Director, HR Business Partner - Technology Organization

Choice Hotels International • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

The Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for the Technology function shapes a high-performing organization by aligning people strategy with product and engineering priorities, ensuring the right talent, culture, and operating model are in place to deliver business outcomes. This role exists to provide dedicated, data-informed guidance to technology leaders across workforce planning, organization design, leadership effectiveness, performance, employee relations, and change leadership in a fast-moving environment. The HRBP partners closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning, and HR Shared Services to deliver consistent, scalable solutions while elevating the employee experience. The role leads a team of 1 direct report (1 Sr. Manager/HRBP at the professional level) and supports an assigned technology organization of approximately 400–600 employees. The position reports to the Chief Talent and Culture Officer and serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology leaders.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including 4+ years as an HR Business Partner supporting a technology, digital, product, data, or engineering organization.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience (directly managing HR team members and/or leading complex, cross-functional work through influence), with demonstrated experience advising senior leaders on organization design, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams), including building clear presentations and using Excel for basic analysis and reporting.
• Practical proficiency using generative AI tools to draft communications, summarize information, and support data analysis, with sound judgment around confidentiality and responsible use.
• Experience working in an HR information system (HRIS), preferably Workday to support employee data accuracy, reporting, and hiring workflows.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (such as Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar) to plan work, manage deadlines, and communicate status.
• Ability to use reporting and visualization tools (for example, Excel dashboards, Power BI, or Tableau) to interpret trends and share insights with leaders.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Professional HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent).
• Project management certification (PMP) or change management certification (such as Prosci) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology leaders to translate business goals into a people plan, including annual workforce planning, role clarity, and capability needs, and track progress through agreed measures (for example, hiring plan attainment and critical-role coverage).
• Lead organization design and change efforts, producing clear recommendations, decision materials, and implementation plans that improve team effectiveness and reduce disruption.
• Strengthen leadership and manager practices by coaching on performance expectations, feedback, and development, and by increasing completion and quality of core talent processes (goal setting, performance reviews, and succession planning).
• Use people data to identify trends and risks (such as retention, internal mobility, and engagement), share insights with leaders, and drive actions that measurably improve outcomes over time.
• Ensure employee relations and workplace concerns are addressed promptly, fairly, and consistently, partnering with Legal and HR specialists as needed and documenting outcomes in line with policy.
• Partner with recruiting and compensation teams to support equitable, competitive talent decisions, including job leveling guidance, offer alignment, and pay review inputs.
• Develop and lead the HRBP team supporting Technology by setting priorities, building capability, and delivering timely, high-quality service to leaders and employees.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees