Sr. Manager, HR Transformation

Charles Schwab; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and sabbatical

Parental leave and family building

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab seeks a Senior Manager, HR Transformation & Strategy to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that shape how HR delivers value to employees, leaders, and the organization. You’ll influence strategy, drive execution, and partner with stakeholders to transform how work gets done in a large financial services firm.

The role suits strategic thinkers who thrive in ambiguity, with strong change management and communication skills, translating vision into actionable plans with measurable

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR, management consulting, transformation, or project leadership experience.
• Experience leading large-scale initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to develop strategy and translate objectives into executable plans with measurable outcomes.
• Experience building credibility and partnerships with HR professionals, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience leading initiatives through change and organizational transformation.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to define vision, align priorities, and drive execution of transformational initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for greater efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness while navigating change.
• Share best practices, provide coaching, and foster continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.

Skills

Human Resources

Management Consulting

Transformation

Strategic Planning

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Communication & Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance services industry together. Schwab’s Transformation & Strategy team is the heart of our firm’s HR strategy and execution of initiatives and programs that benefit our Schwab employees.

Schwab’s HR Transformation & Strategy team is at the center of advancing Human Resources strategy, execution, and continuous improvement across the firm.

As a Senior Manager, HR Transformation & Strategy, you will lead and influence complex enterprise-wide initiatives that shape how HR delivers value to employees, leaders, and the broader organization. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping Schwab continue to challenge the status quo and evolve the employee experience.

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and can translate vision into clear, actionable plans that achieve measurable outcomes.

Overview

• Partner with stakeholders to define vision, align priorities and objectives, and drive execution of transformational initiatives.


• Apply a consultative approach to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness while helping teams navigate change and achieve sustainable results.


• Help elevate team capabilities by sharing best practices, providing coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.

What you have

To ensure we fulfill our promise of “challenging the status quo”, this role has specific qualifications candidates should have for success.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Human Resources, management consulting, transformation, strategic planning, and/or project leadership experience


• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities


• Proven ability to develop strategy and translate strategic objectives into executable plans that drive measurable business outcomes


• Experience building credibility, influencing decisions, and fostering strong partnerships with HR professionals, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders


• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives through change and organizational transformation


• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building capabilities


• Ability to analyze business challenges, evaluate opportunities, and develop practical solutions aligned to organizational objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience consulting with senior leaders on strategic initiatives, operating models, programs, or process improvement opportunities


• Demonstrated success driving cross-functional alignment and execution across complex organizations


• Experience establishing metrics, success measures, and performance indicators to evaluate initiative effectiveness and business impact


• Strong project management knowledge, methodologies, and tools


• Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and balance multiple initiatives simultaneously


• Experience identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and organizational effectiveness


• Growth mindset with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and challenging conventional approaches


• Strong presentation skills and executive-level communication capabilities


• Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing team members


• Bachelor’s degree

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan


• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions


• Paid parental leave and family building benefits


• Tuition reimbursement


• Health, dental, and vision insurance