Head of HR Business Partners & Talent Development

R O LE:   Head of HR Business Partners & Talent Development

REPORTS TO:  Chief Financial Officer/Head of Property Operations

LOCATION:   Hybrid / Corporate Office in Houston, Texas

THE OPPORTUNITY

Venterra is seeking a Head of HR Business Partners & Talent Development to lead HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, and Training & Development across our property portfolio and corporate office. Based in Houston and reporting to the CFO and Head of Property Operations, this leader will build talent strategies, leadership capabilities, and development programs that help Venterra attract, develop, and retain exceptional people.

This is a strategic, business-facing leadership role. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leaders to strengthen organizational capability, succession, performance, retention, and leadership effectiveness. Using people data, field insights, and strong relationships, this leader will identify talent risks, challenge assumptions, and translate business needs into practical people solutions that improve team and operating performance.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Develop and lead Venterra’s enterprise talent strategy, with particular focus on developing and retaining high-performing talent.
- Lead and develop the HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, and Training & Development teams, creating a proactive, scalable, and accountable HR operating model.
- Advise executive and operating leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership capability, talent risk, and organizational change, including needs related to growth, lease-ups, acquisitions, and dispositions.
- Own retention, talent reviews, succession planning, and career pathways to strengthen bench depth, internal mobility, and continuity in critical roles.
- Set the strategy for onboarding, role-based training, and leadership development, tying programs to measurable outcomes such as time-to-proficiency, resident experience, leasing performance, and operational quality.
- Lead performance management, including goal setting, feedback, calibration, accountability, recognition, and timely action on underperformance.
- Oversee employee relations, workplace investigations, corrective actions, terminations, and conflict resolution; ensure matters are handled promptly, fairly, consistently, and with appropriate documentation, partnering with Legal on escalated or high-risk issues.
- Partner with leadership on compensation philosophy, salary reviews, and pay decisions to support fairness, consistency, and market competitiveness.
- Use engagement, turnover, exit, performance, and people data to identify trends, address root causes, and drive measurable action with clear ownership and follow-through.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and the consistent application of HR policies and practices across operating markets.
- Leverage AI, automation, learning technology, HR systems, and people analytics to improve the scalability, consistency, and effectiveness of HR and talent programs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- A business-minded HR leader who connects talent decisions to operating and financial outcomes.
- Passionate about developing high performers and creating opportunities for people to grow within Venterra.
- A credible relationship builder who earns trust with executives, field leaders, and team members.
- Confident and pragmatic, with the judgment to challenge leaders constructively and drive accountability.
- Curious and improvement-oriented, with a willingness to challenge the status quo and introduce better ways of working.
- Technology-forward, with an interest in using AI, automation, learning technology, and analytics to improve HR effectiveness.
- A clear, thoughtful communicator who handles sensitive conversations and organizational change effectively.
- Aligned with Venterra’s Core Values, low-ego, and focused on influence, results, and follow-through.
- Houston-based and comfortable with regular travel to Venterra properties and regional markets.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field; advanced degree or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years leading HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, and/or Learning & Development teams.
- Experience in multifamily, real estate, hospitality, or another geographically dispersed, multi-site service business strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success building talent development, succession, retention, and leadership programs that delivered measurable business results.
- Experience designing and leading onboarding, role-based training, and leadership development for a geographically dispersed workforce.
- Proven ability to advise and influence executive leadership and lead through organizational change.
- Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, performance management, and compensation practices.
- Comfort using HRIS, learning management systems, BI platforms, AI, automation, dashboards, and workflow tools to improve delivery, reporting, and follow-through.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 22 major US cities. Over 50,000 people and more than 10,000 pets call Venterra "home"! The Venterra Team is focused on achieving excellence in serving its three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors. Venterra has enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over its 24-year history. This success has been achieved through the exceptional commitment and dedication of Venterra's approximately 950 team members. Find out more about Venterra Realty and its  award-winning company culture  at  Venterra.com .

Explore our communities at  VenterraLiving.com , and visit  Venterra.com  to learn more about how we’re out-caring the competition by staying true to our value proposition: “We care more about renter experiences, which drives superior results.”

Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process.

Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.