HR Business Partner

ABOUT US:
Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the company seeks to redefine the future of the advisory industry through superior service, cutting-edge technology, and preeminent resources that every financial professional needs to succeed in the market now and in the years to come.
Kestra Holdings companies collectively oversee $123 billion in assets under administration (AUA) and support more than 2,400+ independent financial professionals across the country in delivering comprehensive securities, trust, and investment advisory services to their clients. Located in the “Silicon Hills” of Austin, Texas, Kestra Holdings offers an experience as unique as the city in which it operates.


About the Role
We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats. This role is an HR Business Partner—providing direct support to managers and employees on core HR matters—and also a backup for our Talent Management initiatives—helping drive key programs in employee engagement, performance management, and leadership development.
The role will act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, ensuring that people strategies align with company objectives while also playing a hands-on role in executing key talent initiatives that enhance our culture and workforce development.
Key Responsibilities
HR Business Partner
• Serve as a trusted HR partner to all levels of management, helping align HR strategies with business goals.
• Guide managers on employee relations matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and a positive work environment.
• Advise leaders on performance management, coaching conversations, and fostering a culture of accountability.
• Support workforce planning, team structuring, and change management initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to employment laws and HR policies, balancing risk while supporting business needs.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and influencing without authority.
• Ability to pivot quickly while managing shifting priorities and deliverables.
Talent Management
• Play a key role in employee engagement efforts, including analyzing and implementing action plans from surveys.
• Support the execution of performance review processes, manager training, and continuous feedback strategies.
• Assist in developing programs that enhance leadership capabilities and succession planning.
• Collaborate on learning & development, career frameworks, and other company-wide talent initiatives.
• Leverage HR data and analytics to identify trends, inform strategic decisions, and provide actionable insights to business leaders.
Qualifications
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience in an HR business partner role with exposure to talent management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) is a plus.
• Skills:
◦ Strong business acumen and problem-solving with the ability to connect HR strategies to business outcomes.
◦ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
◦ Experience handling sensitive employee relations matters with discretion and sound judgment.
◦ Familiarity with employment laws and HR best practices.
◦ Demonstrated understanding of compensation and benefits.
◦ Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel—including advanced functions such as lookups (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)—and PowerPoint.


INTERNAL APPLICANT POLICY:
Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

BENEFITS:
Full health, vision, dental. 401(k) plans along with a host of voluntary plans such as car insurance, legal services and more.
DISCLOSURE
By applying to a job at Kestra Financial, Inc., you are agreeing to the following statements:
• You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.
• It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national or