HR Business Partner-Associate - Investment Management Firm

Thriving global investment management firm is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join the Global HR Business Partner Talent Management team within Human Resources at their offices in New York City. HR Business Partners (HRBPs) deliver best in class service to the business to drive individual, team, and Firm performance. They serve as a positive change agent and partner with business leadership to define and drive a strategic talent agenda that is focused on continuously elevating the talent bar and employee experience within assigned business groups and across the Firm.

The role will be responsible for providing exceptional advisory services and support to the HR team in addition to employees on a range of human resources programs while taking into account internal policy, best practices, relevant legislative frameworks, culture, and desired commercial outcomes.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, process-oriented, extremely flexible with an ability to learn and adapt quickly and must be organized with a strong sense of client service. They will have a demonstrated track record of relationship skills and possess experience working in an HR setting within the financial services industry.

Core responsibilities will include providing general HR guidance and support to the Global/Lead HR Business Partner(s) and assigned client groups and levels; will support employee relations matters and performance management tasks; will facilitate new employee onboarding and training plans with the business in addition to managing separations and exits; will facilitate core processes related to headcount, compensation, organizational design, compensation performance management, career mobility with oversight from the Global/Lead HR Business Partner(s); and will play a significant role in diversity, learning, recognition, and development initiatives.

The firm is a fast-paced, high growth and rapidly changing environment. To succeed, the individual will need a flexible and consultative skill set, including the ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across our HR Centers of Expertise and other internal/external teams, levels, and situations.

Reports to: Global/Lead HR Business Partner

Hybrid-Remote: 3 days/week on-site

Primary functions & responsibilities

• Partner with Global/Lead HR Business Partner(s) in supporting assigned business/client groups
• Act as first point of contact in working with specific levels with client groups on day-to-day HR matters with oversight from Global/Head HR Business Partner(s)
• Provide advisory services, consultation, coaching and mentorship to specified client groups and/or levels within the organization on organizational matters including but not limited to (all in partnership and oversight by Global/Lead HR Business Partner(s):
  
  • Overall talent strategy, incorporating organizational design, structure, and succession planning
  • Opportunities to strengthen the employee experience, build morale and increase productivity and retention
  • Facilitate the execution of key annual processes including performance management, promotion, compensation and headcount planning and budgeting
  • Providing feedback to employees, career development, managing underperformers, disciplinary actions, and separations
  • Facilitates employee transfers and promotions
  • Facilitates voluntary and involuntary separations and conducts exit interviews and separation meetings
  • Stays abreast of market developments to ensure ability to proactively provide business with valuable market insight
• Partners with HR Centers of Expertise to execute business priorities and drive results, including:
  
  • Talent Acquisition to assess candidates and slates, manage open positions, and provide valuable input into hiring decisions and compensation terms, as appropriate
  • Talent Development to improve the employee experience by focusing on their growth and development
  • Reward in support of the annual compensation process and benchmarking activities
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to work on high-impact engagement initiatives in support of our diversity and inclusion priorities
  • HR Operations team to leverage metrics and data to influence and develop customized solutions
• Supports the Global/Lead HR Business Partners(s) in HR-related tasks and programs
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partners with the legal department as needed/required
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies
• Supports the Talent Management team with executing projects in support of strategic agendas

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Advanced Degree or other HR certifications preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a role with client-facing opportunities/responsibilities
• Prior financial services industry experience required
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong Project Management skills
• Prior experience with HR systems, preferably Workday

• Ability to successfully manage multiple complexes, time sensitive priorities and competing demands with multiple stakeholders by leveraging a hands-on approach
• Strong time management and prioritization skills; ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and process-driven
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Client focus and ability to confidently interact with various levels of an organization
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong analytical ability and evaluative thinking skills; demonstrated ability to analyze data, spot trends and put forth value added observations/recommendations
• Ability to work collaboratively and develop strong partnerships with clients and HR Centers of Expertise
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
• A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to learn quickly, and display flexibility
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability; demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately; demonstrates highest levels of judgment and integrity
• Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across various time zones