Strategic HR Partner for Talent, Leadership & Growth

Gartner; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner is seeking an Associate Director of HR to partner with the VP, HR and IPA leadership. The role balances strategic consulting with hands‑on execution to drive performance, leadership effectiveness, and growth across workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and change management.

You’ll lead and coach leadership teams, manage employee relations matters, and collaborate with Legal and Centers of Excellence to ensure compliance and effective talent strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive HR Business Partner or Organizational Effectiveness experience.
• Experience supporting complex, global organizations through transformation and growth.
• Strong HR generalist skills including employee relations, employment law, engagement, succession planning, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into talent and organizational strategies; advise on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Lead talent review, succession planning, and leadership development processes; identify gaps and develop high-potential talent.
• Coach leaders on performance, engagement, and talent decisions; develop change management plans for adoption and continuity.
• Provide guidance on associate concerns and conduct investigations; partner with Legal and Centers of Excellence.
• Partner with leaders and Talent Acquisition to attract, retain, and develop talent in competitive markets and specialty skill areas.
• Support annual compensation planning and ensure pay decisions align with performance and market competitiveness.

Skills

HRBP

Organizational Design

Talent Management

Succession Planning

Leadership Development

Change Management

Employee Relations

Workforce Planning

Data Analytics

Strategic Partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Gartner is seeking an Associate Director of HR to partner with the VP, HR and IPA leadership. The role balances strategic consulting with hands‑on execution to drive performance, leadership effectiveness, and growth across workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and change management.

You’ll lead and coach leadership teams, manage employee relations matters, and collaborate with Legal and Centers of Excellence to ensure compliance and effective talent strategies.