Global Capstone Human Capital & Ownership Lead

stage; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KKR is seeking a Principal to join the Human Capital Center (HCC) in New York. You will lead strategic human capital initiatives across KKR's portfolio, partnering with portfolio company executives to strengthen employee engagement and ownership culture while improving business performance.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring independent leadership of complex engagements and the ability to scale programs globally as the HCC evolves.

Qualifications

• Experience leading leadership and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Proven ability to drive employee engagement and ownership culture across portfolios.
• Strong communication and collaboration with executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and activation of broad-based ownership programs across portfolio companies.
• Partner with investment teams and leaders to implement scalable HCC initiatives.
• Support global expansion of the HCC and development of team members across regions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Job description

KKR is seeking a Principal to join the Human Capital Center (HCC) in New York. You will lead strategic human capital initiatives across KKR's portfolio, partnering with portfolio company executives to strengthen employee engagement and ownership culture while improving business performance.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring independent leadership of complex engagements and the ability to scale programs globally as the HCC evolves.