Senior Director, Employee Relations & Compliance

Camden Property Trust; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Camden Benefits

Job summary

Camden Property Trust seeks a Director of Employee Relations to lead the ER function, guiding investigations, policy application, and risk management across the organization.

The role partners with HR and business leaders, external counsel, and stakeholders to promote fair, consistent employment practices and compliant operations while exercising independent judgment aligned with Camden’s policies and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree preferred.
• Eight+ years of progressive HR or employee relations experience.
• Five years of people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of applicable employment laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employee Relations team to provide consistent, high-quality support.
• Provide strategic guidance on policy development, governance, and performance management.
• Oversee investigations and complex employment-related matters with external counsel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage agency charges, audits, regulatory inquiries, and related legal matters.
• Develop and execute strategies to reduce risk and strengthen workplace practices.
• Prepare recommendations for senior leadership on employee relations and risk.
• Deliver training and tools for leaders and HR partners.

Skills

Employee relations strategy

Leadership & coaching

Investigations management

Policy interpretation

Risk assessment

HR best practices

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s in HR or related field

Juris Doctor or advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

HRIS / case-management systems

Job description

Camden Property Trust seeks a Director of Employee Relations to lead the ER function, guiding investigations, policy application, and risk management across the organization.

The role partners with HR and business leaders, external counsel, and stakeholders to promote fair, consistent employment practices and compliant operations while exercising independent judgment aligned with Camden’s policies and values.