Talent & People Partner @ Top Fund

One of our boutique financial services clients currently seeking to add a VP Human Resources/Talent & People Partner (#2 to Head of HR). Ideal candidate must be highly accomplished within HR profession with proven track record of success with owning the talent acquisition/people experience within rapidly growing Alternative Investment firms.

Essential Functions: (Includes but not limited to):

• Spearhead any and all new HR policies/initiatives with respect to aligning business objectives and firms vision Partnered and optimizing Team Effectiveness
• Deep understanding of sourcing tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Drive proactive workforce planning and talent pipelining in partnership with business leaders
• Oversee all aspects of employee on-boarding process from background checks to orientation, including preparation of new hire packages and documents in preparation for on-boarding process.
• Proven experience leading global sourcing and/or executive recruiting functions in a complex, matrixed organization
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract and engage prospects with a focus on strategic and hard-to-fill roles.
• Prepare and implement Learning and Development strategies and programs to foster cross-cultural leadership skills.
• Design and maintain procedures for; employee relations, development and implementation of a talent plan and strengthen the effectiveness of firms' people leaders by providing coaching, counsel and guidance to leaders to further develop their leadership capability and impact
• Communicate news and vital information to staff.
• Structure and outline benefit administration, including communication, enrollment, and status changes.
• Implement changes that enable Technology to drive key growth initiatives
• Monitor the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a minimum 9 years related human resources professional experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years experience in talent acquisition or sourcing preferred including executive search.
• Familiarity with executive search, full cycle recruitment, internal mobility, and workforce planning.
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to listen effectively.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.