Head of Human Capital Management

Portage Point Partners•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Human Capital Management (HCM) at Portage Point represents a unique opportunity for a highly motivated professional to lead and evolve the firm’s people, talent acquisition and administrative operations functions within a fast-paced, sponsor-backed and technology-led environment. This leader will be responsible for creating and executing human resources strategy, partnering with business leadership to create a highly engaged, motivated and skilled workforce, managing tactical HR and overseeing learning and development. The Head of HCM will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and manage junior human resources, learning and development, talent acquisition, executive assistant and office management team members. The Head of HCM should be prepared to work within a lean, collaborative team environment and manage both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational workstreams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program
Located in or willing to relocate to New York
Invested in a team-based culture motivated to collaborate in office four days per week
15 plus years of HR experience within high-growth professional services, financial services, investment banking and / or private equity-backed environments, including at least 10 years’ experience in HR business partner or strategic HR role
Knowledge of state and federal employment / labor laws and statutes, including but not limited to OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII and other DOL regulations preferred
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments

Responsibilities

Design and implement human resources (HR) strategy including executing strategic initiatives such as creating cross-border talent development programs, launching an inaugural culture and engagement survey and maturing headcount planning efforts
Implement and continuously improve firm wide performance management including but not limited to competency models, career pathing, performance management system management, review coordination and bi-annual performance calibration management
Continuously improve firm wide learning and development programs in partnership with learning and development team members including but not limited to learning roadmap development and execution, learning design and facilitation, vendor coordination and learning management system management
Administer total rewards programs including but not limited to managing benefits broker relationships, leading annual benefits review, administering benefits education programs and enrollment, supporting retirement savings program administration, conducting competitor analysis and ensuring Portage Point continues to deliver a market leading total rewards program
Lead firmwide talent acquisition strategy and execution including workforce planning, recruiting operations, candidate experience, executive search coordination and recruitment analytics
Drive AI-enabled and automated HCM and administrative operations including workflow optimization, reporting automation, talent analytics and scalable people processes
Develop operational KPIs, dashboards and analytics across HR, recruiting and administrative functions
Leading culture and engagement initiative design and implementation
Support workforce planning and organizational design efforts
Implement and continuously improve firm wide employee onboarding and offboarding
Support FINRA registered representative broker dealer compliance
Respond to ad hoc human resources requests
Conduct HR compliance research, identify areas of risk and implement solutions
Liaise with external employment counsel as needed
Provide professional development coaching to junior team members
Lead talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives
Contribute to creating a high-performing and inclusive culture