The Director of People Business Partners will lead HR initiatives, support senior leaders, and develop the People team as the company scales.
Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying AI/ML to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.
Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals. The people who shape our company come from other backgrounds, including concert music performances, humanitarian aid, opera singing, sports writing, and BMX racing. You will be part of a team that loves to succeed together.
In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, daily catered lunches, and more.
As the Director, People Business Partners, you will partner with senior leaders and managers to build and put into action strategic and impactful HR solutions across the organization. This is a Business Partner leadership role which will require expertise across talent and performance management, manager training, learning and development, internal communications, onboarding, employee relations, executive coaching. You'll work closely with a strong People function to define and implement the future People team strategy and support the organization as it scales.
Responsibilities
- Consult with Executives and employees to provide HR guidance and resolve complex issues
- Lead, coach and develop other People Business Partners. The team will grow as the company expands
- Partner with leaders and employees to identify, develop and implement HR initiatives and programs to support the business
- Proactively lead and enhance Voleon's talent review processes
- Coach/develop leaders to become great coaches for their people
- Facilitate talent review calibrations with leadership teams across the company
- Serve as a key resource in developing, administering, and maintaining HR policies/procedures
- Track industry trends and best-practices to continuously improve the People Operations function
Requirements
- 8+ years in PBP role supporting one or more senior leaders
- 3+ years leading/managing other PBP's
- Experience in tech or fintech is preferred
- Experience supporting international teams
- Deep knowledge of People programs and practices, including CA employment laws and regulations
- Experience supporting, coaching and developing leaders through performance management and employee relations issues
- Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to quickly establish relationships and credibility with leaders
- Demonstrated business acumen, organizational savvy, judgment and decision making
- Ability to be flexible within a growing organization. Able to clearly articulate the case for change and translate business priorities into People programs
- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills with a high degree of professionalism
- Bachelor's degree in human resources/business or related field
The base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $215,000 in the location(s) of this posting. Individual salaries are determined through a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Base salary does not include other forms of total compensation such as bonus compensation and other benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 9 sick days, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
“Friends of Voleon” Candidate Referral Program
If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $15,000 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Vaccination Requirement
The Voleon Group has implemented a policy requiring all employees who will be entering our worksite, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. This policy also applies to remote employees, as such employees will be asked to visit our offices from time to time. To the extent permitted by applicable law, proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. This policy is part of Voleon’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community, and to support public health efforts.
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