Human Resources Business Partner

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K match

Parental leave

PTO

Dynamic team

Job summary

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner in the Houston area to advise leaders on Talent Acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management and more.

This role collaborates with HR teams and business leaders to implement people strategies across the organization. The successful candidate will have 7–10 years of HRBP experience, a bachelor’s degree in HR, and professional HR certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• 7–10 years of HRBP experience in financial services is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR guidance to leaders on talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Coach managers on performance, culture, and change leadership.
• Manage end-to-end Hire to Retire processes including recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Lead the internship program and temporary hires to ensure smooth onboarding and continuity.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and support D&I initiatives.
• Collect and analyze HR data to drive improvements and report findings.

Skills

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Data analytics

HR systems

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

UKG

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) is a boutique asset management firm that offers a diverse array of actively-managed and outcome-oriented investment strategies, along with white-glove trust and wealth services, to institutional, intermediary and private wealth clients. For over 40 years, Westwood’s client-first approach has fostered strong, long-term client relationships due to our unwavering commitment to delivering bespoke investment strategies with a vehicle-optimized approach, exceptional counsel and unparalleled client service. Our flexible and agile approach to investing allows us to adapt to constantly changing markets, while continually seeking innovative strategies that meet our investors’ short and long-term needs.

Our team at Westwood comes from varied backgrounds and life experiences, which reflects our origins as a woman-founded firm. We are committed to incorporating diverse insights and knowledge into all aspects of our services and solutions. Our culture and approach to our business reflect our core values—integrity, reliability, responsiveness, adaptability, flexibility and collaboration—and underpin our constant pursuit of excellence. For more information on Westwood, please visit westwoodgroup.com. Based in Dallas, Westwood also maintains offices in Chicago and Houston.

About The Role

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for serving as a strategic and trusted advisor and coach to our leaders and managers on employee-related matters including Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Performance Management etc.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Leadership, Counsel And Policy Interpretation

• Provide leadership, counsel and support to managers and supervisors on policy interpretation and other employee relations matters, including but not limited to: Hiring, On-Boarding, Retention, Performance Management, and General Employee Relations matters
• Hold leaders accountable, manage pushback constructively, and provide data-driven insights when necessary
• Coach leaders on team effectiveness, people issues and culture, performance management, conflict resolution and change leadership

Hire To Retire

• Partner with leaders in the end-to-end Hire to Retire people processes to include recruiting, onboarding and new hire orientations.
• Lead the internship program, contractors and temporary hires to include recruiting, onboarding, experiential initiatives and offboarding.
• Support off boarding processes to include terminations, PIPs, exit interviews etc.

Learning & Development, HR Strategy, Employee Involvement, HR Compliance, D & I, Employee Relations:

• Identify, design and facilitate Learning and Development initiatives such as LinkedIn Learning, or other HC related topics that support operational goals.
• Support Performance Management Process throughout the year including program updates, training, tracking and monitoring.
• Participate and collaborate with other members of the Human Capital Team to develop departmental goals, objectives and projects to ensure an effective, sustainable, people strategy over the long-term.
• Maintain visibility representing HC on teams or committees designated by HC leadership and physical presence as needed across our locations.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Assist and support affirmative action program, policies and procedures.
• Support D & I initiatives as needed.
• Assist and support human resource procedures, policies and handbook interpretation and updates.
• Conduct objective internal investigations into general employment matters and complaints with escalation as needed.

Data Analytics

• Identify and use various metrics and data to measure and support HC programs and strategy. Align these programs with business goals and assess their performance.
• Embrace AI and other tools to support this effort. Run and utilize reports and analysis of data to support these efforts.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Other Duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Minimum Specific Experience Required

• 7-10 years of Human Resources Business Partner experience required.
• Financial Services experience in an Asset Management or Wealth Management company strongly preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsorship is available.

Who You Are

• Strong leadership skills, exhibits sound and ethical judgment.
• Able to work collaboratively in a small, fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with all levels of employees.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications including Word, Advanced Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to make informed decisions based on limited facts and guidance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality guidelines.
• Ability to communicate well by all means of communication including written, verbal, and non-verbal communication.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
• Takes initiative in development and completion of projects with strong follow-through.
• Ability to balance multiple demands and respond to time constraints, timelines and schedules.
• Able and willing to continue with business skills and Human Resources development.
• Considerable knowledge of employment laws and their application, especially Title VII, NLRB, FMLA, FCA, FLSA, ADA, ERISA, HIPPA.
• UKG experience preferred.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary, benefits and 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• Parental leave & PTO policy.
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment with a fast-paced, mission driven company.

Physical Demands

The physical demands required to perform the essential duties successfully are consistent with a professional office environment.

Travel

This position requires travel up to 15% of the time.

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