HR Specialist

FINRA • Rockville, MD

3d • $70,600 - $151,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for overseeing the administration of programs for an HR COE (Business Partners, Compensation, Benefits, Operations, Recruiting, Work-life, LTOD, etc.) and the systems that support these programs. The position provides support to managers and employees with regards to functional programs and actively seeks opportunities to improve programs. Additionally builds relationships with line management; providing HR consulting services and facilitating delivery of Human Resources support . Advises managers and employees on a variety of HR issues including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, Learning and Culture, and Employee Relations. Essential Job Functions: Administers functional programs; ensures compliance with policies and practices; educates employees, managers and HR staff; and escalates issues as needed. Collaborates with multiple functional areas within HR and managers and employees across the organization to address policy, procedure and systems questions and issues. Oversees the administration of existing programs including: monitors budget, evaluates effectiveness, recommends changes, trains staff, educates employees and managers, ensures program documentation is current and assessable. Serve as member of committees and/or teams that have organization wide impact from an HR COE perspective. Responsible for the administration of multiple functional COE solutions including training, systems administration, marketing materials, and other logistical duties that support key initiatives. Drive project outcomes that have organizational-wide impact. Partners with the HR Business Partners or COE to design or customized business solutions. Demonstration of FINRA’s values. Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity. Other Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 4 years progressive Human Resources experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication (verbal, written & listening) and interpersonal skills.
• Technically proficient in the Organizational Development & Training discipline
• A work style that is proactive, flexible and organized; and a 'can-do' attitude.
• Proven ability to work well both independently and as part of a team, and a talent for multitasking.

Nice To Haves

• Education towards an advanced degree and/or HR Certifications, such as PHR/CP, is a plus.
• Experience in the financial services or securities industry, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administers functional programs; ensures compliance with policies and practices; educates employees, managers and HR staff; and escalates issues as needed.
• Collaborates with multiple functional areas within HR and managers and employees across the organization to address policy, procedure and systems questions and issues.
• Oversees the administration of existing programs including: monitors budget, evaluates effectiveness, recommends changes, trains staff, educates employees and managers, ensures program documentation is current and assessable.
• Serve as member of committees and/or teams that have organization wide impact from an HR COE perspective.
• Responsible for the administration of multiple functional COE solutions including training, systems administration, marketing materials, and other logistical duties that support key initiatives.
• Drive project outcomes that have organizational-wide impact.
• Partners with the HR Business Partners or COE to design or customized business solutions.
• Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
• Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law.
• As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
• Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal.
• FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits that support employee wellness, such as adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
• Time Off and Paid Leave FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year).
• Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule).
• Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment).
• Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees