Human Resources Business Partner

Position Summary

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

This role is Hybrid to our Newton, MA location.

• Partner with senior leaders to translate business strategies into effective people and workforce plans aligned to short- and long-term objectives.
• Serve as a thought partner to leaders on organizational effectiveness, culture, and team design.
• Maintain strong understanding of the business, including financial performance, operating model, talent needs, and competitive landscape.
• Lead and embed core talent processes including workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management.
• Partner with Talent Management and Talent Acquisition to enable capability‑building and internal mobility.
• Use workforce data, trends, and insights to proactively identify risks and opportunities related to retention, capacity, and skill gaps.
• Coach leaders on people leadership practices, including performance management, change leadership, team effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Support the execution of HR policies and practices in partnership with Associate Relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant decision‑making.
• Support organizational design, role clarity, and job architecture efforts in partnership with Total Rewards and Talent Management teams.
• Lead and support change initiatives, including restructuring, growth, M&A integration, and transformation efforts.
• Actively review HR metrics and insights to inform business decisions and people strategies.

This position may have direct management responsibilities for one or more HR professionals.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner or equivalent strategic HR role in financial service industry. Retirement industry experience is a significant asset.

Experience leading, coaching and developing high‑performing teams by building knowledge, trust, engagement, and accountability.

Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into people strategies.

Proven ability to use data and insights to influence decisions and drive outcomes.

Knowledge of human resources disciplines.

Excellent coaching, relationship‑building, and communication skills.

Results‑oriented with experience working in fast paced growth environment.

Travel as necessary; up to 20%.

The national average salary range for this role is $140,000 - $200,000 in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment.

We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case‑by‑case basis. Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid‑Time‑Off, etc. For more information, please visit