HR Business Partner recruitment

The Senior HR Business Partner is a strategic partner responsible for providing leadership and executing HR strategies for the Investment Management department (IM).  This position understands the needs of the IM Partners and proactively aligns HR strategies to support business goals and growth. The Senior HR Business Partner is the primary point of contact for all of IM’s HR related activities and will work closely with the HR Centers of Knowledge to manage and coordinate all facets of HR to help the business achieve its goals.  The individual will be responsible for establishing metrics that enhance organizational effectiveness, managerial capability, talent development and succession planning for the LOB

Strategic Business Partnership
• Understand and anticipate the needs of IM Partners and develop HR strategies, in line with business goals.
• Develop and adjust HR strategies and/or priorities to respond to changing business needs, as appropriate.
• Assist in the development of a comprehensive talent strategy, supported by succession plans to ensure the current and future caliber of talent needed to support the business, is in place.
• Provide strategic input to the organizational design of the LOB and create an HR framework, which proactively supports business growth.
• Collaborate and support IM senior management on the BBH Performance Management program and annual compensation cycle, to ensure decisions are performance based and consistent with talent development goals.
• Assist the LOB in developing compensation strategies aligned with firm and business goals and industry standards.
• Coordinate the analysis and publication of relevant HR metrics to communicate to Senior Leadership, including relevant benchmark statistics.
• Provide guidance and coaching to LOB Partners and or local leadership to increase leadership effectiveness

Change Management
• Provide change management to guide leadership on how to effectively navigate new HR programs and/or policies, as needed.
• Create change management plans, as needed, to support changes to the organization structure, implementation of business strategies, introduction of new business practices, etc

Leadership Coaching
• Deliver both solicited and unsolicited leadership feedback to Partners and other senior leaders. Provide coaching, as needed, to address issues

HR Metrics/Analysis
• Partner with LOB leaders to identify the HR metrics relevant for reporting to the business.
• Oversee and create appropriate metrics which correlate to the achievement of business objectives.
• Analyzes data to inform key business decisions and shape new business initiatives.
• Lead efforts to benchmark LOB performance in HR related areas

HR Partnership
• Deliver feedback from the business to HR areas as appropriate on effectiveness of programs and policies.
• Be central point of contact for the business and HR Centers of Knowledge on the development and execution of HR programs aligned to the needs of the business.
• Define, develop and implement strategic HR initiatives, which support LOB and BBH objectives.
• Partner with HR Centers of Knowledge senior leaders including Compensation, HCM, Training Development and HRDirect to ensure they are aligned to provide for the needs of the LOB

Management
• Provide guidance and leadership to develop the professional capabilities of the team.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members.
• Manage the Performance Management process for direct reports.
• Communicate key priorities and monitor their progress
 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or equivalent required

• 10+ years of relevant Human Resources experience

• Experience in the investment/asset management business 

• Experience in the Private Equity or other alternatives business a plus; Personal experience in direct investment or client service role a plus

• Masters or other advanced degree a plus

• Exceptional relationship management and interpersonal skills

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

• Deep knowledge of investment management industry and HR best practices

• Experience developing, building and maintaining strong business partnerships

• Strong financial and business acumen

• Proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization, particularly senior management

• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational and change management skills, required

• Demonstrated ability to develop creative and innovative HR solutions to business issues

• Comprehensive knowledge of strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, talent development, succession planning and leadership effectiveness

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite