Sr. Specialist, HR Programs

Job description

**ABOUT CIM GROUP:** CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 900+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today! ### **POSITION PURPOSE:** The Sr. Analyst is responsible for the execution and ongoing management of enterprise-wide HR programs focused on community impact, diversity and inclusion, and other HR programs. This role translates strategic priorities into well-designed, effectively executed programs and experiences that strengthen employee connection, participation, and inclusion. This role is hands-on in coordinating multiple initiatives across HR, communications, the Social Impact Advisory Group, employee resource groups, business leaders, nonprofit organizations, and external vendors. The Sr. Analyst ensures initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with a measurable impact. The ideal candidate for this role excels at turning strategy into action (project management), managing details, building strong stakeholder relationships, and creating meaningful employee experiences. ### RESPONSIBILITIES: **HR Programs & Project Management** - Own the day-to-day planning, coordination, execution, and ongoing administration of assigned HR programs and initiatives. - Translate strategic priorities into detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, roles, and success measures, and help drive execution. - Coordinate program logistics with internal and external partners, including scheduling, employee registration, communications, materials, vendor requirements, and event execution. - Support initiatives designed to increase employee participation across community service and diversity and inclusion programming, using participation data and feedback to inform recommendations. - Develop repeatable processes, tools, templates, playbooks, and documentation to improve program consistency and scalability. **Budget & Vendor Management** - Track program budgets and expenses and ensure initiatives are delivered within approved funding parameters to maintain accurate records of program expenditures. - Support contracting, invoicing, and vendor onboarding processes in partnership with appropriate internal teams. **Reporting & Insights** - Gather, analyze, and track participation and employee and/or stakeholder feedback following programs and events to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements for future programming. - Track program data and develop quarterly reporting, dashboards, and presentations highlighting trends, progress, outcomes, and upcoming priorities. **Other:** - Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment. ### EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.) - Bachelor’s degree. - 3+ years of relevant HR experience. - Experience planning employee programs or events for geographically dispersed or hybrid audiences. - Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project management, survey, registration, and reporting tools. Experience leveraging data to build reports, presentations and recommendations. - Proficiency with AI tools to create content, analyze information, and streamline processes. ### ABOUT YOU: - Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. - Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts to shifting priorities. - Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. - Strong written and verbal communication skills.