People Partner

We are looking to grow our US People team and hire an experienced People Partner. Based in New York, the People Partner will provide commercially focused HR counsel acting as advisor and coach both strategically and operationally on all people related matters. The People Partner will own delivery of a People strategy covering all aspects of the employee life cycle, including but not limited to talent acquisition, performance and talent management, compensation, employee relations (ER), learning and development (L&D), engagement, succession planning, and terminations while advising on complex ER matters.

People Partners operate at the intersection of strategy, organization, and talent; a key element of the role is giving advice and coaching to critical stakeholders. You will provoke thought, challenge and influence. You will serve as a partner and confidant to the senior leadership team fully supporting performance, development and retention strategies.  You will identify the People needs and will work in conjunction with our global People team with centers of excellence focused on People Operations, L&D, Talent Acquisition & ER.

Responsibilities:

• Strategically partner with senior stakeholders and consult with them on People strategy and practices that help them to achieve strategic objectives. Help drive forward these strategic business decisions with clear communication and strong project management.
• Prioritize relationship building across the business. Ensure the senior team has a pulse of the environment through trusted relationships throughout the organization. In conjunction with leadership, ensure employees feel engaged and empowered to help achieve team’s mission.
• Execute talent and performance solutions including employee engagement initiatives, management skills development, and performance management support. Help guide the development of future leaders, including development of our bench strength for effective succession planning. Support and coach managers and equip them with the tools to effectively manage their teams.
• Design and deliver organization designs which enable diversity, future skills, and capability to be built and talent developed. Assess ongoing organizational structure and talent, identifying gaps and developing appropriate options for addressing said gaps and/or emerging business unit success.
• Understand the business needs as well as the legal and regulatory framework in which we operate. Manage People Risks proactively with empathy, transparency, and consistency.
• Coordinate closely with the People team on HR operations, including but not limited to: compensation planning, payroll, benefits, employment offers, employment transitions, and inclusion projects. Input practical contribution in defining and implementing global HR policies, standards and guidelines respecting local legal requirements.
• Identify and solve problems through the interpretation of data and be able to build compelling and credible narratives using various data points in shaping the people agenda.
• Promote the importance of wellbeing and provide support to managers and employees. Champion the development of a diverse and consciously inclusive culture.

Technical Competencies:

• 12+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner/People Partner role, with demonstrated progression of responsibility and scope
• Bachelor's degree required
• Proven track record of partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions at the executive level
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, and organizational change
• Financial services experience strongly preferred, ideally within alternative investments or investment management
• Deep understanding of US employment law, including federal and state regulations
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, equity plans, and incentive programs typical in financial services
• Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and HR analytics tools; ability to leverage data for insights and decision-making