HCM Business Partner, Talent Lead

General Atlantic•New York, NY

1d•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

General Atlantic is looking to hire a Business Partner / Talent Lead to support Investment and Investment Support teams globally. This position will report to the Vice President, Human Capital and work closely with Recruiting, Total Rewards, and HCM Operations teams on the execution of various HCM-related strategies. The role will serve as the primary Human Capital partner for the firm’s junior investment and value creation professional population, owning day-to-day business partner support as well as a suite of talent development programs designed to engage and grow early-career professionals across the firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 6-10 years of HR experience, preferably in financial services or alternative asset management
Experience supporting front-office populations within investment banking, private equity, credit, consulting, or other high-performance professional services environments preferred
Prior experience designing or managing talent development programs for early-career professionals (e.g., analyst or associate cohort programs, mentorship initiatives, or rotational programs) strongly preferred
Solid foundation in HR generalist work, including employee relations, performance management, and onboarding
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; natural ability to build trust and credibility with employees and managers across all levels and geographies
Strong judgment, executive presence, and ability to navigate high-performance environments with discretion and credibility
Highly organized with strong project management instincts; able to coordinate multiple programs and priorities simultaneously without losing attention to detail
Proactive and self-directed; comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required
Curiosity and inclination toward leveraging AI tools to enhance program delivery, streamline processes, and draw insights from talent data
High degree of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence; thrives in a collaborative, high-expectation environment

Nice To Haves

advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus
prior experience with Workday a plus

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end experience for the junior investment professional population, including new hire programming, engagement, development, business school application support (timeline guidance and alumni network coordination), and offboarding; support the annual program lifecycle including class planning, performance calibration, promotion discussions, and program completion
Monitor engagement, retention, and overall employee experience for the junior professional population
Proactively identify development needs and retention risks
Create presentations, reporting materials, and leadership updates related to Analyst and Associate program and talent needs
Design and deliver a structured learning and development curriculum for Analysts and Associates focused on technical investing capabilities, professional effectiveness, and leadership development.
Collaborate with the Head of Learning and Development on additional relevant offerings.
Coordinate mentorship, networking, and community-building initiatives across global Analyst and Associate cohorts
Serve as a trusted first point of contact for junior professionals on employee relations, career development, and workplace matters; manage issues in a sensitive and timely manner, escalating as appropriate
Support the performance review and compensation processes in partnership with the Human Capital Operations and Total Rewards teams
Partner with external counsel and internal stakeholders to support visa and immigration matters for applicable employees
Assist with requests from the VP, Human Capital and support the implementation of broader HCM initiatives across the firm