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Senior HR Business Partner

AT MarketAxess
MarketAxess

Senior HR Business Partner

New York, NY

About Us 

MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world’s largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns, because no one’s ever done this before. But now, more than 2,000 clients around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we’re going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There. 

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The Role

The Senior HR Business Partner will work closely with business leaders across the US. This role will provide hands-on partnership and strategic insight in areas such as leadership coaching, organizational design, employee relations, performance management, conflict management and compensation. The Senior HRBP will excel at working in a fast-paced environment, thrive on building and innovating, and have a strong ability to drive initiatives forward despite any roadblocks. Success in this position requires the ability to gain trust and respect of our Global Management Team and effectively engage, collaborate, and have a positive and lasting impact on them and their teams. 

This role reports to the Head of US HR Business Partners. 

How You'll Help Take Us There

  • Partner with the Global Management Team and their leadership teams to build meaningful relationships and quickly gain credibility and establish trust. 
  • Provide strategic leadership by analyzing workforce trends, identifying organizational gaps, and developing talent strategies and solutions that drive business performance. 
  • Effectively deliver guidance and counsel to business leaders, while maintaining integrity of all HR policies and practices. 
  • Be accountable for the successful delivery/implementation of HR initiatives (e.g., advising on compensation decisions, driving organizational design, employee retention and engagement, and supporting leaders in managing change). 
  • Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations and effectively partner with Legal for risk mitigation. 
  • Provide HR support across a variety of value-added initiatives in areas such as development, internal mobility, employee engagement, goal setting and performance management. 
  • Collaborate with the Global HRBP team along with HR Ops, Compensation, Organizational Development and Recruitment to ensure company-wide success of people programs and initiatives. 
  • Lead performance calibrations with business leaders to inform year-end compensation and pay for performance decisions. 
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal team as needed/required. 

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in an HR discipline 
  • 8+ years of experience working as a Human Resources Business Partner, preferably in a global organization, supporting a population of 500+ employees 
  • Experience supporting C-Level leadership and senior management in a complex and regulated environment 
  • Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to tailor their style as needed to effectively influence and develop relationships with all levels of leadership, employees, and peers 
  • Experience with executive onboarding, talent management and development, retention, and compensation administration, plus a strong familiarity with a wide range of HR and recruiting policies, practices, and trends 
  • Highly experienced in handling complex ER issues and risk mitigation 
  • Strong excel skills with ability to work with HR reporting & analytics to generate insights and present findings back to the HR team and the business 
  • Organizational design experience including career pathing and department restructuring or acquisitions 
  • Ability to execute firm-wide HR initiatives with excellence in a dynamic, global, and collaborative environment 
  • High energy and ability to work in fast-paced environment demonstrating curiosity and drive with an innovative mindset 
  • Remains professional under pressure and demonstrates resilience during difficult or unexpected situations 

What You Can Expect from Us

 

  • Hybrid Environment: Our employees enjoy a mix of working in the office and from home
  • Free Food: We provide free lunch for employees when they are working in the office. Plus, our offices are stocked with snacks
  • Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO package including vacation and personal days, sick leave and charity days
  • Generous Parental Leave: Up to 20 weeks fully paid leave
  • 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $17,500
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Employees can purchase MarketAxess common stock at a discount
  • Wellness Stipend: We provide employees with up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more
  • Onsite Healthcare: We offer convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location
  • Tuition Assistance and Professional Development: Benefit from live and on-demand learning, role-specific training, employee-led Lunch and Learns and guest speakers
  • Core benefits: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs

 

 

For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $175,000 USD to $205,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs.

MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: 4566209006
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Pension
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Founder led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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