Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC · 3 hours ago
Human Resources Business Partner
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expLord Abbett & Co. LLC is an independent firm focused on asset management, seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support their Sales and Distribution organization. The role involves providing strategic human capital guidance to senior sales leaders, enhancing organizational design, workforce planning, and performance management to drive business growth.
ConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary human capital advisor to Sales and Distribution leaders, providing strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and talent development
Build deep, trusted relationships with senior leaders, acting as a thought partner on people strategies that support sales productivity, advisor retention, and leadership effectiveness
Partner with Talent Acquisition to shape and execute recruiting strategies for sales, distribution, and relationship management roles, including role scoping, compensation alignment, and competitive market positioning
Advise leaders on sales compensation, incentive structures, and role architecture, in close collaboration with Compensation and Benefits Centers of Excellence
Lead and oversee performance management processes for the Sales organization, including goal alignment, mid-year and year-end reviews, development planning, and performance calibration
Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters within Sales and Distribution, including performance concerns, conflict resolution, corrective action, and sensitive employee issues
Support internal mobility, promotions, and leadership transitions across the distribution organization, ensuring consistency, equity, and alignment with firm standards
Drive people-related change initiatives tied to business transformation, territory realignments, leadership changes, and evolving distribution strategies
Analyze and interpret workforce and performance data to deliver actionable insights to Sales leadership, informing decisions related to headcount, structure, engagement, and retention
Ensure compliance with employment laws, firm policies, and regulatory expectations, particularly as they relate to sales practices and incentive-based roles
Actively contribute to the evolution of Human Capital Management practices, processes, and technology, with an emphasis on scalability, efficiency, and business impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
7-10+ years of progressive human resources experience, with significant exposure to supporting Sales, Distribution, or other revenue-generating functions within asset management, financial services, or a similarly complex environment
Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic business partner to senior leaders, with strong commercial acumen and understanding of sales-driven organizations
Experience advising on sales compensation, incentive structures, and performance management frameworks
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage effectively at the executive level
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience leveraging people data to inform business decisions
Proven ability to manage sensitive and complex employee matters with discretion, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and navigate ambiguity
advanced Microsoft Office skills
Preferred
advanced degree or HR certification (SHRM, SPHR, or equivalent)
proficiency with HR systems and tools (UKG Pro, iCIMS, CompXL preferred)
Benefits
Competitive total compensation
Retirement plans
Competitive health and well-being plans
Company
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
Our Vision We aspire to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Sarah Vennekotter Ali
Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, Investments
Adam Backman, CFA
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