Strategic HR Director for Senior Leadership

Associa; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking an HR Director to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and lead HR delivery for assigned business areas. You will shape people strategy, guide leaders through complex employee decisions, and ensure HR practices support business results.

This role directly manages the HR Business Partner and oversees HR support across the group. The ideal candidate is a credible, solutions-oriented leader who can influence executives, develop an HR team, and step in on high-risk

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience focusing on employee relations, talent acquisition, and organization design.
• 3+ years advising senior leaders and managing or developing HR professionals.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including multi-state compliance.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with senior leaders, with strong persuasion and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on people strategy, organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Translate business goals into HR priorities and programs to improve performance, engagement, and retention.
• Use HR data and trends to inform leadership decisions.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality HR support to managers and employees across assigned business areas.
• Lead investigations and advise senior leaders on outcomes and risk.

Skills

HR experience

Leadership influence

Strategic thinking

Change management

Confidentiality

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

HRIS systems

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associa is seeking an HR Director to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and lead HR delivery for assigned business areas. You will shape people strategy, guide leaders through complex employee decisions, and ensure HR practices support business results.

This role directly manages the HR Business Partner and oversees HR support across the group. The ideal candidate is a credible, solutions-oriented leader who can influence executives, develop an HR team, and step in on high-risk