Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) is a boutique asset management firm that offers a diverse array of actively-managed and outcome-oriented investment strategies, along with white-glove trust and wealth services, to institutional, intermediary and private wealth clients. For over 40 years, Westwood's client-first approach has fostered strong, long-term client relationships due to our unwavering commitment to delivering bespoke investment strategies with a vehicle-optimized approach, exceptional counsel and unparalleled client service.

Our flexible and agile approach to investing allows us to adapt to constantly changing markets, while continually seeking innovative strategies that meet our investors' short and long-term needs.

Our team at Westwood comes from varied backgrounds and life experiences, which reflects our origins as a woman-founded firm. We are committed to incorporating diverse insights and knowledge into all aspects of our services and solutions. Our culture and approach to our business reflect our core values—integrity, reliability, responsiveness, adaptability, flexibility and collaboration—and underpin our constant pursuit of excellence. For more information on Westwood, please visit  Based in Dallas, Westwood also maintains offices in Chicago and Houston.

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for serving as a strategic and trusted advisor and coach to our leaders and managers on employee-related matters including Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Performance Management etc.

Leadership, Counsel and Policy Interpretation:

• Provide leadership, counsel and support to managers and supervisors on policy interpretation and other employee relations matters, including but not limited to:
  Hiring, On-Boarding, Retention, Performance Management, and General Employee Relations matters
• Hold leaders accountable, manage pushback constructively, and provide data-driven insights when necessary
• Coach leaders on team effectiveness, people issues and culture, performance management, conflict resolution and change leadership

Hire to Retire:

• Partner with leaders in the end-to-end Hire to Retire people processes to include recruiting, onboarding and new hire orientations.
• Lead the internship program, contractors and temporary hires to include recruiting, onboarding, experiential initiatives and offboarding.
• Support off boarding processes to include terminations, PIPs, exit interviews etc.

Learning & Development, HR Strategy, Employee Involvement, HR Compliance, D & I, Employee Relations:

• Identify, design and facilitate Learning and Development initiatives such as Linked In Learning, or other HC related topics that support operational goals.
• Support Performance Management Process throughout the year including program updates, training, tracking and monitoring.
• Participate and collaborate with other members of the Human Capital Team to develop departmental goals, objectives and projects to ensure an effective, sustainable, people strategy over the long-term.
• Maintain visibility representing HC on teams or committees designated by HC leadership and physical presence as needed across our locations.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Assist and support Affirmative Action program, policies and procedures.
• Support D & I initiatives as needed.
• Assist and support human resource procedures, policies and handbook interpretation and updates.
• Conduct objective internal investigations into general employment matters and complaints with escalation as needed.

Data Analytics:

• Identify and use various metrics and data to measure and support HC programs and strategy. Align these programs with business goals and…