Director, HR Business Partner

This role will support an employee population that is mostly exempt and located in Dayton, Ohio, and we are seeking candidates who have extensive depth of experience using AI tools and technology in the course of performing the strategic HR Business Partner role in a technology enabled corporate setting. About Us LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers across the global legal market with leading information, analytics, and technology solutions. We support law firms, corporate legal departments, and government entities in advancing the rule of law and improving legal outcomes. Our Legal Market business is focused on innovation, commercial growth, and delivering exceptional customer value. We are seeking a strategic and experienced HR leader to help shape the talent and organizational strategy that enables this success. About the Role The Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a senior strategic advisor to Legal Market leadership. This role partners directly with senior and executive leaders to align people strategy with business priorities, driving performance, organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and sustainable growth. Based in Dayton, Ohio, this role operates within a collaborative HR model, working closely with specialized HR teams including Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, Talent Development, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and HR Operations to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong business acumen, enterprise perspective, and the ability to influence across functions and levels of leadership. Key Responsibilities Business Partnership Partner with Legal Market leaders to translate business strategy into actionable people plans. Support operating plans, growth initiatives, and organizational transformation efforts. Provide data-driven insights and workforce analytics to inform decision-making. Anticipate talent and capability needs to support long-term commercial objectives. Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership Lead organizational design and structure initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic priorities. Guide leaders through change initiatives including restructures, growth shifts, and operating model evolution. Assess organizational health and implement solutions that enhance performance and engagement. Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy Lead workforce planning to ensure the right talent and capabilities are in place to meet business goals. Partner with Talent Acquisition to forecast and fulfill hiring needs. Drive succession planning and leadership pipeline development across key roles. Early Career Program Support (Legal Markets) Collaborate with Employee Experience (EX) Team to support entry-level hiring programs aligned to Legal Market talent needs. Partner with business leaders to create meaningful development pathways for early career professionals. Monitor engagement, retention, and progression of early career talent to strengthen long-term workforce sustainability. Talent Management & Leadership Development Lead talent review, performance management, and development planning processes. Coach senior leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness and team performance. Partner with learning and development teams to deliver programs that build critical capabilities. Engagement, Culture & Inclusion Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with company values. Lead engagement initiatives, including employee survey action planning. Partner with leaders to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization. Ensure fair and consistent application of compensation and reward practices in partnership with Total Rewards. Qualifications 5-8 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). Significant progressive HR experience, including senior-level HR Business Partner experience within a complex matrixed organization, COE enabled, HR organization. Experience supporting commercial or market-facing businesses (legal, professional services, or technology sectors preferred). Demonstrated expertise in: Organizational design and change management Workforce planning Talent management and succession planning Leadership coaching Performance and compensation practices Strong business acumen and ability to connect talent strategy to financial and operational outcomes. Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder influence skills. Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. What We Offer The opportunity to shape the people strategy of a market-leading legal technology organization. A collaborative and purpose-driven culture. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Professional growth within a global organization committed to innovation and continuous improvement. Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice About the Business LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. #AIFluency U.S. National Base Pay Range: $136,100 - $252,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights. LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets and preventing bribery and corruption within their supply chains. We partner with leading global associations and customers to help collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. We endeavour to advance the rule of law across the world.Our teams are combining unparalleled legal and business information with analytics and technology to advance what’s possible for the way our customers work and to advance what’s possible in the world by strengthening the rule of law. #J-18808-Ljbffr LexisNexis Risk Solutions