HR Business Partner - ref. i13354603

About Our Client

Our client is a global alternative investment and financial services firm with US and international offices. This hire will be based in the Los Angeles, CA (Century City) with a 3 day onsite requirement.

Job Description

Responsibilities of the HR Business Partner include:

• Serve as the main point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day HR matters, including handling leavers and joiners, addressing employee relations issues, answering inquiries, and providing policy guidance.
• Provide coaching and advice to leaders on organizational and management challenges, covering areas such as:
• Talent strategy, including organizational structure, design, and succession planning.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance the employee experience, improve morale, and boost productivity and retention.
• Headcount planning and budgeting, both on an annual and ongoing basis.
• Offering feedback to employees, supporting career development, managing underperformance, and handling disciplinary actions and separations.
• Support key annual processes such as performance management, promotions, compensation, and headcount planning and budgeting.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and conduct thorough, unbiased investigations.
• Stay updated on legal requirements concerning employee management and collaborate with the legal department on complicated matters.
• Oversee voluntary and involuntary separations and conduct exit interviews.
• Supervise a team of 1-2 junior HR Business Partners
• Work with HR teams to execute business objectives and drive results, including:
• Talent Acquisition to assess candidates, manage open roles, and provide input on hiring decisions and compensation terms.
• Reward in support of the annual compensation process and benchmarking.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to lead impactful initiatives supporting diversity and inclusion.
• Talent Development & Community Engagement to improve the employee experience by focusing on growth and development.
• HR Operations to use metrics and data to develop tailored solutions.
• Lead policy and program development projects and participate in strategic HR initiatives, including acquisitions and establishing new offices.
• Keep up-to-date with market trends to proactively provide valuable insights to the business.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications of the successful HR Business Partner candidate include:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• Over 8 years of experience in Human Resources, with at least 5 years in an HR Business Partner or similar client-facing role supporting ~300 employees
• Prior experience in financial services, investment banking, and/or asset management is highly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Have a proactive approach, strong work ethic, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Be versatile across all HR functions and collaborate effectively with managers and colleagues at every level of the organization
• Possess exceptional client relationship skills, establishing credibility quickly and influencing outcomes
• Be hands-on and well-organized, able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively
• Work independently with discretion and sound judgment
• Be comfortable navigating ambiguity and change in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Pay close attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy
• Have a strong analytical mindset and an interest in finding innovative ways to improve existing processes
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain professionalism and poise under pressure
• Be reliable, motivated, and a team player with a positive attitude
• Handle confidential information with discretion and care

• Base salary range $225,000 - $275,000
• Bonus range $40,000 - $80,000
• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401 match
• Unlimited PTO
• Hybrid working 3 days onsite in Century City, Los Angeles