Director of HR Strategy & Operations
Hybrid | University Park | 25% travel
High Profile has partnered with our client to identify a Director of HR Strategy & Operations to support a growing middle-market Private Equity platform and its portfolio companies across Dallas and California. Prior experience operating within a Private Equity firm is required, as this role is critical to driving value and scalability across the portfolio.
This is a highly visible, hands-on individual contributor role supporting both the investment team and portfolio company leadership. The Managing Partner is energetic, decisive, and deeply engaged — this leader must be comfortable operating strategically while also rolling up their sleeves to manage the "heavy lifting" across recruiting, performance management, benefits, and payroll. Success in this role requires a proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders closely informed through consistent updates and a relentless focus on execution.
Position Overview
This role operates in two capacities:
1) Portfolio Company HR Leadership (approx. 80%)
2) Management Company HR Oversight (approx. 20%)
Total Rewards
Comprehensive benefits package including:
This is an opportunity to influence leadership teams, build scalable HR infrastructure, and play a strategic role in value creation across a Private Equity portfolio.
Qualified candidates with direct Private Equity portfolio HR experience are encouraged to apply.
Joined High Profile in 2001
Jennifer grew up in Dallas before attending Texas A&M University. She began her career as a corporate HR Generalist for 7 years and leveraged her experience to develop a deep understanding of talent needs. She then transitioned her skills to a local staffing firm, specializing in Accounting/Finance and Administrative placements. High Profile recruited her in 2001. For more than 24 years, Jennifer has been known locally as the “go-to” professional for temporary and temp-to-hire administrative support. She is now utilizing her expertise to manage our Human Resources placement division. Her background in Human Resources, combined with her keen eye for talent and understanding of her client’s needs, has led to her reputation for excellence within the staffing industry.
Jennifer also serves as High Profile’s Vice President of Talent Acquisition. She is actively involved with DallasHR, as well as the American Staffing Association’s Section Policy Council. Jennifer has earned her Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional), and CSP (Certified Staffing Professional) certifications.
Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her amazing daughter and friends, traveling, conquering projects around the house, and keeping up with her 4-legged fur-babies.