Associate Director, Human Resources

FINRA•Rockville, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Human Resources (HR) manages day-to-day operations for an HR function, such as Compensation, Benefits, Staffing, Training, or Organizational Development. The role includes developing, recommending, and executing strategic business plans for the function and managing or assisting with the management of team resources, including people and financial resources. The position requires independent judgment and decision-making that may have significant organizational impact, along with the ability to build relationships across the business and collaborate on solutions to complex business issues. The Associate Director leads major programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities, organizational policies and procedures, applicable legislation, and compliance requirements. The role establishes metrics and performance standards, contributes to strategic direction, uses systems and technology to improve efficiency, and tracks industry trends to identify opportunities to improve the function. The position builds relationships with management and stakeholders to understand business needs and align HR strategy with business goals. It collaborates across HR and with other functions, including Corporate Communications, the Office of General Counsel, and Technology, and manages or coordinates external vendors. The role also demonstrates FINRA’s values and collaborates in person and virtually in support of FINRA’s investor protection and market integrity mission. This is a hybrid position with defined in-person presence requirements. Extended hours and travel may be required. The posted base salary ranges vary by location, from $114,200 to $248,700. Eligible employees may also receive a discretionary bonus. FINRA offers health, dental, and vision insurance; additional insurance coverage; retirement benefits; tuition reimbursement; commuter benefits; adoption assistance; backup family care; surrogacy benefits; employee assistance and wellness programs; and paid time off and leave programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least seven years of relevant experience.
Experience managing people or cross-functional teams.
In-depth project management skills.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
Proven ability to collaborate and influence to achieve outcomes.
Experience working with Vice President-level professionals and above.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Effective presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or relevant certification.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations for an HR function, including areas such as Compensation, Benefits, Staffing, Training, or Organizational Development.
Develop, recommend, and execute strategic business plans for the function and manage or assist with management of people and financial resources.
Lead the design and execution of major functional programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities, organizational policies and procedures, legislation, and compliance requirements.
Manage individuals or lead cross-functional project teams for high-impact programs and initiatives affecting a significant portion or all of the employee population.
Establish performance standards and metrics to assess program quality, employee impact, return on investment, and team performance and client satisfaction.
Contribute to short- and long-term strategic direction for the area of responsibility, in partnership with senior HR leadership.
Leverage and recommend systems and technology to improve functional efficiency and productivity and simplify processes and programs for employees.
Monitor industry trends and external activities to assess opportunities for improving the function.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with management at all levels to understand the business and inform program design and implementation.
Align HR and functional strategy with business goals and assess that alignment with key business stakeholders.
Collaborate with HR functional areas to align priorities and resources and meet team goals and objectives.
Partner with teams outside HR, including Corporate Communications, the Office of General Counsel, and Technology, on program and initiative design, development, and execution.
Manage or coordinate external vendors, including proposal and selection processes and ongoing assessment of performance and quality standards.
Demonstrate FINRA’s values and collaborate in person and virtually in support of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.