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HR Director

Aramark aramark.com Open · verified Oct 19, 2026
Dallas Director HR Business Partner & Generalist

At a glance

Director-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Aramark. Dallas · no salary stated · we estimate $157,500–$225,000 across the United States.

Estimated pay

Aramark has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$157,500 – $225,000
What the middle half of lead HR business partner & generalist roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 265 postings that stated pay, median $189,000. Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityDirector
LocationDallas
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Advise senior leaders and front-line managers on people needs, then shape solutions that improve results
  • Guide leaders on organization design, change, talent planning and employee engagement
  • Run core HR programs such as performance reviews, compensation planning and talent assessments
  • Build approaches that strengthen engagement and help retain employees
  • Work with specialist HR teams on hiring, onboarding, development and retention, and contribute to wider U.S. HR initiatives

What you bring

  • At least ten years of progressively responsible HR generalist experience, including organizational development, change and talent management
  • A bachelor’s degree in HR development, labor relations, organizational development or a related business area
  • Experience with HR systems and analytics, plus a record of leading major change efforts
  • You can advise senior executives and handle competing projects in a fast-moving setting

Who this fits

This director-level HR partner role suits someone who can counsel senior leaders while supporting front-line managers. Travel is expected to take up fifty to seventy percent of the role, depending on business needs.

From the employer

Job Description

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities. For more information on Aramark's Student Nutrition food service programs, please visit - Aramark Student Nutrition - Aramark

The HR Director-Student Nutrition, provides leadership and HR Business Partner for our Midwest Region. This position provides strategic consultation to senior leadership and partners with them to build and execute an HR strategy that aligns with and enables the achievement of business strategy

Job Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leaders and teams-including front line managers to identify opportunities, develop solutions and drive results/impact
  • Coach and advise leaders on people strategy (Organization Design, Change Management, Talent Management and Employee Engagement)
  • Ensure the efficient delivery of HR programs and services to include, but not limited to performance management, compensation planning, talent reviews, etc.
  • Build and implement organizational effectiveness strategies focused on driving employee engagement and retention
  • Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to attract, on board, develop and retain the talent needed to meet business needs
  • Participate in enterprise-wide initiatives/projects as assigned, contributing to and helping lead US HR strategy work in close partnership with the US Sector HRVP

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years of progressive experience as an HR generalist role, with strong organization capability/organization development, change management and talent management experience
• Experience in using HR technology and analytics
• HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP) a plus
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in HR Development, Labor Relations, OD or related business field; Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale change initiatives
• Proven ability to partner, communicate and consult with executive and senior-level leadership routinely and effectively
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Travel 50%-70% depending on business needs.