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Mission Statement

The Investments Team

Why This Role Matters

The HR Business Partner - Investments plays a critical and highly visible role in shaping the team behind the performance. This position ensures the Investments function is positioned to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent, bringing forward the talent strategies, leadership support, and organizational effectiveness needed to compete for the best in the market and sustain a best-in-class investment platform. The HR Business Partner supporting Investments will help shape high-performing teams, navigate complex compensation and retention strategies, and drive organizational effectiveness within a specialized function. This role offers a rare combination of hands-on partnership, strategic impact, and the opportunity to support one of the most critical functions within TRS.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Partner with investment leadership and business units to develop and implement HR strategies that support investment performance and long-term system goals.
• Provide consultative support on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development specific to investment functions.
• Advise on and administer compensation strategies aligned with investment benchmarks, ensuring market competitiveness, and internal equity.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain specialized investment talent in a competitive labor market.
• Provide oversight and guidance on onboarding and integration strategies for highly specialized investment hires to accelerate time-to-productivity.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development planning, tailored to investment team objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by supporting leadership in navigating complex employee relations matters that may have reputational, legal, or fiduciary implications.
• Develop and monitor retention strategies for critical investment talent, including career pathing and succession pipelines.

Essential Functions (Continued)

• Partner with Learning & Development to design programs that enhance investment team capabilities and leadership effectiveness.
• Collaborates with investment leadership to support learning and development needs through TRS University, helping to coordinate the delivery of targeted programs that enhance technical expertise, leadership capability, and overall workforce effectiveness within the investment function.
• Analyze workforce data and trends to inform decision-making and recommend solutions to leadership.
• Support change management efforts related to shifts in investment strategy, departmental restructuring, or market-driven adjustments.
• Facilitate workforce and organizational effectiveness assessments to ensure optimal team structure and alignment with investment strategy.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends in institutional investing and human capital practices to proactively advise leadership.
• Assists HR Operations Supervisor on initiatives/projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong strategic consulting and business partnering skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to interpret workforce data, evaluate highly specialized positions for talent acquisition, compensation data, and market trends to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex HR concepts into clear, actionable guidance that align with evolving investment priorities and market conditions.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills in complex, high-impact situations.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of investment functions.
• Knowledge of workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management strategies.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and provide sound, unbiased recommendations.
• Ability to think strategically while executing operationally in a fast-paced, specialized environment.
• Ability to assess organizational risk and proactively develop mitigation strategies related to talent.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner or strategic HR advisor.
• Experience supporting investment, finance, or highly specialized technical teams strongly preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred