Human Resources Business Partner

associacareers; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and employees across multiple states. This role partners with operational leaders to strengthen teams, improve performance, and deliver an exceptional employee experience.

You will coach leaders through complex decisions, use data to drive HR strategies, and ensure compliance across state employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of HR experience in an HRBP or consultative role.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management and investigations.
• Experience advising leaders across different state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Strategic Business Partner translating priorities into HR strategies.
• Anticipate workforce needs and strengthen organizational performance.
• Provide guidance balancing employees, business needs, values and risk.
• Partner with HR colleagues to deliver an integrated HR experience.
• Coach leaders on relations, performance, change, and leadership practices.
• Lead employee relations including investigations and documentation.

Skills

Multi-state HRBP

Coaching leaders

Employee relations

Performance management

HR data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

HR policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP Vantage

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner

Are you a strategic HR professional who knows how to build trust, influence decisions, and turn business challenges into practical people solutions?

Associa is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and employees across multiple states. This is a high-impact opportunity for an HR leader who understands the business, asks thoughtful questions, uses data to identify what is really happening, and has the confidence to coach leaders through complex decisions.

You will partner closely with operational leaders to strengthen teams, improve performance, develop talent, and create an exceptional employee experience. If you are energized by building relationships, solving meaningful problems, and helping leaders become even more effective, we would love to hear from you.

Multi-state HR business partner experience is required for this position.

What You’ll Do

Serve as a Strategic Business Partner

• Build trusted relationships with leaders and develop a strong understanding of their teams, operations, goals, and challenges
• Translate business priorities into practical HR strategies and people solutions
• Anticipate workforce needs and identify opportunities to strengthen organizational performance
• Provide thoughtful, balanced guidance that considers employees, business needs, company values, and risk
• Partner with HR colleagues and Centers of Excellence to deliver an integrated HR experience

Coach and Influence Leaders

• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, team effectiveness, organizational change, and leadership practices
• Ask thoughtful questions that help leaders evaluate issues, consider alternatives, and make sound decisions
• Influence outcomes through credibility, business knowledge, data, and strong relationships
• Help leaders prepare for and navigate difficult conversations with clarity, consistency, and respect
• Reinforce accountability while supporting leaders in building engaged, high-performing teams

Lead Employee Relations

• Provide guidance on performance concerns, corrective action, workplace investigations, accommodations, leaves, and other employee matters
• Conduct fair, thorough, and timely workplace investigations
• Evaluate complex situations, identify potential risk, and recommend appropriate next steps
• Ensure employee matters are handled consistently, professionally, and with appropriate documentation
• Recognize when legal or specialized HR guidance is needed and coordinate escalation appropriately

Support a Multi-State Workforce

• Apply HR policies and employment practices across multiple states and jurisdictions
• Research state-specific requirements and partner with internal resources to address compliance considerations
• Help leaders understand how applicable laws, policies, and practices affect employment decisions
• Support organizational changes, workforce transitions, and other business initiatives across assigned locations
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving HR practices and employment requirements

Strengthen Talent and Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent development
• Identify skill gaps, performance trends, and opportunities to strengthen team capability
• Support employee engagement and retention strategies
• Guide leaders through performance and talent review processes
• Partner with recruiting and leadership teams to attract, select, develop, and retain strong talent
• Support change-management efforts through clear communication, leader preparation, and employee engagement

Use Data to Drive Better Decisions

• Analyze workforce information to identify trends related to turnover, engagement, staffing, performance, and other people indicators
• Translate HR data into meaningful insights and practical recommendations
• Use facts, patterns, and business context to evaluate problems and recommend solutions
• Monitor the effectiveness of HR initiatives and adjust strategies as needed
• Maintain accurate employee information and documentation within ADP Vantage

What You Bring

• Required multi-state HR business partner experience, including experience advising leaders across different state employment requirements
• Five or more years of progressive human resources experience, including direct experience in an HR Business Partner or comparable consultative HR role
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, employment practices, and the employee lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders at multiple levels of an organization
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed employees and operational leaders
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect people decisions to operational priorities
• Sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex or sensitive situations
• Experience using workforce data to identify trends and guide decisions
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills
• Excellent relationship-building, consultation, and communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with the timely resolution of day-to-day HR needs
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to travel to supported locations as business needs require
• Experience with ADP Vantage is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are

• A credible partner who earns trust and builds strong relationships
• Comfortable constructively challenging leaders and influencing decisions
• Curious about the business and motivated to understand how it operates
• An effective coach who helps leaders work through problems and build their own capabilities
• Confident navigating complex employee-relations matters
• Skilled at combining data, business context, and HR expertise to make recommendations
• Thoughtful and decisive, even when the answer is not immediately clear
• Adaptable and able to support leaders across different locations, teams, and working styles
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and focused on solutions
• Committed to creating a consistent and positive employee experience

Hybrid role in Houston, Tx

Why Associa?

At Associa, our HR Business Partners play an essential role in helping leaders build strong teams and deliver outstanding results. You will join a collaborative HR organization where your expertise, perspective, and ability to influence will make a meaningful difference.

This role offers the opportunity to support a diverse, multi-state workforce, partner directly with business leaders, and shape people strategies that strengthen both the employee experience and organizational performance.

Location:

Texas
Work Arrangement: Remote

If you are ready to bring your HR expertise, business partnership, and leadership coaching skills to a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.