What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Human Resources Business Consultant - Human Capital position at Edward Jones?
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 10-Nov-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
At Edward Jones, the Human Capital (HC) Division utilizes people expertise to proactively drive high-impact solutions that deliver firm results. Cultivating a highly talented and inclusive workforce, you’ll guide an exceptional associate experience, enabling them to do their best work. Here, you’ll enable continued firm growth through professional and leadership development, workforce and succession planning, inclusion & diversity, and talent acquisition and engagement. By driving these solutions, your work will serve both firm and associates’ best interests and support Edward Jones being recognized as a Best Place to Work.
The Senior Human Resources Business Consultant is responsible for leading the strategic human capital business, partnering with the Chief Human Resource Officer and the senior leadership teams across Human Capital responsible for the organization/talent strategy and integrated solutions delivery/development in partnership with Human Capital Centers of Excellence and Shared Services.
What You'll Do:
Ideal candidate is local to the St. Louis Market or open to relocation to St. Louis
The Senior Human Resources Business Consultant is responsible for leading the strategic human capital business, partnering with the Chief Human Resource Officer and the senior leadership teams across Human Capital responsible for the organization/talent strategy and integrated solutions delivery/development in partnership with Human Capital Centers of Excellence and Shared Services.
What You'll Do:
- Strategic Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to the CHRO and senior leaders, building credibility through business acumen, data-driven insights, and sound judgment.
- People Strategy: Translate business priorities into integrated people strategies that strengthen talent pipelines, enhance organizational effectiveness, and drive performance outcomes.
- Executive Coaching: Provide coaching and thought partnership to senior leaders, elevating team performance, building leadership capabilities, and guiding change readiness.
- Organizational Development: Lead organizational design and development efforts, orchestrating the delivery of tailored human capital solutions in collaboration with COEs and Shared Services.
- Culture & Engagement: Shape a positive associate experience by reinforcing Edward Jones’ culture and fostering engagement across teams.
- Leadership Influence: Model leadership behaviors, share best practices, and contribute to the evolution of the Business Partner model.
Ideal candidate is local to the St. Louis Market or open to relocation to St. Louis
What Experience You'll Need:
What Could Set You Apart:
Ideal candidate is local to the St. Louis Market or open to relocation to St. Louis
**Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**
- Bachelor's degree
- 10 years HR experience
- 2 years of leadership experience
- Advanced degree and a Senior HR certification is a plus
What Could Set You Apart:
- Prior business partner experience
- Demonstrated business acumen with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated success in influencing and coaching at the senior leadership level
- Experience developing, building, and maintaining strong business partnerships
- Ability to effectively engage and influence leaders at all levels of the organization, including Senior Leadership
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational and change management skills
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and decision-making
- Proven leader with ability to develop, attract and retain talented HR teams with accountability
Ideal candidate is local to the St. Louis Market or open to relocation to St. Louis
**Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
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Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.