Human Resources Manager at Public Storage

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

The Regional Human Resources Manager directly supports Public Storage’s mission by working with leaders to align our teams under a common vision focused on employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and business results. The HRM is responsible for providing HR guidance and support to Public Storage’s Field Managers with a focus on employee relations and coaching front line leaders. Leveraging climate surveys, exit interviews, investigations and coaching, this role will provide advice and counsel to leaders to ensure fair and consistent resolutions to employee relations issues and disciplinary actions. 

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a credible resource for the business and balanced advocate for employees 
• Assists management team in addressing employee relations concerns to maintain a positive work environment while consistently balancing the needs of the employee and the needs of the business
• Investigates and responds to routine employee relations issues and drives to resolution
• Prepares documentation and reports on investigative activities; compiles supporting notes, details and outcomes into the ER case management system
• Effectively develops and/or reviews and approves performance counseling documents; provide direction and coaching to District Managers on employee relations or performance management to drive employee engagement and talent retention 
• Partners with HR and legal to ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures and practices; ensures company compliance with applicable employment laws
• Assists with critical incidents, ensuring smooth, professional, sensitive and timely follow-through
• Analyzes exit interview data, turnover and employee relations trends to proactively identify areas for targeted HR support and/or training 
• Participates in the design and delivery of targeted employee relations training /communication as needed 
• Proactively identifies opportunities for new HR programs, talent development, career pathing or process improvement; proposes solutions to improve HR practices
• Participates in ad-hoc projects, reporting, or initiatives with cross-functional teams
• Other activities as assigned