Senior People Business Partner
About The Position
The Senior People Business Partner at AssetMark, plays a critical leadership role in driving the strategic HR initiative, guiding senior leaders, and shaping organizational effectiveness across the business. This position requires a seasoned HR professional with a strong consultative presence, a track record of influencing executive decision-making, and the ability to lead through complexity with agility and sound judgement. The ideal candidate is an independent self-starter who takes the initiative to improve processes and resolve issues before they arise, while performing professionally in a fast-paced environment with composure and willingness to change direction quickly when needed. We can consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Phoenix, AZ office.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently to tight deadlines while balancing conflicting demands
- High level of integrity, discretion, and judgment in dealing with confidential information and sensitive issues.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, strong influencing and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strategic thinking with the ability to align HR initiatives to enterprise goals.
- Adaptable and resilient; thrives in dynamic environments requiring iterative thinking and innovation.
- Strong Organizational Design skills (experience in Succession Planning, Talent management, Facilitation, Organizational Design)
- Confident/Diplomatic
- Highest standards of professional ethics
- Flexible and pragmatic - "how can we make it work" approach required
- Results orientated & highly motivated to demonstrate effective execution
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- 7+ years of Human Resources experience; ideally within the Financial Services sector
- Strong relationship management experience, consulting skills and demonstrable evidence of influence at a senior level.
Nice To Haves
- advance degree or HR certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leadership, enabling business growth and organizational effectiveness through proactive HR strategies.
- Lead complex employee relations matters, managing risk and driving equitable outcomes.
- Partner with functional and executive leadership to diagnose organizational needs, design tailored development strategies, and implement scalable HR solutions.
- Deliver core HR processes effectively, including performance management, promotions, terminations, investigations, and leaves of absence.
- Drive enterprise-wide talent initiatives such as succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning.
- Collaborate with L&D and HR teams to implement employee and manager development programs, focus groups, and organizational design efforts.
- Drive accountability and actively manage quarterly Check-ins, headcount reviews, Org & Leadership reviews, Goal setting and Compensation planning within your client group
- Represent HR in leadership meetings and contribute to business strategy from a people and culture perspective.
- Guide decision-making by considering broader business implications and evaluating multiple alternatives.
- Lead change management initiatives to foster adaptability and organizational resilience.
- Coach and mentor junior HR team members, contributing to a high-performing HR function.
Benefits
- Flex Time or Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off
- 401K – 6% Employer Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO
- HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only)
- Volunteer Time Off
- Career Development / Recognition
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Hybrid Work Schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
