Human Capital Associate- PE Fund

Hudson Gate Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Gate Partners seeks a Human Capital Associate to join a newly created team supporting internal and portfolio talent initiatives. This early-career role offers exposure to private equity, executive recruitment, and organizational effectiveness, working closely with senior Human Capital leadership on high-impact projects across the firm and its portfolio companies.

You will drive performance cycles, support engagement initiatives, and coordinate the HC Council while contributing to talent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 3+ years in Talent, Executive Search, or Human Capital.
• Strong HR knowledge and executive search processes.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management cycle activities and annual reviews.
• Support employee engagement programs and surveys.
• Advise CHRO on strategic HR initiatives.
• Coordinate HR Council with portfolio HR leaders.
• Plan leadership development programs and summits.
• Map talent for executive searches and deals.
• Track executive movements and leadership pipelines.
• Maintain HC data across firm and portfolios.

Skills

Talent mapping

Executive search

Communication

Analytical skills

Organization & detail

Discretion

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS

Job description

Our client is a leading private investment firm adding to their team. The firm partners with businesses to drive long-term value through strategic growth, operational improvement, and strong management teams. With a significant global portfolio and a highly collaborative culture, the firm is committed to building high-performing organizations and investing in its people.

Position Overview

The Human Capital team is seeking a Human Capital Associate to join a newly created position supporting both internal and portfolio-facing talent initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Human Capital professional to gain broad exposure toprivate equity, executive talent, organizational effectiveness, and strategic HR. The successful candidate will work closely with senior Human Capital leadership and have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives across the firm and its portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive key components of the performance management cycle, including annual reviews, goal setting, and related initiatives.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including leading the annual employee survey and coordinating follow-up actions and recommendations.
• Serve as a thought partner to the Chief Human Resources Officer and broader Human Capital team on strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Own coordination of the firm's HR Council, including agenda development, stakeholder communications, and ongoing engagement with portfolio HR leaders.
• Support the planning and execution of key Human Capital events, including leadership development programs and summits.
• Lead research and talent mapping efforts for executive searches and deal-related talent initiatives.
• Track executive movement, maintain leadership pipelines, and monitor relevant industry and transaction activity.
• Manage and maintain Human Capital data across the firm and portfolio companies, including executive compensation, board and C-suite composition, and external vendor information.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and research to support talent strategy, including assessments of executive hiring outcomes, organizational practices, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to ongoing knowledge management and reporting initiatives across the Human Capital function.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experiencein Talent, Executive Search, Human Capital Consulting, or a related field within a fast-paced professional services or corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, talent mapping, executive search processes, and employment-related considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• General understanding of the financial services or private equity industry preferred.

Location:

New York, NY

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid — minimum three days per week in office