About the Firm
Our client is a dynamic and fast-paced asset management firm and an affiliate of a leading global investment management organization. The client manages institutional and high-net-worth assets across a diverse range of strategies. They are in an exciting phase of growth and transformation, building scalable infrastructure and a high-performance culture that supports our long-term business objectives.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Associate Director, Human Resources to join our growing HR function. This role is ideal for a versatile HR professional with 8-12 years of progressive experience and deep expertise in compensation analysis, organizational development, and workforce planning. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in building and enhancing HR infrastructure while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders on all HR-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Lead complex compensation analysis and benchmarking processes, including base pay, incentive structures, deferred compensation, and equity programs.
- Architect and scale HR policies, programs, and systems to support a growing, high-performance organization.
- Develop and implement organizational design strategies to optimize workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning.
- Provide thought leadership on culture, employee engagement, and inclusion initiatives.
- Ensure HR practices are compliant with employment laws and aligned with industry best practices.
- Partner with global HR counterparts to harmonize policies and practices, while respecting local business needs.
- Manage and enhance the use of HRIS and other HR technology platforms to ensure data integrity and reporting capabilities.
- Support performance management, leadership development, and learning initiatives across the firm.
- Provide coaching and counsel to managers and employees on employee relations matters with discretion and a solutions-oriented approach.
Qualifications
- 8-12 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within financial services, investment management, or a similarly regulated, performance-driven environment.
- Strong experience in compensation design and analysis, including familiarity with industry norms and regulatory frameworks (eg, SEC, FINRA).
- Proven track record in organizational development, workforce planning, and scaling HR functions in dynamic environments.
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
- Experience with HR systems (eg, Workday, ADP, or similar) and advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (eg, SPHR, CCP) is a plus.