Director, People & Culture Business Partner

Morningstar has been committed to empowering investor success for over 40 years. With a presence in 32 countries, we help investors worldwide achieve their financial goals. We offer independent research and innovative software products to financial advisors and individual investors. We believe that when the investor wins, we all win. 

At Morningstar, your contributions have meaning and can drive change. We offer a place where talented, driven people can grow. Our differences are our strength; the fact that we don’t all think the same way—and that we encourage unique perspectives—helps us create outstanding products and services for our clients. Morningstar values a variety of perspectives and considers a broad range of experiences essential to the intellectual vibrancy of our spaces, the employee experience, and our business success.

The Role 

We believe that people are our most important asset. Their creativity, talent, and willingness to learn are essential to our success. Recruiting and growing great people is critical to Morningstar’s future. We're looking for a People & Culture Business Partner who understands the work we do, the kinds of people who thrive here, and how we collaborate globally. Our goal is to foster a high-performance, employee-oriented culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, and goal achievement. 

This role is based in our Chicago office.

Responsibilities 

• Serve as the primary advisor and consultant to the business unit leader and their leadership team. 

• Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with operational and strategic objectives. 

• Contribute to the development and execution of the business’s talent strategy, with a focus on growth and capability building. 

• Lead People & Culture organizational strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management. 

• Navigate a global work environment to implement global programs while recognizing regional best practices. 

• Identify and implement systematic, scalable solutions by partnering with People & Culture domain experts and cross-functional teams. 

• Coach and support managers to enhance leadership effectiveness, including guidance on coaching, mentoring, training and development, rewards and recognition, and performance management. 

• Collaborate with People & Culture colleagues to proactively improve and globalize work processes that support Morningstar’s business initiatives. 

Desired Experience 

• 5–10 years of experience in human resources as a business leader, with exposure to areas such as talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, employee rewards, and employee relations. 

• Proven ability to earn the trust of senior leaders and serve as a valued advisor to both managers and employees. 

• Experience working effectively in a matrixed, global environment and managing global initiatives. 

• Strong project management and program implementation skills. 

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently. 

• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills. 

• Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification is a plus. 

This role requires unrestricted rights to work permanently in the U.S.

Total Cash Compensation range, inclusive of base pay and annual incentive: $156,350-$281,425

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

• Financial Health
  • 75% 401k match up to 7%
  • Stock Ownership Potential
  • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission

• Physical Health 
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance

• Emotional Health 
  • Trust-Based Time Off