Senior HR Business Partner

Aquarian•New York, NY

43d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our team. In this strategic role, you will collaborate with business leaders to drive HR initiatives aligned with our organizational goals. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of high performance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement within our workforce. This position is onsite 5 days a week at our New York City offices.

Requirements

Strong understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulatory requirements in financial services.
Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, spot trends, and develop actionable solutions.
Attention to detail and fortitude to implement initiatives with consistency and accountability.
Comfort probing for clarity and surfacing organizational issues, paired with the fortitude to push back where needed.
Understanding of organizational development and design, with the ability to apply frameworks to real-time business problems.
Experience in managing complex employee relations issues and change management processes.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on business partnering in the financial services sector.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leadership of Holdings company to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Oversee talent development, and retention strategies to ensure a strong pipeline of skilled professionals in line with business needs.
Shape HR policies and processes to scale with the organization-streamlining workflows and enhancing the employee experience.
Advise on org design, team structure, leadership capability, succession planning, and talent development.
Drive performance management, including evaluation frameworks, calibration sessions, and development roadmaps.
Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, providing guidance on performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary.
Support organizational change initiatives by providing HR expertise and facilitating communication to ensure smooth transitions.
Design and implement performance management processes that drive accountability, development, and alignment with business goals.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and internal policies, while mitigating risks related to HR practices.
Utilize HR analytics to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leaders on workforce trends and organizational health.
Demonstrate a strong attention to detail, analytical rigor, and the fortitude to implement change and follow through across functions.
Exhibit the comfort to probe thoughtfully and the ability to synthesize complex information with a threshold-level understanding of both business strategy and workforce dynamics.