Associate, Human Resources Generalist

Pzena Investment Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $70 billion in global equity assets. We provide equity investment management services for institutional investors, leading corporate, public and individual clients on a world-wide basis by way of separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and other commingled vehicles since our firm founding in 1995. 

Our team of approximately 160 employees is mostly based in our headquarters in Manhattan and we have additional offices in London, Dublin and Melbourne. We are a growing company, in the size of our team, our locations, and our assets under management. We seek partners, not just employees, at every level in the firm and are looking for an exceptional new team member to grow with us. At Pzena, we invest in your career and have a strong track record of internal mobility.

As a key member of our Human Resources team, you will report directly to our Chief Human Resources Officer. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to contribute cross-functionally to the exciting transformation of our HR department. This is a newly created role for our team as we reimagine the strategy and build scalable, future-proof solutions. 

This is a critical position supporting HR Operations, talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, benefits administration and technology optimization initiatives globally for the firm. The employee will work closely with senior HR team members to design HR processes, provide reporting and insights, and execute on the HR agenda. In addition, they would assume some HR generalist responsibilities and provide essential support in various human resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, and administrative tasks. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• HR Operations & Compliance: Collaborate with senior HR team members to design and optimize HR processes. 

• Benefits Administration: Support benefits programs, manage relationships with our global benefits providers and provide assistance with enrollment and inquiries. 

• Onboarding: Ensure smooth onboarding processes for all new global hires. 

• Talent Acquisition: Assist with recruiting top talent for the firm, supporting full-cycle recruitment efforts and help manage our internship programs. 

• Employee Development & Performance Management: Support the development and implementation of employee training, development programs, and performance management systems. 

• Technology Optimization: Help identify opportunities to streamline and optimize HR technology solutions, including, but not limited to BambooHR and Greenhouse. 

• Reporting & Insights: Provide essential reporting and insights on HR-related data, supporting decision-making at all levels of the organization. 

• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support across all HR functions. 

The ideal candidate has: 

• An entrepreneurial mindset 

• Insatiable curiosity 

• Commitment to continuous learning  

• A drive for excellence 

• Critical thinking skills 

• Resourcefulness 

• An obsession with details 

• Laser-focused on execution 

• Excited by change 

• Leans into ambiguity  

• Demonstrates a growth mindset & low ego 

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.  

Note: We are currently working in a hybrid environment with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote. 
 
Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required 

• 2-5+ years’ of relevant human resources experience 
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