Senior Director, People & Culture Business Partner

Greystar; Florida; Hybrid; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability & Life insurance

Paid time off

Sabbatical

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Greystar seeks a Senior Director, People & Culture Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to business leaders across the East Coast and Canada, translating strategy into people initiatives, driving performance, and aligning with Greystar’s objectives.

You will own the full employee lifecycle, shape talent development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness while partnering with COEs to deliver measurable impact and improve the team member experience.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Experience supporting Canada operations.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of operational drivers in a multi-location workforce.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive people strategies that improve business performance.
• Experience leading organizational change and talent development at scale.
• Experience in end-to-end M&A.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Aufgaben

• Advise regional leadership on workforce strategy, design, and culture.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen and oversee P&L awareness.
• Use data to identify trends and translate into action.
• Lead change initiatives with clear alignment and execution.
• Collaborate with COEs to ensure consistency across the organization.
• Lead talent planning and succession for key roles and emerging leaders.
• Support Talent Acquisition within the territory with high‑quality hiring and onboarding.
• Drive employee relations and compliance risk management.
• Partner on M&A integration and due diligence.
• Champion Greystar values and inclusive culture.
• Travel up to 30‑40% within the designated territory.

Kenntnisse

Strategic partnership

Leadership development

People strategy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

HR business acumen

Multi-site experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred

Jobbeschreibung

About Greystar Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

About Greystar Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director, People & Culture, the Senior Director, People & Culture Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders, with accountability for driving people strategy and outcomes across the portfolio.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on partnership. The Senior Director operates as both a thought partner and an active contributor — translating strategy into action, solving complex business challenges, and advancing key initiatives that drive performance. Success in this role requires a strong connection to the business, the ability to influence leaders at all levels, and a focus on delivering measurable impact.

The Senior Director owns the full team member lifecycle, with an intentional focus on enhancing the team member experience while strengthening operational performance, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness across the territory, which includes the East Coast and Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership (including Community Managers, Regional Property Managers, Directors, and Managing Directors), providing guidance on workforce strategy, employee relations, organizational design, and culture.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen, including fluency in P&L drivers and operational performance.
• Leverage data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, translating them into actionable strategies that improve business outcomes.
• Maintain a strong pulse on the business, anticipating needs and proactively shaping solutions that drive performance.
• Lead the adoption of change initiatives, ensuring alignment, clarity, and sustained execution.
• Foster strong collaboration with People & Culture Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure alignment and consistency across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging tools, including AI, to improve efficiency, decision‑making, and team member experience.
• Lead and be the SME in cross functional projects towards continuous improvement.

Talent Development & Workforce Planning

• Lead workforce planning to ensure the organization has the right talent, in the right roles, at the right time at the right cost.
• Strengthen succession planning and leadership development by championing talent reviews, with a focus on Community Managers, Regional Property Managers, and emerging leaders.
• Identify capability gaps and partner with Learning & Development to deliver targeted solutions that build leadership and operational effectiveness.
• Support or lead Talent Acquisition efforts within the territory, ensuring high‑quality hiring, consistent interview practices, and strong onboarding experiences.

Culture & Team Member Experience

• Champion Greystar’s values by fostering an inclusive, high‑performing, and people‑centered culture.
• Utilize engagement data and team member feedback to drive targeted actions that improve retention and experience.
• Partner with leaders to create environments where team members feel supported, accountable, and connected to the business.
• Support M&A integration efforts, ensuring alignment of culture, expectations, and team member experience.

Performance & Change Management

• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and adoption.
• Coach and challenge leaders to strengthen performance, decision‑making, and leadership effectiveness.
• Drive consistent, high‑quality performance management practices that reinforce accountability and results.
• Partner with P&C COEs on total rewards and operational strategies that support

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Partner with Employee Relations and Legal to manage complex issues and mitigate risk.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and compliance with applicable labor laws.
• Promote early identification and resolution of issues to reduce risk and strengthen manager capability.
• Use trend data to become more predictive in outcomes. Further, roll lessons learned into future training opportunities.

People & Culture Initiatives

• Represent the business in P&C initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational needs and successful adoption.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve ways of working across the team member lifecycle.
• Contribute to M&A activities, including due diligence and integration of new teams and properties.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in property management, real estate, hospitality, or multi‑site environments.
• Past experience supporting Canada.
• Strong business acumen with a clear understanding of operational drivers in a multi‑location workforce.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive people strategies that improve business performance.
• Experience leading organizational change, talent development, and workforce optimization at scale.
• Deep expertise in employee relations, performance management, and leadership coaching.
• Experience in end to end M&A.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, complex environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements across multiple states.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Travel & Work Environment

• Regular travel within the designated territory to support property teams and leadership (roughly 30‑40%).
• Hybrid work environment based on business needs.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 USD Annually.

Additional Compensation

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

Robust Benefits Offered*

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar‑managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6‑Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.
• Benefits offered for full‑time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Important Notice:

Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].