[Remote] Human Resources Business Partner

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Associa is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and employees across multiple states. The role partners with operational leaders on people strategies, employee relations, talent and organizational effectiveness, workforce data, and employment compliance.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with leaders and develop a strong understanding of their teams, operations, goals, and challenges
• Translate business priorities into practical HR strategies and people solutions
• Anticipate workforce needs and identify opportunities to strengthen organizational performance
• Provide thoughtful, balanced guidance that considers employees, business needs, company values, and risk
• Partner with HR colleagues and Centers of Excellence to deliver an integrated HR experience
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, team effectiveness, organizational change, and leadership practices
• Ask thoughtful questions that help leaders evaluate issues, consider alternatives, and make sound decisions
• Influence outcomes through credibility, business knowledge, data, and strong relationships
• Help leaders prepare for and navigate difficult conversations with clarity, consistency, and respect
• Reinforce accountability while supporting leaders in building engaged, high-performing teams
• Provide guidance on performance concerns, corrective action, workplace investigations, accommodations, leaves, and other employee matters
• Conduct fair, thorough, and timely workplace investigations
• Evaluate complex situations, identify potential risk, and recommend appropriate next steps
• Ensure employee matters are handled consistently, professionally, and with appropriate documentation
• Recognize when legal or specialized HR guidance is needed and coordinate escalation appropriately
• Apply HR policies and employment practices across multiple states and jurisdictions
• Research state-specific requirements and partner with internal resources to address compliance considerations
• Help leaders understand how applicable laws, policies, and practices affect employment decisions
• Support organizational changes, workforce transitions, and other business initiatives across assigned locations
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving HR practices and employment requirements
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent development
• Identify skill gaps, performance trends, and opportunities to strengthen team capability
• Support employee engagement and retention strategies
• Guide leaders through performance and talent review processes
• Partner with recruiting and leadership teams to attract, select, develop, and retain strong talent
• Support change-management efforts through clear communication, leader preparation, and employee engagement
• Analyze workforce information to identify trends related to turnover, engagement, staffing, performance, and other people indicators
• Translate HR data into meaningful insights and practical recommendations
• Use facts, patterns, and business context to evaluate problems and recommend solutions
• Monitor the effectiveness of HR initiatives and adjust strategies as needed
• Maintain accurate employee information and documentation within ADP Vantage

Skills

• Multi-state HR business partner experience is required for this position
• Required multi-state HR business partner experience, including experience advising leaders across different state employment requirements
• Five or more years of progressive human resources experience, including direct experience in an HR Business Partner or comparable consultative HR role
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, employment practices, and the employee lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders at multiple levels of an organization
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed employees and operational leaders
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect people decisions to operational priorities
• Sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex or sensitive situations
• Experience using workforce data to identify trends and guide decisions
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills
• Excellent relationship-building, consultation, and communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with the timely resolution of day-to-day HR needs
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• A credible partner who earns trust and builds strong relationships
• Comfortable constructively challenging leaders and influencing decisions
• Curious about the business and motivated to understand how it operates
• An effective coach who helps leaders work through problems and build their own capabilities
• Confident navigating complex employee-relations matters
• Skilled at combining data, business context, and HR expertise to make recommendations
• Thoughtful and decisive, even when the answer is not immediately clear
• Adaptable and able to support leaders across different locations, teams, and working styles
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and focused on solutions
• Committed to creating a consistent and positive employee experience
• Experience with ADP Vantage
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification

Benefits

• Hybrid role in Houston, Tx
• Remote work arrangement

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