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Director, Human Resources

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Durham

AI generated summary

  • You must develop HR initiatives, assess organizational effectiveness, identify talent needs, influence strategic decisions, analyze data trends, excel in project coordination, and build strong relationships.
  • You will lead HR initiatives, assess organizational effectiveness, manage talent strategies, advise on performance, coordinate staffing, and use data analytics to drive business improvements.

Requirements

  • Develops, aligns and executes HR programs and initiatives; seeks successful completion in support of business unit plans.
  • Assess organizational effectiveness from multiple views of impact and develop solutions to support business improvements
  • Identifies talent needs, risks and gaps; builds and coordinates execution of a plan to address using talent management tools and resources. Facilitates, implements and/or participates in Talent Review/Succession Planning roundtables for business partners, owning the entire process across the BU/ Function as required.
  • Helps business ensure bench strength by advising with leaders on decisions to build, buy or develop talent addressing benefits and risks of each strategy.
  • Reviews trends in compensation and recommends opportunities and interventions for better alignment of programs to meet business needs
  • Identifies organizational capabilities needed to deliver against business results, using and integrating Fidelity's Leadership principles and Manager Effectiveness
  • Demonstrate strong business acumen and how HR and talent strategies can drive business results
  • Partner with business leaders to influence strategic decisions and provide solutions to sophisticated issues
  • Excel at interpreting data, recognizing trends and themes, and advising with the business using measures and results
  • Ability to connect and integrate priorities to ensure aligned, and scalable service delivery
  • Excellent project coordinator and can think end-to-end about the work to be implemented
  • Ability to easily build relationships and have strong emotional intelligence
  • Proficient in organizational change and understand key points of engagement, communication, and influence
  • Confident in stepping forward to confront difficult issues and can view colleagues as “clients”
  • Thrive with the opportunity to master new concepts and simplify sophisticated ideas into easily understood concepts
  • Demonstrate vitality and dedication to progress and not satisfied with the status quo
  • Ability to be pragmatic and results oriented with experience driving execution of service within matrix organizations

Responsibilities

  • Develops, aligns and executes HR programs and initiatives; seeks successful completion in support of business unit plans.
  • Assess organizational effectiveness from multiple views of impact and develop solutions to support business improvements
  • Identifies talent needs, risks and gaps; builds and coordinates execution of a plan to address using talent management tools and resources. Facilitates, implements and/or participates in Talent Review/Succession Planning roundtables for business partners, owning the entire process across the BU/ Function as required.
  • Helps business ensure bench strength by advising with leaders on decisions to build, buy or develop talent addressing benefits and risks of each strategy.
  • Reviews trends in compensation and recommends opportunities and interventions for better alignment of programs to meet business needs
  • Identifies organizational capabilities needed to deliver against business results, using and integrating Fidelity's Leadership principles and Manager Effectiveness
  • Working with leaders to ensure our associates are positioned for success – planning, hiring, training, mentor, and developing them to meet significant business goals
  • Participating in talent management initiatives to identify, assess, develop, engage, and reward hard-working and high potential talent and ensure development solutions are in place to build capability vital for future leaders of the business
  • Assessing the organization and participating in the development and execution of a talent strategy and key priorities to increase organizational performance and efficiency
  • Bringing data, measures, and analytics to influence decisions and guide prioritization of attention and investment of resources
  • Coordinating staffing strategies and assisting in the sourcing strategy and selection process for key roles
  • Crafting effective organizations, learning strategies and actions to ensure they perform well
  • Advising leaders on sensitive performance-related situations and their business implications

FAQs

What is the role of the Director of Human Resources at Fidelity?

The Director, Human Resources at Fidelity supports the Workplace Investing (WI) Technology HR team by delivering HR strategies that drive business results, focusing on talent management, organizational effectiveness, and aligning HR programs with business unit plans.

Where are the primary sites for the Workplace Investing Technology team?

The primary sites for the WI Technology team are Raleigh, NC; Merrimack, NH; and Westlake, TX.

Does Fidelity provide immigration sponsorship for this position?

No, Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position.

What qualifications or expertise does Fidelity expect from candidates for this role?

Candidates should demonstrate strong business acumen, the ability to build relationships, interpret data, identify talent needs, and have experience in organizational change management.

What are the key responsibilities of the HR Director?

Key responsibilities include developing and executing HR programs, assessing organizational effectiveness, identifying and addressing talent needs, advising on compensation trends, and participating in talent management initiatives.

What skills are especially valued for this position?

Valued skills include strong emotional intelligence, excellent project coordination, data interpretation, relationship building, and the ability to confront difficult issues with confidence.

What is Fidelity's stance on employee development and well-being?

Fidelity is committed to the support, development, and professional experience of its associates, believing it is essential for strong growth and market position.

How does Fidelity's hybrid working model function?

Fidelity’s hybrid working model requires associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office, while also valuing the benefits of offsite work.

What kind of background checks are required for this role?

Candidates will need to go through a background investigation that may include criminal, civil litigations, regulatory review, employment verification, education checks, and a credit review dependent on the role.

Does Fidelity support talent management and succession planning?

Yes, the HR Director will facilitate and participate in Talent Review/Succession Planning roundtables to ensure effective talent management and organizational capability.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1946
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Fidelity, our goal is to make financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We do this by focusing on a diverse set of customers: - from 23 million people investing their life savings, to 20,000 businesses managing their employee benefits to 10,000 advisors needing innovative technology to invest their clients’ money. We offer investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, and many other financial products. Privately held for nearly 70 years, we’ve always believed by providing investors with access to the information and expertise, we can help them achieve better results. That’s been our approach- innovative yet personal, compassionate yet responsible, grounded by a tireless work ethic—it is the heart of the Fidelity way.

Benefits

  • Commuter benefit program

  • Dependent care flexible spending (FSA)

  • Mental health resources

  • Discount programs for employees

  • Maternity & parental leave

  • On-site health & wellness centers