Director, Human Resources Legal

Asset Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Asset Living seeks a Director of HR to oversee complex employee relations matters, compliance, and legal administration. The role liaises with outside counsel and drives HR policy and litigation readiness across the organization.

Key duties include handling employment litigation, investigations, and document management, while coordinating with HR leadership to ensure legal compliance. A strong background in employment law and HR operations is required.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and case-tracking skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field is preferred.
• Paralegal or HR professional certifications are preferred.
• Experience in employment law and HR compliance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation and administrative claims, track case activity, deadlines, requests, and liaise with outside counsel.
• Investigate and resolve internal HR disputes in coordination with HR leadership and legal counsel.
• Prepare and coordinate separation agreements and other HR-related legal documents.
• Coordinate legal holds and collect personnel, payroll, leave, performance, and policy records for disputes or litigation.
• Prepare HR legal and compliance documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Case-tracking

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Job description

Company Overview

Asset Living is a third-party management firm with a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.

Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed. We empower each other to lead byexample, collaborate, and evolve – inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voiceis heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join AssetLiving, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, anda universal culture of winning.

Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in allthat we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey andleadership is a shared responsibility.

Director, HR

The Director of HR Legal reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer and serves as the primary liaison between Human Resources and outside employment counsel. This role partners with the HR team and company leadership to support complex employee relations matters, employment law compliance, litigation support, and legal administration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee employment litigation and administrative claims by tracking case activity, monitoring deadlines, coordinating document requests, preparing responses, agency inquiries, and employment-related audits, and managing outside counsel communications and billing.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of internal HR disputes (e.g., harassment or discrimination complaints, wage and hour concerns, wrongful termination allegations) in coordination with HR leadership and legal counsel.
• Prepare, track, and coordinate separation agreements, demand letters, and other employment-related legal documentation.
• Coordinate legal holds and document preservation efforts, and collect personnel, payroll, leave, performance, policy, and other employment records needed for disputes, litigation, or legal holds.
• Prepare and review HR legal and compliance documentation, correspondence, and forms to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Coordinate preparation for and attend legal proceedings related to HR disputes and litigation, including hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials, as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred
• Three (3) or more years of experience in Human Resources, employment law, employee relations, legal support, or a related field.
• Paralegal certification, HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP), or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and case-tracking skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain strict confidentiality.

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.