Senior People Partner - Legal, Compliance, & Risk
WFA Digital Insight
As the remote job market continues to grow, demand for skilled People Partners has increased significantly. With a 25% rise in fintech companies over the past year, the need for strategic HR expertise has never been more pressing. Mercury, a pioneering fintech firm, is seeking a Senior People Partner to drive organizational scale and team health. This role stands out for its emphasis on creative problem-solving and principled decision-making. Before applying, candidates should be aware that they will need to demonstrate a passion for building innovative people processes and a willingness to speak up on sensitive issues.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Senior People Partner at Mercury, you will play a vital role in shaping the company's organizational health and team effectiveness. You will work closely with leaders across the Legal, Compliance, and Risk organizations to provide strategic HR support and guidance. This role is critical in driving business outcomes and scaling the company's growth.The People Partner team at Mercury is dedicated to creating an environment where talented individuals can thrive. You will be part of a collaborative and dynamic team that is passionate about building engaged, productive, and inclusive teams. As a Senior People Partner, you will report to the Head of People Partners and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive key talent processes and organizational initiatives.
Mercury is a fintech company that is committed to investing in its people. The company believes that exceptional companies are built by exceptional people, and it is dedicated to creating an environment where talented individuals can grow and develop. As a Senior People Partner, you will be instrumental in shaping this vision and driving the company's people strategy.
What You Will Do
- Act as a strategic HR partner to executives and leaders across Legal, Compliance, and Risk
- Provide consultative support on people-related issues, including performance management, employee relations, and organizational development
- Drive key talent processes, including annual performance reviews, talent planning, and compensation cycles
- Partner with cross-functional teams to build impactful programs spanning recruiting, talent management, employee relations, internal mobility, and employee engagement
- Keep a finger on the pulse of organizational health and design interventions to address potential challenges or areas of risk
- Coach and advise leaders and managers on people-related issues, including performance management, coaching, and employee development
- Develop and implement creative HR solutions to drive business outcomes and scale the company's growth
- Collaborate with the People team to build and implement people processes and programs that can scale with the company's growth
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 7-10+ years of experience in a people-facing HR role, with at least 2 years as an HR Business Partner
- Skilled in coaching, facilitation, and influencing colleagues at different levels
- Experience working in a high-growth company, preferably in the fintech or tech industry
- Strong business acumen and understanding of the fintech industry
- Ability to build thoughtful, innovative people processes that can scale with the company's growth
- Passion for tackling problems and solving them in a creative and principled way
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information discreetly
- Experience working with HR tools and systems, including Workday, Lattice, and Notion
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
- Knowledge of fintech or banking regulations and compliance
- Experience with data analysis and reporting, particularly in HR metrics and analytics
- Certification in HR, such as SHRM or HRCI
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive base salary and equity package
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching program
- Flexible PTO policy and remote work options
- Professional development opportunities, including training and conference sponsorships
- Access to cutting-edge HR tools and systems, including Workday, Lattice, and Notion
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of talented professionals
How to Stand Out
- Develop a deep understanding of the fintech industry and the company's business goals to provide strategic HR support.
- Showcase your experience working with HR tools and systems, including Workday, Lattice, and Notion.
- Highlight your ability to build innovative people processes that can scale with the company's growth.
- Prepare examples of creative HR solutions you have developed and implemented in previous roles.
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to coaching and advising leaders and managers on people-related issues.
- Research the company's culture and values to demonstrate your alignment with the company's mission and vision.
- Be prepared to negotiate your salary and equity package based on industry standards and your level of experience.
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