Human Resources Business Partner - Commonwealth Financial Network

If you’re looking for a high-energy, inclusive atmosphere and a company that understands the importance of work/life balance, Commonwealth is your match! From generous bonus and 401(k) programs to tuition reimbursement and flexible work schedules, Commonwealth is focused on helping its employees thrive in an environment suited to their needs. On top of all that, the Human Resources department offers a hybrid work schedule, so you’ll be able to work from home for part of the week!

We’re looking for a HR business partner to join our ranks. Every day, our HR team strives to support Commonwealth in creating a place in which all of our employees can thrive. We do so by enabling a people focused, integrated HR strategy and delivering it with our signature indispensable service.

It’s a lofty mission—and an essential part of our legacy as a Best Place to Work. To help us deliver on this commitment, we are looking to welcome a highly engaged HR business partner and colleague onto our growing, bicoastal team. This role is critical to driving our ambitious talent strategy; the ideal candidate is comfortable creating as well as delivering outstanding HR services.

Are you a true HR professional, committed to proactive partnering and driven by culture and values? An advocate of diversity, inclusion, and belonging? Passionate about innovation, trends, and process improvement? If you think you have what it takes, let’s introduce ourselves.

Key Responsibilities 

• Building strong, trust-based relationships with managers and employees in designated departments, providing indispensable support at all levels
• Anticipating and developing a strong understanding of the business as well as goals and challenges to recommend integrated HR solutions in collaboration with other areas of HR
• As a coach and facilitator, guiding and supporting managers on how to thoughtfully address complex organizational and talent issues and to assess current and future organizational needs
• Liaising between the business and other HR departments (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, and Diversity and Inclusion) to communicate the business need in order to deliver the most comprehensive and scalable HR solution
• Providing consultative and collaborative support and guidance on implementation of people programs and initiatives
• Using data (from surveys as well as from HRIS) to analyze trends and use metrics to propose and develop solutions and best practices
• Maintaining a focus on strategic workforce planning, talent assessment and calibration, performance management and development and change management needs
• Collaborating closely with the head of Diversity and Inclusion and others to embed practices into the department

Core Strengths and Skills

• Trusted confidante who provides feedback and insight to help create a positive, engaging culture and environment
• Ability to influence management at all levels on people related practices on a wide variety of needs
• Strong analytical skills and ability to appropriately navigate complex issues
• Considers broad impact of decisions when responding to business needs
• Stays ahead of and proactively manages key business challenges
• Looks at their work with a comprehensive perspective
• Solves problems, gets to the root cause of any issue and designs and quickly implements solutions
• Strong communicator and influencer with ability to flex approach as needed to drive solutions
• Strong project management skills desired
• Genuine curiosity and strong desire to continuously learn, grow and develop others

 Additional Skills and Knowledge 

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience in fast paced, dynamic and high growth environment
• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
• Computer skills in MS office (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SharePoint and HRIS
• Knowledge of OD concepts and models, including team effectiveness, communication styles, assessment tools and facilitation skills

Have we piqued your curiosity? Can you see yourself thriving in this opportunity? 

Picture Yourself Here 

At Commonwealth, we believe in a better world. We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards. We take care of one another. That’s why we invest in you—we encourage employee growth both in your career and education; we are building out a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion program; we offer incredible health care benefits; and we find plenty of occasions to celebrate. What’s not to love? 

We are always striving to be better, and we are looking for employees who share that same mindset. Better people, better coworkers, better leaders, better creators. Bring your best work and your full self to the table, and we will do the same. Together, we can build a better future for our advisors, their clients, our company, and you. 

About Commonwealth 

Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser, provides a suite of business solutions that empowers more than 2,000 independent financial advisors nationwide. Privately held since 1979, the firm has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts; San Diego, California and a new office opening soon in greater Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Turning our advisors into raving fans starts by doing the same for our employees. We foster an environment of excellence, growth, rewards, and fun in equal measure, which has earned us 44 Best Place to Work awards.   

The Fine Print 

We care about your online safety as a prospective employee and encourage you to exercise caution when responding to job postings online. Commonwealth will never ask potential hiring candidates to pay or transfer funds as a precondition of interviews or employment, nor will we authorize recruiters or agents to do so on our behalf.  

Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer, making intentional efforts to source talent from all backgrounds.