Human Resources Business Partner
Are you a strategic HR professional who knows how to build trust, influence
decisions, and turn business challenges into practical people solutions?
Associa is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support
leaders and employees across multiple states. This is a high-impact opportunity
for an HR leader who understands the business, asks thoughtful questions, uses
data to identify what is really happening, and has the confidence to coach
leaders through complex decisions.
You will partner closely with operational leaders to strengthen teams, improve
performance, develop talent, and create an exceptional employee experience. If
you are energized by building relationships, solving meaningful problems, and
helping leaders become even more effective, we would love to hear from you.
Multi-state HR business partner experience is required for this position.
What You’ll Do
Serve as a Strategic Business Partner
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 and Influence Leaders
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
Lead Employee Relations
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
Support a Multi-State Workforce
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
Strengthen Talent and Organizational Effectiveness
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
Use Data to Drive Better Decisions
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
What You Bring
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
Ability to travel to supported locations as business needs require
Experience with ADP Vantage is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related
field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are
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
Qualifications
Why Associa?
At Associa, our HR Business Partners play an essential role in helping leaders
build strong teams and deliver outstanding results. You will join a
collaborative HR organization where your expertise, perspective, and ability to
influence will make a meaningful difference.
This role offers the opportunity to support a diverse, multi-state workforce,
partner directly with business leaders, and shape people strategies that
strengthen both the employee experience and organizational performance.
Location: Texas
Work Arrangement: Remote
If you are ready to bring your HR expertise, business partnership, and
leadership coaching skills to a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.