in attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent from all backgrounds. We recognize the value of strengthening our workforce with diverse thoughts, voices, ideas and people. This makes our company a rewarding and energizing environment to work in.

As an employee with Macerich, you will also benefit from the following:

Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels.
Annual paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually.
Savings accounts for your future through 401K and Health Savings Accounts.
Participation in the Company stock program at a discount.
24 paid volunteer hours annually and employer charitable match benefit.
Complimentary Calm membership for mindfulness support, sleep hygiene, and stress management.
Class Pass membership for a variety of fitness and wellness class options.
A sense of belonging fostered by wellness, satisfaction, diversity and inclusion.

Why Macerich

We create places where people come together. Macerich is reinventing the retail experience bringing together the best of shopping, dining, office, multifamily and experiences to meet the needs of the communities we serve. With 44 properties in some of the most vibrant, bustling cities across the country from New York to California, Macerich is setting the bar for transforming retail real estate into our vision for Regional Town Centers for everyone.

Our Culture of Belonging

At Macerich, we prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and equity, benefiting our employees, workplaces, and communities. We actively seek talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the strength it brings. Our goal is to create a thriving, respectful environment that celebrates uniqueness and fosters learning. We are proud of our practices promoting equal employment and advancement opportunities. Macerich welcomes all qualified applicants, regardless of protected characteristics. For further details, refer to our Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact our People team for assistance.

We strive to be leaders in our industry by operating properties that prioritize responsible stewardship of our resources for the benefit of our tenants, guests, investors, employees, communities, industry partners and the planet. We are also committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees can thrive. By prioritizing and investing in our employees, we create value for our workplaces and Regional Town Centers, as well as the communities we serve.