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Senior Director, HRBP

Walker & Dunlop

The Role

Overview

Oversees HRBP teams and directly partners with a business unit to drive people strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • workforce planning
  • succession planning
  • hr analytics
  • compensation review
  • employee relations
  • leadership development

Tasks

-Collaborate with cross-functional HR Capital teams in Total Rewards, Community Engagement, and Internal Communications to implement cohesive people solutions. -Partner closely with senior HR leadership to define and execute people strategies that align with W&D’s long-term goals. -Lead efforts in workforce planning, succession planning, and career path development. -Foster a culture of feedback, recognition, and continuous growth across supported teams. -Lead, develop, and mentor three HRBP teams, each composed of a business partner, recruiter, and HR specialist. -Partner with Early Careers and Talent Integration, Learning & Development Operations, and HR senior leadership to identify and implement programs that align with business needs. -Leverage HR analytics to identify trends, inform decisions, and measure the impact of HR initiatives. -Serve as the primary HR Business Partner to one client group, providing direct support on organizational design, talent planning, employee relations, performance management, and leadership development. -Coach leaders through performance improvement and organizational change efforts. -Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to mitigate risk and maintain adherence to employment regulations. -Serve as a thought leader on organizational design, talent strategy, and employee engagement initiatives. -Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees to support their business objectives while fostering a positive and collaborative culture. -Partner with Total Rewards on compensation reviews and workforce budgeting. -Implement and enhance the existing HRBP strategy and operating cadence to maintain consistent, high-quality partnership and scalable support across all business units. -Provide guidance and oversight for complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.

Requirements

  • bachelor’s
  • sphr
  • 15+ years
  • leadership
  • organizational development
  • strategic

What You Bring

-Excellent communication and influencing skills with leaders at all levels. -Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes -Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders -Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. -Deep understanding of employment law and HR best practices. -15+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role managing HR business partners or generalist teams. -Deep expertise in organizational development, talent management, and employee relations. -Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing HR teams. -Experience in or with technology organizations strongly preferred, with demonstrated success supporting technical or product-driven teams. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven mindset. -SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification a plus. -Strong strategic thinking paired with hands-on HR execution.

Benefits

-The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 -Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions -A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that -Competitive dental and vision benefits -Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching -Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits -401(k) + match -Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance -Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending -Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include: -Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs -Career development opportunities

The Company

About Walker & Dunlop

-Provides capital solutions for commercial real estate transactions across multiple sectors. -Diverse portfolio includes financing for residential, industrial, commercial, and mixed-use projects. -Offers capital markets, loan servicing, investment sales, and agency lending services. -Notable projects include financing for major office buildings, residential complexes, and large-scale industrial facilities. -Continuously innovates with technology to enhance financial solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Multifamily

Hospitality

Industrial

Commercial Real Estate

Loan Servicing

Investment Management

Valuation

Advisory Services

Security Clearance

-background checks, including questions about arrests or convictions, will be conducted only after a conditional offer is accepted.