CastleOak Securities · 15 hours ago
Vice President, Human Resources
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expCastleOak Securities, L.P. is a premier boutique investment bank focused on providing capital markets services. The Vice President, Human Resources will be responsible for the firm's HR programs, collaborating with leadership to implement people strategies that support business objectives and improve HR functions.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Partner with hiring managers to recruit and hire new employees, from development of job descriptions through onboarding
Liaise with the firm’s PEO (ADP TotalSource) to resolve all employee questions and concerns
Manage all aspects of the annual open enrollment process for benefits
Regularly communicate HR information to all stakeholders
Manage the firm’s annual and mid-year performance review processes
Address and document performance issues
Resolve and investigate employee concerns
Own and manage the firm’s summer internship program, including posting for the role, recruiting, onboarding, running the day-to-day program, and partnering with external clients to provide cross-training opportunities
Create learning & development opportunities for all employees across the firm, but especially for those in the two year analyst programs (Capital Markets, Sales & Trading, and Financial Advisory)
Proactively foster a positive culture through programming, recognition, and communication, collaborating with partners across the firm to develop and execute meaningful touchpoints while looking for ways to achieve high ROI without significant spend
Develop tools and communication materials that increase employee engagement
Proactively keep tabs on current trends within HR across the financial services industry, including Return to Office policies, D&I changes, compensation bands, and other programs
Maintain the employee handbook and HR related policies, including annual review and attestation
In conjunction with the firm’s PEO, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
In conjunction with the firm’s PEO, maintain HR files and complete periodic requirements (ACA reporting, annual poster refresh, etc.)
Engage with vendors that support the firm’s HR functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5-10 years' progressive experience in HR within a financial services company, including exposure to recruiting, benefits, analyst programs, or HRBP work
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask and ruthlessly prioritize
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Resourceful and proactive, with the ability to complete a high volume of tasks and project independently
Knowledge of HR best practices and federal, state and local laws
Experience managing employee relations, performance, engagement, and broad HR functions in a professional services environment
Willingness to complete any HR-related task, from the mundane to the strategic
Proficient in using productivity tools and software, including MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Professional discretion to handle confidential information, highest levels of integrity, discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
Strong work ethic coupled with a sense of urgency around completing tasks
Thick skinned and open to continuous and direct feedback
Collaborative spirit with a willingness to learn and grow
A “can do” attitude
Prioritize requests as they come in, and respond to inquiries with a sense of urgency
Preferred
Experience with more than two functions with the HR world
Project management experience
Benefits
Hybrid workplace: work from home 2 days per week!
Health insurance: competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
Commuter benefits
401(k) with a company match
Charitable contribution match program for employees
Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off: vacation, personal days, sick leave, etc.
Intentional culture celebrations and social outings
Company
CastleOak Securities
CastleOak Securities is a boutique investment bank focused on the capital markets, serving a broad array of corporate, governmental and institutional clients.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Patrick Decatalogne
Executive Vice President Fixed Income, Partner
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