Director, Human Resources Business Partner

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 the 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

What You'll Do :

• 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.

What You'll Bring : -

How You'll Thrive : -

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https : / / www.stout.com / en / careers / benefits.

Why Stout?

At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.

We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.

We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.

Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

https : / / www.stout.com / en / careers / benefits

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, inclusion, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.