Wehrtyou

People Partner

New York, NY, United States

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$250kDetected 7 days ago

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About the role

The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen and EQ, experience supporting engineering teams, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Culture Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products.

Lead and manage workforce planning for the teams you support, helping leaders anticipate talent gaps, succession needs, and growth opportunities
Design tailored talent solutions for software engineers, including professional development, mentorship models, and high-potential development
Partner with members of the People Operations team to execute on people initiatives and collaborate on building and improving processes
Coordinate offsites, leadership retreats, and team-building workshops that bridge the gap between strategic goal-setting and meaningful team connection
Maintain a pulse on organizational morale and office dynamics to proactively address engagement trends and foster an inclusive, high-energy environment

8+ years of progressive HR experience, with a proven track record supporting engineering or highly technical teams
Proven ability to coach highly analytical leaders through complex interpersonal and organizational challenges
Strong business acumen, including the ability to "look around corners" and anticipate talent implications of technical strategy
Strong analytical skills and a high degree of comfort using data to inform decision-making
Exceptional judgment and professional maturity, with the ability to act as a trusted, neutral advisor across all levels of the organization
Deep understanding of the software engineering lifecycle and the dynamics of high-performance, intellectually rigorous environments
Direct experience in organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies
A natural bias toward simplicity and high-impact solutions over bureaucracy
A hands-on, collaborative approach that prioritizes crafting specific tools and processes that fit our unique needs over generic HR programs

Foundational knowledge of Organizational Development (a related degree or equivalent is preferred, but not required)

Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon.

The estimated base salary range for this position is 200,000 - 250,000 USD per year (or local equivalent).

Partner with technical leads to evaluate team health, identify friction points, and optimize structures to drive team effectiveness and long-term engagement

mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech.
We're a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization-from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond.
We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike.
At HRT we're friends and colleagues - whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code.
We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT?
Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued.
HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives.
HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we'd love to get to know you.

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