Strategic HR Business Partner for Leaders

Associa; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking an HR Business Partner (HRBP) in Richardson, TX to bridge everyday HR operations with strategic advisory. The role handles leave administration, documentation and compliance while guiding mid-level managers on employee relations, performance and talent needs.

The ideal candidate blends business understanding with credibility to translate policy into practical guidance that supports employees and business results.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR generalist or HRBP experience with manager advising.
• Experience with leave administration and multi-state compliance.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws.
• Ability to advise and influence managers with credibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for mid-level managers and teams.
• Advise on employee relations, performance management, and policies.
• Coach managers through difficult conversations and terminations.
• Partner on workforce planning, recruiting needs, and talent decisions.
• Use HR data to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Support organizational change and policy rollouts.
• Liaise between employees and management on policy questions.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues and document findings.
• Administer leaves of absence including FMLA and state leaves.
• Manage unemployment and workers’ compensation claims with internal teams.
• Support compensation, benefits, and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Process and maintain HR records for staffing and evaluations.

Skills

HR generalist / HRBP experience

Leave administration

Multi-state compliance

Employment law knowledge

Advising managers / influencing

Conflict resolution

Investigations

HR data analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Office & HRIS

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Associa is seeking an HR Business Partner (HRBP) in Richardson, TX to bridge everyday HR operations with strategic advisory. The role handles leave administration, documentation and compliance while guiding mid-level managers on employee relations, performance and talent needs.

The ideal candidate blends business understanding with credibility to translate policy into practical guidance that supports employees and business results.