HR Generalist

About the Client

Our client is a privately held investment firm with a 50-year history of independent thinking and long-term success. Analysts and brokers collaborate to identify high-conviction opportunities, each managing their own client accounts. While ideas are shared, individual perspectives and accountability drive a culture of trust and thoughtful decision-making.

This is a unique opportunity for a mid-level HR professional to join a small, high-trust environment and grow into a future HR leader. The right candidate will bring curiosity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability, thriving in a role that blends hands-on HR responsibilities with exposure to strategic people initiatives.

As an HR Generalist, you will help shape culture, support employees at all levels, and build scalable processes that keep the firm operating smoothly. This is a career-building role for someone who is proactive, humble, and eager to learn in a lean, people-centric environment.

• Operational Excellence
  • Own core HR processes, including recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration
  • Maintain compliance with employment laws and manage vendor relationships
  • Partner with external counsel as needed on employment-related matters
• Strategic & Cultural Initiatives
  • Support performance management and engagement programs, including annual reviews and culture-building initiatives
  • Collaborate on employee handbook updates, policies, and process improvements
  • Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and enhance team connectivity
• Trusted Employee Partner
  • Serve as a confidential and empathetic point of contact for employees at all levels
  • Build trust across the firm by supporting both day-to-day needs and longer-term people strategies

Core Experience

• 3–7 years in an HR generalist or People Operations role, ideally in financial services, fintech, or professional services
• Proven track record in full-cycle recruiting, benefits/vendor management, and policy development
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment law and ability to collaborate with external counsel
• SHRM certification (or willingness to obtain)

Behavioral & Soft Skills

• Emotionally intelligent and discreet:
  You build trust naturally and handle sensitive matters with care
• Adaptable and proactive:
  You thrive in an environment without rigid structures and take initiative to improve processes
• Collaborative and people-focused:
  You communicate clearly and engage well at all levels of the organization
• Growth-oriented:
  You are curious, open to feedback, and excited by the opportunity to evolve into a broader HR leadership role over time

This position is being advertised on behalf of a partner organization. Employment terms, benefits, and conditions may vary and are subject to the policies of the hiring company. Details on the specific requirements and conditions for this role will be provided during the recruitment process.

Power To Fly  supports a fully remote team and core coverage with country specific benefits. This may include health care, a retirement savings plan, parental and adoption leave and perks such as self-directed budgets to support learning and growth. We also offer unlimited personal time off and mentorship opportunities.