Director, Human Resources Business Partner

ABM industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM is seeking a Director, Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior operational leaders within ABM's commercial business segment. This role partners with executive leadership to shape and execute business strategy through organizational design, talent strategy, leadership effectiveness, workforce planning, change management, and culture initiatives.

The successful candidate brings significant experience supporting large-scale commercial real estate,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience as a strategic HR Business Partner within an HR COE/shared services model.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial real estate, integrated facilities services, property management, hospitality, logistics, or similar complex operations.
• Proven success partnering with geographically dispersed executive and senior operations leadership teams.
• Strong strategic talent management experience, including organizational design, succession planning, leadership development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated success leading organizations through significant change, transformation, restructuring, acquisitions, or rapid business growth.
• Outstanding executive coaching, consultation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, project management, and change management capabilities.
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and sound business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP, HR Business Partners and senior executives to develop and execute business, organization, talent, and culture strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Serve as the primary strategic HR advisor to a diverse, geographically dispersed senior operations leadership team.
• Coach executives and senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, organizational health, workforce planning, succession planning, and team effectiveness.
• Lead organizational design initiatives that ensure the business has the right structure, capabilities, and talent to achieve strategic objectives.
• Develop and execute strategic talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership assessment, high-potential development, talent reviews, and critical role planning.
• Partner with Learning & Talent Development to strengthen leadership capability and accelerate organizational readiness.
• Lead and support complex organizational change initiatives, including restructures, integrations, acquisitions, new client startups and business transformation efforts.
• Guide leaders through ambiguity and organizational challenges while maintaining engagement, performance, and business continuity.
• Leverage workforce analytics, engagement insights, and talent data to inform executive decision-making.
• Partner across HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated talent solutions and ensure consistent execution of enterprise HR strategies.
• Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with ABM leadership expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and sharing best practices across the organization.

Skills

Executive coaching

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Change management

Strategic thinking

Leadership development

Talent management

Resilience/adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

Compensation

$165,000 - $175,000 annual salary (US Dollars) The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program

Benefits

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management We are more than 100,000 team members strong... At ABM, every team member has the opportunity to make a difference every day while building a meaningful career in an inclusive, high-performing culture. Position

Summary

The Director, Human Resources Business Partner serves as a trusted strategic advisor to senior operational leaders within one of ABM's largest commercial business segments. This role partners closely with executive leadership to shape and execute business strategy through organizational design, talent strategy, leadership effectiveness, workforce planning, change management, and culture initiatives. The successful candidate brings significant experience supporting large-scale commercial real estate, integrated facilities services, or similarly complex operations-based organizations. They excel at partnering with geographically dispersed senior operational leaders, influencing without direct authority, and driving business outcomes through strategic talent management. This leader thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and sound judgment while navigating organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP, HR Business Partners and senior executives to develop and execute business, organization, talent, and culture strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Serve as the primary strategic HR advisor to a diverse, geographically dispersed senior operations leadership team.
• Coach executives and senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, organizational health, workforce planning, succession planning, and team effectiveness.
• Lead organizational design initiatives that ensure the business has the right structure, capabilities, and talent to achieve strategic objectives.
• Develop and execute strategic talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership assessment, high-potential development, talent reviews, and critical role planning.
• Partner with Learning & Talent Development to strengthen leadership capability and accelerate organizational readiness.
• Lead and support complex organizational change initiatives, including restructures, integrations, acquisitions, new client startups and business transformation efforts.
• Guide leaders through ambiguity and organizational challenges while maintaining engagement, performance, and business continuity.
• Leverage workforce analytics, engagement insights, and talent data to inform executive decision-making.
• Partner across HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated talent solutions and ensure consistent execution of enterprise HR strategies.
• Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with ABM leadership expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and sharing best practices across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience as a strategic HR Business Partner within an HR COE/shared services model.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale commercial real estate, integrated facilities services, property management, hospitality, logistics, or similarly complex operations-based organizations.
• Proven success partnering with geographically dispersed executive and senior operations leadership teams.
• Strong strategic talent management experience, including organizational design, succession planning, leadership development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated success leading organizations through significant change, transformation, restructuring, acquisitions, or rapid business growth.
• Outstanding executive coaching, consultation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, project management, and change management capabilities.
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and sound business judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting workforces of several thousand employees across multiple geographic regions.
• Track record of building trusted partnerships with senior operational leaders.
• Experience leading large-scale organizational change.
• Exceptional business acumen with the ability to translate business strategy into people strategy.
• Passion for developing leaders and building high-performing organizations

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together. ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis. ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program. E‑Verify is an internet‑based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility. ABM is a military‑friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world‑class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post‑military career opportunities across ABM.