HR Manager

We’re partnering with a top-tier investment management firm in the Chicago area to identify an experienced HR Manager. This is a high-impact role for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment and wants to play a central role in shaping people strategy, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and driving growth. The HR Manager will act as a key partner to leadership, helping to implement programs and processes that attract, develop, and retain top talent while supporting a strong and collaborative workplace culture. This role includes managing a small HR team and working with external partners as needed, with a hybrid schedule including onsite days in the Chicago suburbs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership to design and optimize organizational structures that support strategic priorities and growth initiatives
• Lead HR operations, including performance management, career development frameworks, succession planning, and talent programs
• Provide guidance and actionable insights on employee relations, compliance, and HR policy implementation
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to advise leadership on workforce planning, engagement, and retention strategies
• Manage a small HR team and coordinate with external partners, consultants, or vendors for specialized HR needs

Qualifications:

• 6–10 years of progressive HR experience with exposure to both strategic and operational HR leadership
• Demonstrated success implementing scalable HR programs and systems, including performance management, talent development, and workforce planning
• Strong business acumen, communication, coaching, and influencing skills to effectively partner with senior leaders
• Proven ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics, solve people-related challenges, and provide actionable recommendations
• High integrity, strong emotional intelligence, and sound judgment in handling sensitive situations
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and data/reporting tools to support decision-making

The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.