Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Stout • Arlington, VA

5d

About The Position

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Impact You'll Make As a Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to business leaders, directly impacting organizational growth and talent retention. This role connects business priorities with people strategy by influencing decision-making, leading change, and advancing Stout’s culture of Relentless Excellence. The Director partners across the HR function to ensure strategic alignment and seamless delivery of solutions in talent management, total rewards, L&D, colleague experience, and workforce planning.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including time as a strategic business partner or HR leader supporting senior executives.
• Proven success in developing and executing HR strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable people strategies.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Expertise in organizational design, talent management, and leadership development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required
• Strategic, forward-thinking, and business-minded approach.
• High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Agility and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Collaborative leadership, building trust and alignment.
• Commitment to excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or professional certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, developing and executing integrated people strategies that enable growth, performance, and retention of top talent.
• Organizational Effectiveness: Partner with leadership to design and optimize structures, roles, and talent to meet evolving business needs and future growth goals.
• Leadership Coaching and Development: Strengthen leadership capability through direct coaching and feedback.
• Talent Planning and Succession: Drive annual talent review and succession planning processes to identify, develop, and retain talent across the business.
• Performance Enablement: Lead a culture of accountability and excellence by enabling leaders to effectively manage performance, provide feedback, and recognize results.
• Change Leadership: Guide leaders and teams through organizational change, ensuring strong communication, alignment, and engagement throughout transitions.
• Data-Informed Decision Making: Use workforce data, engagement insights, and retention analytics to identify trends, diagnose root causes, and develop proactive strategies.
• Collaboration and Integration: Work cross-functionally with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, L&D, and Colleague Experience to deliver cohesive HR solutions.
• Culture and Engagement: Partner with leaders to advance firm culture, enhance colleague connection, and strengthen engagement across teams and geographies.
• HR Leadership: Provide direction, mentorship, and thought leadership within the HR team, fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and strategic alignment.

Benefits

• Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of options, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and access to other wellness-focused benefits.
• Depending on employment category, Stout offers Personal Time Off per calendar year based on standard work hours and years of service or Discretionary Time Off.
• Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director