Manager, Human Resources

We are currently seeking strong candidates for Manager, Human Resources role to join our culture and experience team.  This role is dedicated to maintaining and protecting our culture of excellence by establishing strong relationships, providing effective leadership and communication, and enabling an exceptional experience for all associates.  The ideal candidate to join our team is energized by coaching leaders and associates while demonstrating a passion for achieving business goals and thriving in a rapidly growing, changing environment. This role has strategic and tactical responsibilities, primarily in the areas of associate relations, coaching and development, and engagement.  We partner with and support leaders across the firm and collaborate with HR peers in the areas of talent, learning, benefits, payroll, and compliance.

Responsibilities
•    Build strong and effective business relationships with leaders and associates, acting as the primary point of contact for all people matters within assigned regional groups.
•    Partner with leaders as a trusted advisor, sharing best practices and creative solutions; ensure people strategies align with business goals and support our culture.  
•    Consult with leaders and provide coaching on all associate relations issues; provide guidance on the application of company policies and procedures, as well as relevant employment laws. 
•    Monitor engagement and relations trends and assist location and regional leaders to devise and execute action plans.
•    Collaborate to build and deliver programs to drive associate growth and leadership development
•    Lead and execute various HR processes, including those related to performance success, annual talent planning and compensation cycles, and acquisition onboarding; continually evaluate for improvement opportunities.
•    Maintain knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations; apply knowledge to reduce risk and consult with legal team as needed.

Qualifications
•    5+ years of experience in an HR business partner or generalist role supporting business groups with associates in multiple US locations
•    Minimum Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field; professional HR certification preferred 
•    Financial services industry experience preferred, specifically wealth or asset management

Skills & Knowledge
•    Demonstrated success building trusting partnerships with internal leaders and associates; must bring an unwavering commitment to client service
•    Experience consulting with and coaching business leaders 
•    Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and facilitation skills
•    Strong aptitude to leverage technology tools and applications
•    Experience developing and delivering effective and engaging coaching and development programs
•    In-depth, hands-on experience in the following HR disciplines: associate relations and retention, leadership development and coaching, culture and engagement, and HR laws and regulatory requirements. Understanding of benefits, payroll administration, and compensation planning and administration is beneficial.
•    Ability to lead and implement strategic initiatives, as well as a willingness to handle day-to-day tactical HR functions
•    Comfort operating in a continually changing environment with the ability to navigate through rapid growth

We welcome your interest in being a part of the Mariner Wealth Advisors team. We offer associates an innovative and challenging place to work with camaraderie and teamwork. We have a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial culture that respects people and values talent, experience and ambition. 

EOE/M/F/D/V

Mariner is a privately held national financial services firm equipped with the experience to meet your modern wealth needs. Our advisors have access to in-house expertise covering everything from tax, estate, trust, and insurance to investment banking and valuation, so they can maximize time spent creating unified wealth plans with clients. By opening more windows of wealth, we can create opportunities to positively impact the lives of many. With this purpose, we intend to raise the bar for the entire industry. Founded in 2006 with $300 million in assets under advisement, Mariner and its affiliates now advise on over $560 billion in assets as of 1/3/25. Figures include assets from Cardinal Investment Advisors, currently undergoing acquisition by Mariner Institutional and slated to operationally close by 3/31/2025. Learn more at www.mariner.com.