HCM Business Partner, Talent Lead

You will serve as the primary Human Capital partner for the firm's junior investment and value creation professional population, reporting to the Vice President, Human Capital. You will own day-to-day business partner support along with a suite of talent development programs designed to engage and grow early-career professionals across the firm. You will collaborate closely with Recruiting, Total Rewards, and HCM Operations teams to execute various HCM-related strategies, manage the annual program lifecycle, and act as a trusted point of contact for junior professionals on employee relations and career development matters.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end experience for the junior investment professional population, including new hire programming, engagement, development, and offboarding
• Support the annual program lifecycle including class planning, performance calibration, promotion discussions, and program completion
• Monitor engagement, retention, and overall employee experience for the junior professional population
• Proactively identify development needs and retention risks
• Create presentations, reporting materials, and leadership updates related to Analyst and Associate program and talent needs
• Design and deliver a structured learning and development curriculum for Analysts and Associates focused on technical investing capabilities, professional effectiveness, and leadership development
• Collaborate with the Head of Learning and Development on additional relevant offerings
• Coordinate mentorship, networking, and community-building initiatives across global Analyst and Associate cohorts
• Serve as a trusted first point of contact for junior professionals on employee relations, career development, and workplace matters
• Manage issues in a sensitive and timely manner, escalating as appropriate
• Support the performance review and compensation processes in partnership with the Human Capital Operations and Total Rewards teams
• Partner with external counsel and internal stakeholders to support visa and immigration matters for applicable employees
• Assist with requests from the VP, Human Capital and support the implementation of broader HCM initiatives across the firm

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus
• Minimum 6-10 years of HR experience, preferably in financial services or alternative asset management
• Experience supporting front-office populations within investment banking, private equity, credit, consulting, or other high-performance professional services environments preferred
• Prior experience designing or managing talent development programs for early-career professionals strongly preferred
• Solid foundation in HR generalist work, including employee relations, performance management, and onboarding
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong judgment, executive presence, and ability to navigate high-performance environments with discretion and credibility
• Highly organized with strong project management instincts
• Proactive and self-directed; comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required; prior experience with Workday a plus
• Curiosity and inclination toward leveraging AI tools to enhance program delivery, streamline processes, and draw insights from talent data
• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training