People Operations Partner (HR Generalist)

Job Description Summary

As a People Operations Partner with Taylor Morrison, a Fortune 500 company, recognized as America’s Most Trusted® Home Builder for 11 consecutive years and consistently named one of the Best Companies to Work For, as well as a Best Workplace in Construction and for Women, you will play a key role in supporting our people, culture, and operational excellence across the division.

In this role, you will provide strategic and tactical HR support, serving as an internal consultant to leadership on key business and people-related matters. You will proactively assess and anticipate employee and organizational needs, offering practical, solutions focused guidance while supporting major people initiatives and operational efficiencies.

You will coach leaders through complex employee relations issues—including performance management, corrective action, and terminations—while helping to reinforce a positive culture and strong morale. You will identify people trends, recommend actions, and support training and development needs through effective program planning and coordination. The role also includes advising leaders on compensation practices and serving as a change agent for people-focused initiatives.

The People Operations Partner plays an active role in shaping and implementing HR strategies in partnership with division leaders and employees. This position reports to the Sr. People Operations Manager.

This role is based at our corporate office in Scottsdale, AZ and requires on-site attendance.

Job Details

We trust that as a People Operations Partner you will: (responsibilities)

• Partner with business, functional, and Division President–level leaders to understand priorities, address challenges, and align on action plans .
• Partner closely with leaders to understand key priorities, challenges, and organizational needs, aligning on action plans and strategic people‑focused solutions.
• Maintain strong business acumen, including knowledge of the company, industry, financial drivers, organizational culture, and competitive landscape.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and employees to strengthen workplace culture, increase engagement, and support productivity and retention.
• Collaborate with People Services partners and Centers of Excellence (Talent, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, Staffing) to effectively implement programs such as succession planning, performance calibration, development planning, assessments, engagement survey follow‑up, staffing strategies, and leadership development.
• Support the integration and optimization of people‑related processes and tools within Workday to enhance the employee and leader experience.
• Partner with leaders on core people initiatives including engagement action planning, performance management, merit processes, and bonus communication.
• Analyze people trends and metrics in partnership with the People Services Director to inform business decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with leaders to anticipate workforce needs and ensure alignment with division goals.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough, objective investigations and providing sound recommendations.
• Provide clear guidance on People policies and ensure consistent interpretation and application across the division.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant employment laws and compliance requirements, partnering with People Services leadership and Legal as needed to mitigate risk.
• Facilitate training and development sessions to support leader capability and organizational growth.
• Partner with leaders on offer development for new hires, promotions, and internal transfers.
• Lead and support special projects throughout the year, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the division’s financial performance, long‑range plans, culture, and competitive landscape.
• Provide day‑to‑day coaching and performance management support, including guidance on career development, feedback practices, and disciplinary actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the business and People Services function.

What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)

• Approachable
• Strong Communication
• Results Oriented
• Integrity & Trust
• Proactive Listening Skills
• Problem Solving
• Sense of Urgency
• Visionary

About you: (requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired
• Minimum of 1-3 years of HR experience in a generalist or specialist capacity
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a HR position with multiple sites preferred
• Ability to travel up to 50% is required
• Ability to use with ease the Microsoft suite of solutions
• Workday experience a strong plus
• Has knowledge and understanding of current state and federal laws in divisions they support
• Must have leadership, analytical, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and creative thinking skills
• Effective facilitation skills
• Engages proactively with the business
• Has the ability to navigate reporting relationships – you will report into HR, but you will work very closely with the field operations
• Takes initiative and displays a sense of urgency – is highly responsive to business needs and unexpected situations that emerge
• Knows when and how to get guidance for tough decision
• Highly approachable and displays a positive approach to work and internal customers
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities at once
• Utilizes a consultative approach when engaging with internal customers
• Project management and leadership skills, ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Ability to partner effectively with all levels of employees

FLSA Status: Exempt

Will have responsibilities such as:

• Office or non-manual work, which is directly related to management or general business operations
• Act as a primary component of which involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
• Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

As a People Operations Partner with Taylor Morrison, a Fortune 500 company, recognized as America’s Most Trusted® Home Builder for 11 consecutive years and consistently named one of the Best Companies to Work For, as well as a Best Workplace in Construction and for Women, you will play a key role in supporting our people, culture, and operational excellence across the division.In this role, you will provide strategic and tactical HR support, serving as an internal consultant to leadership on key business and people-related matters. You will proactively assess and anticipate employee and organizational needs, offering practical, solutions focused guidance while supporting major people initiatives and operational efficiencies.You will coach leaders through complex employee relations issues—including performance management, corrective action, and terminations—while helping to reinforce a positive culture and strong morale. You will identify people trends, recommend actions, and support training and development needs through effective program planning and coordination. The role also includes advising leaders on compensation practices and serving as a change agent for people-focused initiatives.The People Operations Partner plays an active role in shaping and implementing HR strategies in partnership with division leaders and employees. This position reports to the Sr. People Operations Manager.This role is based at our corporate office in Scottsdale, AZ and requires on-site attendance.