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Director, Human Resources

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Director, Human Resources

Boston, MA

Job Description:

At Fidelity, our greatest asset is our associates, and we focus on building an environment that allows people to perform at their best and make an impact! Fidelity is committed to advancing in times of challenge, and we will continue efforts to accelerate our support, development, and the professional experience of our Associates. We believe this is central to continued strong growth and growing our market position.

The Role

The HR (Human Resources) Director will deliver HR business partner services and lead compensation, recruitment, diversity, training and organizational development initiatives in support of Fidelity's Wealth business. This person will provide coaching and support to mid and senior-level managers to improve their people leadership effectiveness and drive enterprise and business unit (BU) specific talent programs. Key areas of focus include organizational design, workforce planning, coaching and feedback, performance and change management, inclusion and engagement efforts. This role is on the HR team supporting the Marketing & Social Platforms and Customer Knowledge & Strategic Insights (CKSI) organizations within Fidelity Wealth.

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The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • 10+ years of HR business partner experience
  • Strong HR business partner capability across broad areas, including talent acquisition, compensation, inclusive talent strategies, employee relations, organizational design and development, workforce planning, and change management
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, proactively building strong consultative and collaborative relationships with HR colleagues and business partners and effectively navigating across business units and functions
  • Combines business knowledge with curiosity and empathy in actively listening to the needs and concerns of business leaders and functional partners to develop strategic recommendations
  • Confident in partnering with and coaching leaders at all levels, challenging and influencing difficult issues and strategic decisions, as well as providing sophisticated solutions to complex issues in an ambiguous environment
  • Proactive problem solver who demonstrates critical thinking, analytical skills, decision-making, good judgment, independence, autonomy and accountability when executing your work
  • Analytical mindset, comfortable with data analysis tools, and ability to tell a story and influence organizational and talent decisions using data in consultation with leadership
  • Proven ability, flexibility, and resourcefulness to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment, having comfort with ambiguity
  • Ability to gain subject matter expertise in a short time period and apply institutional knowledge to develop quality solutions

The Value You Deliver

  • Working with leaders to ensure our associates are positioned for success - planning, hiring, training, mentoring, and developing them to meet significant business goals
  • Participating in talent management initiatives to identify, assess, develop, engage, and reward hard-working and high potential talent and ensure development solutions are in place to build capability vital for future business leaders
  • Developing, aligning and executing people practices, programs, and initiatives in support of the business
  • Providing situational coaching and feedback to mid and senior level managers
  • Bringing data, measures, and analytics to influence decisions and guide prioritization of attention and investment of resources
  • Advising leaders on sensitive performance-related situations and their business implications

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA; Smithfield, RI, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2097415
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

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

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

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

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

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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