Associate, HR Business Partner - Investment Banking

Jefferies•New York, NY

39d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will provide proactive, high-quality HR partnership to the Investment Banking and Capital Markets division, supporting a global population of approximately 2,300 employees. Based in New York, this role combines strategic advisory work with operational execution. The individual will partner closely with investment bankers in New York and across offices in the U.S., Canada, and Brazil, as well as our global IB HR business partners in EMEA and APAC and the broader HR team. The HR Associate Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to the business and provide support across a broad range of HR disciplines.

Requirements

3+ years of HR experience within a global, highly matrixed financial services organization.
Broad exposure across core HR disciplines, including recruitment, performance management, talent management, promotions, retention, employee relations, and compensation.
Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly and partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent client service orientation, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate information clearly for management presentations.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with metrics, reporting, and data-driven decision support.
HRIS experience, including system navigation, data maintenance, reporting, and process support.
Advanced Excel skills are required, including proficiency in PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting, logical formulas, and functions such as SUMIFS and COUNTIFS, with the ability to analyze and present large data sets effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Investment Banking or another front-office business is preferred.
Experience with Power Apps and AI tools and ability to leverage workflow or automation tools to improve process efficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with line managers to ensure the performance management process is delivered effectively, including coaching managers on reviews, supporting ratings and rankings, attending roundtable meetings, preparing materials, advising senior management, and partnering with the global team for consistency.
Partner closely with Employment Legal Counsel on employee relations matters to mitigate risk and support effective resolution, including advising on performance issues, complaint handling, escalations, investigations, and sensitive resolution of employee matters.
Conduct internal and external compensation benchmarking and analysis. Support year-end compensation processes through system updates, process documentation, audits, and ad hoc requirements.
Maintain strong data integrity to support accurate reporting and analytics for data-driven business decisions. Prepare reports and analyses for IB senior leadership.
Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes through AI-enabled tools and automation solutions to improve workflows, scalability, and operational efficiencies.
Assess training and development needs and partner with the Training & Development team to design and execute learning opportunities.
Partner with the Community & Engagement team to support initiatives that strengthen culture, connectivity, and employee engagement.
Partner with recruiting teams on lateral and campus hiring, including compensation packages, hiring approvals, and ensuring consistency. Support a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.
Manage ad hoc projects as required by IB HR and IB senior leadership. Support the timely implementation of Corporate HR initiatives, tailoring execution as needed.