Full-Time
Global Vice President of Human Resources Business Partners
Posted on 12/7/2025
Ryan
5,001-10,000 employees
Global tax services and software provider
No salary listed
Dallas, TX, USA
Hybrid
Dallas in-office requirement of two to three days per week.
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- Minimum of 10 years of Human Resources experience, with at least 5 years of management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- Global Human Resources responsibility and experience working with divisional leaders
- Expertise in organizational design and the ability to drive structural changes
- Strong collaboration skills with experience partnering across Human Resources functions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic mindset with a track record of aligning Human Resources initiatives with organizational objectives
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet navigation and research, Human Resources Management Systems, and other Human Resources systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Access is preferred
- Workday experience is a plus
- Driver’s license required
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus
- Directly supervises employees on the Human Resources team and carries out supervisory responsibilities
- Occasional travel up to 15-20%
- Pervasive compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws globally
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- Conceptualizes, designs and develops effective and leading-edge human resource strategies, tools, processes, and programs to support Ryan’s position as the leading global tax consulting firm in a highly competitive market
- Leads and empowers a team of HR Business Partners, ensuring strategic HR support to business units
- Ensures a strong and consistent HR brand through HR Business Partner development in response to employee related concerns, complaints, and workplace investigations like allegations of workplace harassment and reductions-in-force; encourages best practice sharing and processes improvement across the HR Business Partner team
- Collaborates closely with leadership to understand business objectives, challenges, and opportunities; translate business needs into comprehensive HR strategies and initiatives that drive talent attraction, retention, and development
- Provides strategic oversight of the administration of people processes globally
- Oversees the management of employee relations and grievance issues including investigation, documentation, and resolution
- Oversees the HR Business Partner model and adapts strategy as necessary, ensuring partnerships are in place with new and existing service lines to identify and coordinate appropriate and effective strategies related to integration, talent management, employee relations, jobs, compensation, rewards and recognition, human resource policies and procedures, and other human resources functions
- Utilizes strategic workforce planning methodology to identify and address gaps between current and desired organization performance
- Utilizes data driven insights to monitor HR metrics and trends and mitigate people related risks through proactive measures
- Leads efforts to enhance the organization’s capability and effectiveness by recommending and facilitating programs that align with strategic goals and foster a high-performance culture; applies change leadership to ensure smooth transitions and successful implementation of new programs
- Partners with and influences cross-functional centers of expertise to ensure seamless delivery of HR programs and services across the company
- Reviews and benchmarks internal and external environment to identify opportunities for new and enhanced programs
- Ensures the Firm’s compliance with all aspects of federal, state, and local employment law globally, staying abreast of new regulations and making recommendations regarding compliance
- Acts as a key leader of culture and engagement, ensuring a unified culture with a well-understood mission, vision, and values that is lived and felt throughout the organization and drives strong levels of employee engagement
- Responsible for elevating the strategic focus of the HRBP community, providing coaching on the development of strategic partnerships with their business leaders and leveraging Centers of Excellence for operational efficiency
- Develops and maintains strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to speak comfortably and professionally to individuals and groups at all levels of the organization
- Establishes and maintains appropriate vendor relationships, ensuring all contracts and related documents are appropriately vetted and approved by the Legal department prior to execution
- Responsible for selection, evaluation and supervision of direct reports
- Other duties as assigned
- Master's degree preferred
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus
- Workday experience is a plus
Ryan is a global tax services and software provider based in Dallas. It offers an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services, including property tax, unclaimed property, transfer pricing, indirect tax, tax recovery, consulting, compliance, and technology services. The company also sells tax management software under the tax.com brand on a subscription basis, combining advisory work with a proprietary platform to streamline planning, risk management, and compliance. Ryan grows by acquiring smaller tax firms to expand its expertise and footprint, serving tens of thousands of clients in over 80 countries with the aim of reducing clients' tax burdens and simplifying global tax obligations.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$687M
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
1991
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-driven property tax automation in Texas and New York boosts advisory demand.
- Dhruva Advisors joint venture captures India's expanding tax compliance market.
- OECD Pillar Two implementation increases transfer pricing advisory revenue.
What critics are saying
- Neuberger Berman pressures erode margins via aggressive pricing in 12 months.
- AI mass appraisals by municipalities slash property tax appeal success rates.
- Generative AI disrupts 40% of compliance revenue by in-house teams in 2027.
What makes Ryan unique
- Ryan specializes exclusively in business taxes unlike diversified Big Four firms.
- Proprietary tax.com™ software integrates with global tax recovery services.
- Acquisitions like Hucke, Meritax, and WYM Rating deepen property tax expertise.
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Ryan acquires Hucke and Associates to boost property tax practice. Hucke and Associates is focused solely on property tax appeals and valuation advocacy. Global tax services and software company Ryan has purchased Hucke and Associates, a New York City-based property tax consultancy. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Hucke and Associates was set up in 2001 by Peter Hucke. It operates as a specialist boutique focused solely on property tax appeals and valuation advocacy. Over the years, it has advised both owners and developers across a wide range of real estate asset classes, combining assessment expertise with direct representation in tax matters. The company's services include property tax appeals and valuation advocacy, pre-acquisition tax review and projections, negotiations over assessed values with tax authorities, and work on exemptions and incentive-linked property tax relief. These areas sit alongside and complement Ryan's existing property tax practice. GlobalData Strategic Intelligence US tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate? Don't let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis. By GlobalData Additionally, Hucke and Associates brings experience across hospitality, office, retail, industrial and multi-family properties, adding to Ryan's current capabilities in those sectors. Hucke and Associates CEO Peter Hucke said: "Uniting with Ryan marks an important evolution for our team and clients, creating new opportunities while broadening our capabilities and reinforcing the trusted results that have long defined our practice." Following the deal, Ryan will add Peter Hucke, Stephen Hucke and Devon Shapiro, along with other Hucke and Associates staff, to its property tax team, who will work with clients under the Ryan brand. Ryan US Operations president Damon Chronis said: "This acquisition is an exciting step forward for both Ryan and the Hucke team. "By joining forces, we are bringing together focused property tax expertise and deep market knowledge, particularly in complex and highly scrutinised markets like New York City, alongside Ryan's global platform, to deliver clear, consistent outcomes for clients." In October last year, Ryan announced a joint venture with Dhruva Advisors, an Indian tax advisory firm.
Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hucke and Associates, a property tax consulting firm bas...
Ryan acquires Meritax, expanding Property Tax strategy. Ryan acquires Meritax Advisors to expand Property Tax advisory capabilities. Ryan, a leading global provider of tax services and software, today announced the acquisition of Meritax Advisors, a respected commercial property tax consulting firm headquartered in Frisco and Austin, Texas. This strategic acquisition significantly expands Ryan's property tax capabilities, enhancing its ability to support commercial real estate owners navigating an increasingly complex, technology-driven property tax landscape. The addition of Meritax Advisors strengthens Ryan's Property Tax practice by deepening expertise in property tax valuation strategy, litigation management, and large-portfolio advisory services, particularly within the Texas market. Together, the firms are well-positioned to deliver comprehensive, technology-enabled property tax solutions to clients operating across multiple jurisdictions. Strengthening Property Tax services for commercial real estate owners. As property tax systems continue to evolve, commercial real estate owners face growing challenges driven by advanced assessment methodologies, data analytics, and regulatory complexity. Jurisdictions are increasingly adopting sophisticated valuation models and analytical tools, making accurate assessments and effective appeals more complex and resource-intensive. The acquisition of Meritax Advisors enhances Ryan's ability to address these challenges by combining local market expertise with national and global scale. Ryan's proprietary technology, analytics investments, and extensive geographic footprint complement Meritax Advisors' deep understanding of property tax valuation and litigation, creating a more robust and forward-looking advisory platform for clients. This expanded capability allows Ryan to provide clients with greater consistency, deeper insights, and more proactive property tax strategies, particularly for organizations managing large, geographically diverse real estate portfolios. Meritax Advisors: A trusted name in Property Tax consulting. Founded in 1995, Meritax Advisors has built a strong reputation as a trusted property tax advisor for commercial real estate owners, institutional investors, and private clients. The firm represents tens of billions of dollars in assessed value across Texas and other key markets, delivering disciplined and results-driven property tax representation. Meritax Advisors is widely recognized for its expertise in managing complex property tax matters, particularly for large portfolios requiring a strategic, data-informed approach. The firm's long-standing client relationships reflect its commitment to accuracy, advocacy, and tailored solutions that align with each client's investment objectives. Over nearly three decades, Meritax Advisors has established itself as a leader in navigating the nuances of property tax valuation and dispute resolution in one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the United States. Expanded capabilities and integrated Property Tax solutions. Meritax Advisors' services align closely with Ryan's existing Property Tax practice and further enhance the Firm's end-to-end offerings. Key capabilities include: * Property tax appeals and valuation analysis, leveraging market data and assessment methodologies * Property tax budgeting, forecasting, and due diligence, supporting acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio planning * Litigation support and coordination with legal counsel, ensuring effective dispute management * Compliance and full-cycle property tax administration, improving efficiency and risk management By integrating these services with Ryan's technology-enabled platforms and analytics, clients gain access to a more predictive and proactive property tax advisory model. This approach not only addresses current assessments and disputes but also helps clients anticipate future risks and opportunities. Leadership perspectives on the acquisition. "With Meritax Advisors joining Ryan, we're adding a disciplined, client-focused team with deep knowledge of the Texas property tax landscape," said Damon Chronis, President of U.S. Operations at Ryan. "Their expertise complements our existing Property Tax practice and strengthens how we serve commercial real estate owners across Texas and the nation." Chronis emphasized that the acquisition reflects Ryan's continued investment in expanding specialized advisory services that combine technical expertise with advanced technology to deliver measurable value to clients. Meeting the demands of a technology-driven Property Tax environment. The property tax environment is undergoing rapid transformation as jurisdictions adopt advanced analytics, mass appraisal models, and digital systems. These changes require property owners to have access to broader geographic coverage, deeper data capabilities, and technology-enabled insights to effectively manage assessments and disputes. Ryan's global footprint and proprietary technology significantly enhance Meritax Advisors' existing advisory model. By integrating analytics, data science, and workflow automation, the combined team can deliver more timely insights, improved valuation accuracy, and stronger advocacy on behalf of clients. This enhanced platform supports a shift from reactive property tax management to a more strategic, intelligence-driven approach aligned with modern real estate investment strategies. Shared vision and client-centric alignment. "Client portfolios are no longer local or even regional - they're national," said Ryan Chismark, Partner at Meritax Advisors. "They need consistency across jurisdictions, real-time intelligence, and a partner that understands how valuation, litigation, data, and technology intersect. This transaction is about alignment of values, talent, and vision for where property tax advisory is heading." Chismark noted that joining Ryan provides Meritax Advisors' clients with access to expanded resources, technology, and geographic reach, while preserving the firm's commitment to high-touch, client-focused service. Team integration and future growth. As part of the acquisition, partners Ryan Chismark, Charlie Honea, and Mark Kline, along with 20 additional team members, will join Ryan. Their collective experience and market knowledge further strengthen Ryan's Property Tax practice and reinforce the Firm's commitment to delivering best-in-class advisory services. The integration of the Meritax Advisors team supports Ryan's long-term growth strategy and underscores its focus on attracting top talent to meet the evolving needs of commercial real estate owners worldwide. About Ryan Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. With global headquarters in Plano, Texas, the Firm provides an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan's multidisciplinary team of more than 7,100 professionals and associates serves over 74,000 clients in more than 80 countries, including many of the world's most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com. SOURCE LINK: https://www.businesswire.com/
Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Williams Young McKaig Ltd, a specialized commercial prop...
Ryan acquires WYM Rating. The consultancy's leadership and staff will join Ryan's UK property tax practice, continuing to operate from their Edinburgh office How involved are you in purchasing decisions? All data is anonymised. Polling helps Accountancy Group better understand the Accountancy Today audience and tailor its editorial. Global tax services provider Ryan has acquired Edinburgh-based commercial property consultancy Williams Young McKaig Ltd (WYM Rating). The deal establishes Ryan's first permanent property tax and business rates presence in Scotland, significantly expanding its capacity to manage complex portfolios across the UK. Founded in 2012 by Richard Williams, Don Young, and Billy McKaig, WYM Rating specialises in commercial property advisory, occupier and lease advisory, and business rates. The consultancy's leadership and staff will join Ryan's UK property tax practice, continuing to operate from their Edinburgh office. The acquisition follows a decade-long informal partnership between the two firms. By formalising the relationship, Ryan gains localised expertise in the Scottish rating system, which operates under distinct legislation from England and Wales. Alex Probyn, principal and practice leader of European and Asia-Pacific property tax at Ryan, said: "Scotland is an important market for us. WYM Rating's strength in business rates and commercial property advisory, combined with Ryan's global platform, allows us to deliver clearer and more confident outcomes for clients operating in and investing across the region." Richard Williams and Billy McKaig, co-founders of WYM Rating, added: "Formally joining the Firm allows us to deepen that partnership while significantly expanding the scale, resources, and long-term value we can deliver. Ryan's national reach and reputation in property tax align seamlessly with our operations."