People & Culture Business Partner - Credit Ratings

Morningstar • New York, NY

1d • $112,938 - $158,105 • Hybrid

About The Position

The People & Culture Business Partner supports Morningstar’s Credit Ratings business by advising leaders and employees on people-related opportunities and challenges. The role builds strong relationships across the organization and delivers thoughtful, practical solutions that support Morningstar’s culture and values.

The position partners with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent needs, team effectiveness, employee engagement, performance, development and career growth. It connects business teams with specialists across People & Culture, including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management, and collaborates with global colleagues to improve processes and implement global programs in ways that meet business-unit needs while maintaining consistency. The role also helps leaders and employees navigate change and fosters trust, accountability, learning and continuous improvement.

The position requires working onsite four days per week in Morningstar’s hybrid work environment. The base salary range is $112,938–$158,105, with a 20% annual incentive target.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, organizational psychology or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a business partner.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence others and own outcomes.
• Experience advising managers on performance management, employee development, engagement, organizational effectiveness, employee relations and workforce planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project-management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting credit ratings business groups.
• Experience supporting global or matrixed organizations.
• Experience partnering with Centers of Excellence, including Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Global Mobility, Immigration and Employee Relations.
• Experience leading organizational change, engagement or talent initiatives.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with leaders and teams, offering guidance on people-related opportunities and challenges while upholding Morningstar’s culture and values.
• Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent needs and team effectiveness in support of current priorities and future growth.
• Partner with managers and employees on coaching, development, performance conversations, recognition and career growth.
• Coordinate expertise across People & Culture, including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and other specialists, to deliver practical and scalable solutions.
• Collaborate globally with People & Culture colleagues to improve processes, share best practices and strengthen the team’s impact.
• Support leaders in creating engaged teams where employees feel connected, valued and empowered.
• Implement global People & Culture programs and practices to reflect business-unit needs while maintaining consistency across Morningstar.
• Foster trust, accountability, learning and continuous improvement.
• Help leaders and employees navigate change, overcome obstacles and achieve success.

Benefits

• 100% 401(k) match up to 6% of salary.
• Stock ownership potential.
• Company-provided life insurance equal to 1x salary plus commission.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, with potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions of up to $500–$2,000 annually for specific plans and coverages.
• Additional medical wellness incentives of up to $300–$600 annually.
• Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance.
• Trust-based time off.
• Six-week paid sabbatical program.
• Six-week paid family caregiving leave.
• Paid parental leave of 8–24 weeks.
• Adoption assistance.
• Leadership coaching and formal mentorship opportunities.
• Annual flex stipend of $1,000 for personal education and well-being expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Charitable matching gifts program.
• Dollars for Doers volunteer program.
• Paid volunteering days.
• More than 15 employee resource and affinity groups.
• Hybrid work arrangement with four days in-office each week in most locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level