Regional HR Director

About the Company

Collective Residential is transforming property management and investment through innovation, technology, and people. As a private equity-backed platform, we acquire, integrate, and optimize operating companies and real estate portfolios across the U.S., building a modern, tech-enabled foundation for scalable growth.

As we continue to scale, we are seeking a seasoned Regional Director, Human Resources who will serve as a strategic human resources business partner to an assigned group of portfolio companies (PortCos) within Collective Residential. Reporting to the SVP, People Operations, this role is a key member of the HR leadership team. The Regional Director delivers both strategic counsel and hands-on human resources support, partnering closely with PortCo executive leadership, operations leaders, and first-line managers. They will model and integrate our people-first values — leading with empathy, accountability, technology-forward thinking, and radical candor — into our culture to build engaged, well-supported teams that best serve our residents.

Collective Residential operates in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. Our pace of acquisition and integration means this role will be in constant change and requires quick, adaptable thinking to keep up with the growth of the business.

Responsibilities

● Serve as a member of each PortCo's leadership team, acting as the dedicated HR business partner to leadership and managers, balancing day-to-day tactical support with strategic, proactive leadership guidance.

● Facilitate the full integration of PortCos into the Collective Residential framework, partnering with the SVP, People Operations and Prestige PEO.

● Partner with local leadership teams to design and lead proactive employee engagement strategies, communications, and initiatives that build a positive, connected culture within assigned PortCos, aligned with corporate values.

● Be visible and engaged, developing relationships and building trust with leadership teams and managers on-site and virtually across assigned PortCos.

● Coach managers and leaders through employee relations and disciplinary situations, promoting clear expectation-setting, direct and candid feedback, and a culture of accountability, including documented performance management when expectations are not met.

● Partner with and leverage the centralized Recruiting COE for the majority of hiring needs across assigned PortCos; serve as the intermediary for recruiting escalations.

● Own complex employee relations matters in partnership with senior leaders: resolving concerns, mediating conflicts, conducting investigations, and guiding managers on consistent, compliant policy application.

● Minimize turnover by conducting exit interviews with all voluntary terminations across PortCos; analyze trends and share feedback with managers and Operations leaders.

● Deliver and localize training on corporate-wide initiatives, policies, and programs for assigned PortCos.

● Develop and facilitate in-person management training for PortCo managers and leaders, in coordination with the HR leadership team.

● Manage the internal learning management system to ensure employees are enrolled in required and job-specific training; run monthly compliance reports and follow up as needed.

● Process employee status changes (new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation changes) in Prism (Prestige's HRIS), and provide oversight and approval of payroll files for assigned PortCos.

● Implement the annual performance review process across all PortCos, coaching managers to facilitate reviews that balance performance, values, and career growth conversations.

● Support compensation and bonus preparation in partnership with Operations leadership.

● Ensure consistent application of HR policy and procedures across assigned PortCos; escalate legal or compliance risk to the SVP, People Operations.

● Take direct ownership of recruiting for select unique, senior, or harder-to-fill PortCo positions not routed through the Recruiting COE.

● Partner with the SVP, People Operations on process improvements, policy rollouts, and other Collective Residential-wide people initiatives.

● 10+ years of progressive human resources experience, with a strong track record as a strategic HR business partner.

● Experience in residential multifamily property management, real estate, or a related multi-site operating environment strongly preferred.

● Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

● SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification a plus.

● Experience supporting employees across multiple states/locations; working knowledge of federal and state employment law.

● Demonstrated skill in employee relations, conflict resolution, coaching, and influencing leaders without direct authority.

● Proactive approach using automation and process innovation to eliminate friction.

● Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present recommendations clearly to leadership.

● Ability to work beyond traditional 9-5 business hours, including evenings and weekends, to respond to a rapidly growing organization.

● Ability to travel to PortCo offices and worksites as needed, at times with short notice (up to ~15%).

● Base salary and bonus potential, commensurate with experience.

● Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

● Leave benefits include PTO, sick time, and holidays.

● An environment of continual growth and development.

Equal Opportunity

Collective Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.