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HR Business Partner

Alter Domus Alter Domus

Chicago, United States

Hybrid

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HR Business Partner

ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

Based in Chicago, Il reporting to the Head of Human Resources, Technology and Data & Analytics, this is a new HR Business Partner role that will provide human resources support to leaders and employees in Central Functions based in the U.S. This position will also support global HR programs & initiatives in alignment with the Alter Domus global human capital strategy and serve as a trusted adviser to line of business leadership and employees.

YOU WILL:

  • Provide HR guidance and advice to employees, leaders across the Central Function teams in the U.S.
  • Partner with HR Centers of Excellence – Talent Acquisition; Organizational Effectiveness & Learning and Development; HR Operations and Reward and Performance to deliver expert HR support to your stakeholders.
  • Partner closely with HRBPs in other regions to support U.S. leaders with their global teams ensuring a seamless HR experience to U.S. stakeholders.
  • Manage employee relations (e.g. performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, terminations, reductions in force, exit interviews, conduct investigations, etc.)
  • Manage work arrangement/accommodation requests, permanent and temporary staffing requests, and extensions. Work with immigration & mobility team on employment visas and relocations.
  • Build broad internal and external partnerships and networks to support the organization and line of business human resources needs across the entire employee lifecycle.
  • Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and delivery of services performed. 
  • Support annual global HR initiatives and work with Head of HR on performance management and calibration process, workforce planning, talent reviews, promotion, and compensation processes.
    • Provide global reports and analytics on the global workforce to aid decision making around talent and human capital needs for the business.
    • Analyze exit interview data, global engagement surveys and prepare briefings and action plans. Support the business to drive employee engagement using the Alter Domus employee engagement tools to deliver insight into how to improve retention and engagement.
    • Implement and track organizational change plans and ensure system changes are processed.
    • Partner with HR Operations team on HR audits. Maintain accurate records, reports, policies and procedures to ensure the HR department is fully compliant for internal and external auditing purposes.  Handle employee-related paperwork, such as nonstandard employment contracts and formal notices of termination
  • Drive the adoption and implementation of HR best practices– acting as a change agent and champion to embed new tools, programs and processes to improve the employee experience.

YOUR PROFILE:

  • You have 5-7 years of progressive experience in a human resources role, preferably with experience in an HR Business Partner role
  • You have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • You are detailed oriented and can organize your work independently.
  • You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel savvy, and embrace technology solutions and efficient processes
  • You enjoy analyzing data and information and communication of complex ideas in a simple, easy to understand way
  • You have a working knowledge of U.S. employment laws
  • You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have an interest in growing your career with a global company
  • You enjoy creating processes and tools for efficient operations, problem solving, collaboration and providing exceptional customer service to employees, HR colleagues and business leaders
  • You are available to meet with our global HR team during reasonable, non-core hours at times, when required.
  • You have the ability to manage highly confidential information in an honest and trustworthy way


WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

  • Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
  • Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
  • Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
  • Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
  • Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
  • The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
  • Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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