Human Resources Business Partner

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
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