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Senior HR Consultant

New York, New York Temporary USD100,000 - USD105,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a Senior HR Consultant to provide high-level HR support and drive key initiatives within the organization. This role will focus on employee relations, compliance, talent strategy, and process improvement in a highly regulated financial environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR leadership within financial services and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
  • Provide high-level HR support and drive key initiatives within the organization.
  • Contract to hire based on performance.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading financial services firm with a global presence, specializing in investment management, risk advisory, and financial technology. They are committed to fostering a high-performance work environment while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to support their HR function in a strategic capacity.

Job Description

  • Partner with leadership to provide strategic HR guidance on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
  • Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations (SEC, FINRA, DOL) and employment laws.
  • Lead HR policy updates and process improvements to align with industry best practices.
  • Oversee employee relations cases, investigations, and conflict resolution.
  • Support talent management strategies, including leadership development and succession planning.
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure HR policies and procedures meet regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with organizational change management and workforce restructuring efforts.
  • Provide guidance on compensation, benefits, and retention strategies.
  • Manage HR data and reporting to drive decision-making and compliance tracking.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience: 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in financial services.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Skills: Deep knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance, and financial industry HR practices.
  • Preferred: HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) and experience in SEC- or FINRA-regulated environments.
  • Proven ability to navigate complex employee relations issues with discretion and professionalism.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a prestigious financial firm on strategic HR initiatives.
  • Exposure to high-level decision-making in a regulated, fast-paced environment.
  • Potential for extension or future consulting opportunities within the firm.
Contact
Kathryn Mettler
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6655976

Job summary

Sector
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Consultant
Industry
Business Services
Location
New York
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Kathryn Mettler
Job Reference
JN-012025-6655976