HR Business Partner

Susquehanna International Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd is seeking an HR Business Partner to support the North American Technology Team. This role involves recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations to foster a positive work culture. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Susquehanna offers a collaborative environment driven by scientific rigor and innovation. Join us in achieving optimal outcomes for our employees and the company.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a HRBP or related HR role including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and relationships with business partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the requisition opening process and confirm business approval.
• Provide guidance to managers through the internal transfer process.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Results orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, Communications or a related field

Job description

Overview

As a HR Business Partner at Susquehanna, you are part of a team of HRBPs supporting managers and employees on the North American Technology Team and are involved in all phases of the employee life cycle. HRBPs work collaboratively with the business as well as across HR to achieve optimal outcomes for the company and our employees while promoting a positive work culture and environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a developing HR professional looking to take the next step in their career by supporting client relationships and impacting HR processes, programs and strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Recruiting and Onboarding
  • Assist with the requisition opening process; confirm business approval and enter accurate posting information in the recruiting management system.
  • Meet with managers to discuss new hires’ onboarding plans, goals, and expectation setting.
  • Work alongside the Onboarding Coordinator to serve as a resource to new hires upon their start at Susquehanna.
• Talent and Performance Management
  • Provide support and guidance to managers and employees through the internal transfer process by understanding employees’ interests and career goals and alignment to opportunities.
  • Help managers prepare for annual performance reviews and team overviews; participate in preparation meetings with teams, providing insights where applicable.
• Employee Relations
  • Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and issues.
  • Maintain discretion and confidentiality building trust with employees and managers.
• Offboarding
  • Conduct exit interviews and draw learnings to influence ongoing improvements.
  • Update employee records with term information, inform Payroll to process final pay, and notify Technology Department, Security, etc. of termination to disable access.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with HR and various other departments on a variety of company and HR projects and initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities and take action to build or improve processes.
  • Ensure accuracy of employee records.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Communications or a related field (preferred) or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a HRBP or related HR role including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, etc.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee and company information.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication (written and oral) and collaboration skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build trust and strong relationships with business partners.
• Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills with an emphasis on curiosity and being agile/adaptable.
• Pragmatic Approach: Make decisions based on practical realities rather than theoretical considerations.
• People-Focus: Be aware of individual differences to help manage conflict and build confidence and connections.
• Results Orientation: Focus on achieving desired outcomes; share context, communicate and prioritize to deliver results proactively and effectively.
• Company Steward: Be a model of organizational culture, values, and behaviors.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment. To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies. By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.