Human Resources Director

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a seasoned HR leader to act as a strategic partner to senior executives across assigned business areas in Irving, Texas. You will align workforce capabilities with business objectives and drive organizational growth through data-driven talent solutions.

The role requires deep HR expertise, strong advisory skills, and the ability to navigate a matrix organization with COEs. Expect travel as needed and a compensation range that reflects market norms.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in HR business partnership and talent management.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and compliance.
• Experience influencing leaders and driving organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to Senior Leaders and management teams.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends and opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Facilitate discussions with COEs to design integrated talent solutions.
• Support succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• Guide organizational design and change management initiatives to improve performance.

Skills

Strategic advising

Change management

Workforce analytics

Executive coaching

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/OD

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary: In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted thought partner to leaders across assigned business areas. Leveraging strong business acumen and human resources expertise, you will develop and execute people strategies that align workforce capabilities with business objectives and drive organizational success. You will partner closely with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to design and deliver integrated talent solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness and support long-term business growth. This includes providing strategic counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, employee engagement, leadership development, change management, and talent retention. Through data-driven insights, proactive consultation, and collaborative partnership, you will help leaders navigate complex workforce challenges, strengthen organizational capability, and foster a high-performing culture where employees are equipped and empowered to achieve business results.

Responsibilities: Serves as a strategic business partner and advisor to assigned Senior Leaders and their respective management teams. Understands business objectives, industry conditions, workforce dynamics, and organizational trends, and develops strategies to address business and talent needs. Analyzes workforce and people-related data while considering internal and external influences to identify trends, common themes, emerging concerns, and opportunities; provides recommendations to leaders and stakeholders. Facilitates strategic discussions with leaders and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to develop integrated solutions that address talent-related challenges, including retention, employee engagement, change management, leadership development, and workforce effectiveness. Utilizes leadership assessment, competency, and development tools to evaluate leadership capabilities and support talent and succession planning efforts. Maintains in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to minimize organizational risk and ensure compliance; partners with Legal as needed. Supports efforts to enhance bench strength and retain key talent through succession planning, career development, leadership development, talent reviews, and team-building initiatives. Identifies organizational, leadership, and employee development needs, including executive coaching opportunities and targeted training initiatives. Provides guidance and consultation regarding organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategies, and succession planning. Leverages existing assessment tools and recommends new methodologies to evaluate organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and team performance. Facilitates organizational effectiveness programs and initiatives designed to improve business performance, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and organizational health. Consults with leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, conflict resolution, and other complex workforce issues. Partners with Talent Acquisition to support strategic workforce planning, recruitment activities, critical hiring initiatives, and talent pipeline development. Leads or participates in enterprise-wide HR initiatives and continuous improvement efforts that enhance the employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications: Relevant degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field preferred. Advanced degree preferred. 7 or more years of relevant experience in human resources business partnership, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, talent management, workforce planning, and leadership development required. Knowledge and experience building high-performing teams and fostering organizational effectiveness, including supporting leaders through organizational change, employee engagement initiatives, and complex talent challenges. Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices. Skilled in coaching, consulting, conflict resolution, influencing, problem-solving, and relationship management while effectively partnering with leaders at multiple levels of the organization. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and collaborate across HR Centers of Excellence. Demonstrated executive presence, professional maturity, and sound judgment when partnering with senior leaders and navigating complex organizational issues. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred. Willingness to travel, as needed.

Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $117,600.00 to $206,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

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