Corporate Graduate - People Operations

Janus Henderson Investors; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health and wellbeing benefits

Volunteer time

Professional development

Parental leave

Employee events

Happy hours

Job summary

Janus Henderson Investors offers a 12-month graduate program starting August 2027, providing hands-on onboarding, on-the-job learning, skills trainings and networking. Successful graduates may be considered for full-time roles after completion.

You will support HR operations, onboarding, payroll, data reporting and process improvements within the People team, in a hybrid Colorado setting, with development opportunities and exposure to global HR practices.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Well-practiced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to balance and complete multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to build effective relationships with People Team peers; good team player.
• Able to work well independently.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Enter global employee and organizational changes into the HR system of record with accuracy.
• Support onboarding operations for a seamless new-hire experience.
• Assist People Business Partner team with lifecycle-event tasks.
• Use reporting to run regular audits of data within the HR system.
• Support semi-monthly payroll process; run payroll reports and resolve errors.
• Identify and suggest improvements to People Operations processes.
• Maintain detailed operational guides for team processes.
• Provide first-level system support and troubleshooting for People.
• Collaborate with People Systems teams on changes; test and document.
• Produce standard letters for employment verification and claims.
• Ensure job descriptions align with global templates and local posting rules.
• Maintain employee file room records according to guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Independence

Data confidentiality

Job description

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A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together .

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world‑class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

This is a 12-month graduate program from August 2027 focusing on gaining first hand experience and discovering what your future would be like with us through induction, on the job learning, skills trainings and networking. Successful graduate will be considered for full time positions at the end of the program.

• Enter global employee and organizational changes into the HR system of record such as; new job postings, pay changes, transfers and terminations, ensuring a high degree of accuracy
• Support the operational aspects of the employee onboarding process to ensure a seamless experience for new hires
• Support the People Business Partner team with the operational aspects of employee lifecycle events
• Utilize reporting to run regular audits of employee and organizational data within the HR system
• Support the semi-monthly Payroll process; running required payroll reporting, auditing and resolving data errors, and collaborating with the Payroll team to ensure timely and accurate submissions for each pay period
• Identify process improvements in the People Operations Team and suggest enhancements where appropriate
• Maintain detailed operational guides for all team processes
• Provide first‑level system support and troubleshooting for the People team
• Collaborate with the People Systems and Technology teams to support system functionality changes; including process reviews, testing and documentation
• Produce standard letters on a regular basis for employment verification, unemployment claims, and other cases as required
• Ensure job descriptions are prepared and consistent with global template standards, local posting requirements/regulations, and general formatting before posting the role
• Ensure the employee file room is maintained to record keeping guidelines and requirements
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• H ybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Must have skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Well-practiced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to balance and complete multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to build effective relationships with People Team peers; good team player
• Able to work well independently
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally and in an appropriate manner

Nice to have skills

• Internship experience or studies in HR
• Experience with utilizing AI tools
• Knowledge of HRIS systems
• Experience with executing and validating reports, using standard reporting tools
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

• Regular training
• Continuing education courses

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through Sunday, November 8th, 2026.

Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.

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Annual Bonus Opportunity:

Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.

Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here .

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.