Human Resources Business Partner - Investments

## Human Resources Business Partner
- Investments Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Chicago, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 27 Days Agojob requisition :
R26 00029

It is inspiring to work in an organization where individuals are deeply committed to the mission and values that drive our success.
We are dedicated to delivering expert pension service to Illinois public educators as they earn their promised retirement security.

Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees and are committed to supporting their professional growth. If you believe the open position is a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply!
Mission Statement:
Delivering expert pension service to Illinois public Educators as they earn their promised retirement security.
The Investments Team:
The Investments team at TRS plays a critical role in advancing the System's mission by managing and monitoring more than $83.7 billion in assets in a highly specialized, performance-driven environment.
Comprised of more than 30 investment professionals and continuing to grow, the team is responsible for evaluating and selecting external investment managers across the portfolio. Investments span a broad range of strategies, including public equities, fixed income, real assets, hedge funds, and private markets. The team's investment process is rigorous and highly analytical, grounded in deep qualitative and quantitative due diligence.

Investment professionals engage directly with existing and prospective managers to assess performance, risk, and portfolio fit. The Investments team operates with high expectations for talent, accountability, and collaboration, where the strength of the team directly drives long-term outcomes for the System and its members.
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:

Under the direction of the HRBP Supervisor, this position serves as a strategic advisor to investment leadership, aligning human capital strategies with the operational and long-term objectives of the investment department. The role is responsible for driving talent strategies that support the attraction, development, and retention of highly specialized investment professionals within a competitive market.
The HRBP – Investments provides consultative expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, and performance management, while assisting in the development and administration of compensation strategies that balance market competitiveness, internal equity, and public sector accountability. This position partners closely with leadership to assess organizational effectiveness, mitigate talent-related risks, and support succession planning for critical roles.
A strong understanding of investment management organizations and/or asset allocators and investment functions is essential to provide informed guidance and advance the performance and sustainability of the investment department.
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* 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…