Associate Director, Human Resources

Gartner

Associate Director partnering with Gartner’s Insights and Product Analytics leaders on HR strategy, talent, and organizational effectiveness. Driving succession, leadership development, employee relations, change management, recruitment, retention, and compensation planning.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeStamford • Connecticut, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $108,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employee relations, with a strong focus on strategic HR initiatives and change management. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive business results through effective workforce planning and succession strategies.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceOrganizational EffectivenessEmployee RelationsSuccession PlanningChange Management

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningPerformance ManagementCompensationRecruitmentTraining and DevelopmentData-Driven Decision-MakingAnalytical SkillsTalent ManagementOrganizational DesignLeadership Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingInfluencing Without Authority

Industry Keywords

Global OrganizationsTalent AcquisitionEmployee EngagementComplianceBusiness Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the VP, HR and IPA leadership to translate business priorities into talent and organizational strategies
Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, team design, role clarity, and organizational effectiveness
Support organizational design and transformation initiatives
Lead and support talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development processes
Identify critical talent and capability gaps and implement retention strategies
Build diverse succession pipelines and strengthen bench strength
Coach leaders on performance management, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent decisions
Develop and execute change management plans
Guide and address associate concerns and employee relations matters
Conduct investigations and recommend solutions balancing business objectives, associate experience, and organizational risk
Partner with Legal and HR Centers of Excellence on sensitive or complex matters and compliance
Partner with business leaders and Talent Acquisition to attract, retain, and develop talent
Support annual compensation planning and reward processes
Partner with leaders and Compensation on pay decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree preferred
8–10 years of progressive HR Business Partner, Organizational Effectiveness, or related HR experience
2–3 years of management experience
Experience supporting complex, global organizations through transformation and growth
Proven HR Generalist skills including employee relations, employment law, employee engagement, succession planning, compensation, performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, and training and development
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
Track record of achieving significant business results
Ability to influence without authority and navigate matrixed organizations
Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to handle sensitive situations and documentation
Strategic HR expertise in organizational effectiveness and talent management
Ability to advise and influence senior leaders
Ability to collaborate across HR Centers of Excellence, recruiting, compensation, and business leadership
Ability to balance strategic consulting with operational execution

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work virtually when productive and collaborate in person
World-class benefits
Highly competitive compensation
Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or role-based uncapped sales incentive plan
Generous PTO
401(k) match up to $7,200 per year
Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Market-leading benefit programs
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support