Senior HR Business Partner

Company: Edelman Financial Engines
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

At Edelman Financial Engines, we believe every hardworking American deserves to move their financial life forward, and we’re growing our team so we can help more clients every day.

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for organizational and management effectiveness while creating a productive and engaging work experience for employees. This position serves as a senior consultant to leaders and managers on HR issues and acts as a change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR related needs and partners across the HR functions to deliver value-added services to management and employees that help the organization meet its business objectives. The Senior HR Business Partner also maintains an effective level of business literacy about the company’s strategy, mid-to-long range objectives, financial position, culture and competition.

Reporting to the VP, Human Resources in Phoenix, this individual will support the Product & Technology organization based in Santa Clara, CA with teams in Kansas City, Fairfax, Phoenix, Boston and India.

Responsibilities: Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions and programs for organizations the HR Business Partner supports

Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Works closely with management and employees to improve working relationships, communication, and employee engagement to increase productivity and retention.

Provides guidance on organizational changes, workforce planning and succession planning.

Diagnoses areas of inefficiency and under performance at all levels of the organization. Recommends action to overcome those barriers to execution and company success.

Assists in driving various HR initiatives: performance management, goal setting, merit review process, and manager and employee career development.

Identifies training needs for client groups and individual executive coaching needs.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related business field

10+ years of proven work experience as an HR Business Partner

Demonstrated experience in Strategic HR, Workforce Planning and Change Management

Strong influence and coaching skills plus experience working with senior leaders and employees that are located remotely

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment

Full understanding of all HR functions and best practices

Knowledge of employment/labor law

Strong business acumen

Prior experience as HR business partner for a highly dynamic growth organization

Experience in financial services/fintech/tech industry Prior managerial experience

About Edelman Financial Engines

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors – not just the wealthy – deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America’s top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews 1  and Barron’s 2  with 168 planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.2 million clients to manage more than $192 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client’s situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.

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Edelman Financial Engines encourages success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital, domestic partner, or civil union status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, ethnic heritage, genetic information, age, legally recognized disability, military service or veteran status.

2  The 2019 Top 50 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron’s is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.

1 The 2019 Top 50 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron’s is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisors and firms. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor experience and returns are not considered. The 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services, LLC, which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of 12th.

2 InvestmentNews ranking and status for 2019. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center .

3 The Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers is an independent listing produced annually by the Financial Times (June 2019). The FT 300 is based on data gathered from RIA firms, regulatory disclosures and the FT’s research. The listing reflected each practice’s performance in six primary areas: assets under management, asset growth, compliance record, years in existence, credentials and online accessibility. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients and is not indicative of the practice’s future performance. Neither the RIA firms nor their employees pay a fee to the Financial Times in exchange for inclusion in the FT 300.

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