Manager, People & Culture

• Compensation: USD 115000 - USD 140000 - yearly

Beam Living
, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a vertically integrated Real Estate management company that creates, manages, and supports communities throughout New York City.

We are committed to being both a great place to work and a great place to live. Operating in one of the most competitive residential real estate markets in New York City, we rely on a talented, high-performing team to deliver exceptional experiences for our residents and effectively tell the story of why our communities stand apart.

Job Title:

Manager, People & Culture
FLSA Status:
Exempt, Salaried

Location:

New York, NY
Worksite Status:
Onsite

The Manager, People & Culture is an energetic, creative problem solver who thrives on partnering with a wide range of people—leaders, front-line team members, and cross-functional experts to deliver innovative people solutions that fuel business growth.

You’ll play a hands‑on HR generalist role across talent acquisition, data and processes, org design, and performance management—working with professionals across the organization to turn strategy into action. As a key partner to the business and the Sr. Director of People, you’ll help shape and scale impactful People practices in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate broadly, influence decisions, and build strong relationships across teams while championing culture, navigating complex challenges, and driving meaningful outcomes.

• A true collaborator who loves working across teams, levels, and disciplines
• Curious, driven, and solutions-focused—you raise the bar and lead with heart
• Authentic, approachable, and energized by helping others succeed
• A natural connector who builds relationships, celebrates wins, and supports teams through challenges
• Someone who is passionate about driving and creating a culture that makes Beam Living a great place to work

• Provide critical, high-impact HR solutions that deliver excellent, SLA-driven people support
• Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and morale across our teams
• Lead hiring efforts—workforce planning, requisitions, compensation benchmarking, and job description development and revisions
• Manage cross-boarding, promotions, and internal mobility processes
  
  Build strong partnerships with leaders and team members to drive people strategy and execution
• Collaborate with L&D to support talent growth, feedback, promotions, and compensation planning
• Champion a positive, inclusive culture through innovative programs and initiatives that lead to strong engagement
• Serve as a trusted advisor on a wide range of people and business challenges
• Coach leaders on performance management, development, and employee relations
• Strengthen and drive team engagement, morale, retention and productivity
• Guide organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives
• Use and analyze data and trends to inform smart, scalable solutions for people issues
• Ensure consistent, thoughtful application of HR policies and practices

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years in senior HR business partner or HR Manager roles
• Experience working with talent under a Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders across functions and levels with vary levels of management experience
• Strong communicator—clear, confident, and able to simplify complex topics
• Skilled in change management, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision-making
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment
• High emotional intelligence and sound judgment
• Event management and planning experience for employee events
• Good working knowledge of HR laws at the federal level, as well those specific to the state and city of New York
• Knowledge of employee benefits, worker’s compensation, and leave administration
• Experience in real estate, capital markets, asset management, tech, or similar a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems
• Preferred: HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP) and Predictive Index…