Strategic People & Compliance Director

Arootah (Client); United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Arootah is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead people strategy for our clients within the alternative assets space. You will shape talent management, workforce planning, and people analytics to drive business outcomes across regulatory environments.

Lead a cross-functional HR team, partner with client executives, design organizational structures, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR Management or related field.
• 10+ years as HR Director in an alternative asset firm, family office, or investment management company.
• 5–10 years of HR Generalist experience across all areas of HR.
• Strong understanding of the financial services and investment management industry.
• Extensive knowledge of legal, risk, regulatory, and compliance issues in human resources.
• Hands-on experience in client management regarding strategic HR issues like talent management and org design.
• Analytical approach with ability to use workforce analytics to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute people practices and initiatives to maximize human capital assets.
• Devise measurement of data, KPIs, and people analytics to influence talent decisions.
• Oversee local, state, and federal regulatory and compliance practices regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, and diversity.
• Analyze and assess compensation and benefits packages, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Establish policies and advise managers on employee relations, onboarding, and development planning.
• Ensure organizational compliance with changing labor laws and workplace regulations.
• Oversee development solutions to build capability and bench strength for future leaders.
• Partner with leaders on key business issues across the full HR suite of processes.
• Investigate employee issues and conflicts and bring them to resolution.

Skills

HR leadership

People analytics

Regulatory compliance

Talent management

Org design

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR Management

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Regulatory tracking tools

Job description

Arootah is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead people strategy for our clients within the alternative assets space. You will shape talent management, workforce planning, and people analytics to drive business outcomes across regulatory environments.

Lead a cross-functional HR team, partner with client executives, design organizational structures, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws.