The HR Business Partner provides strategic insights, manages employee relations issues, and collaborates closely with business leaders to enhance organizational performance and culture.
WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The HR Business Partner is an integral part of the people and culture strategy for PEAK6 portfolio businesses. They serve as a trusted advisor to our business leaders - providing strategic insights, resolving complex employee relations issues, and driving initiatives to enhance organizational performance and culture. They collaborate closely with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, ensuring effective talent management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
As we continue to build our Austin Headquarters, this role will have the unique opportunity to shape our in-office culture and enhance our employee experience. This role will sit at our PEAK6 parent company and support our small businesses: Zogo, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, and We Insure.
This role will be required to work in our Austin office 5 days per week.
You'll be responsible for
YOUR EXPERIENCE
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
#PEAK6
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The HR Business Partner is an integral part of the people and culture strategy for PEAK6 portfolio businesses. They serve as a trusted advisor to our business leaders - providing strategic insights, resolving complex employee relations issues, and driving initiatives to enhance organizational performance and culture. They collaborate closely with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, ensuring effective talent management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
As we continue to build our Austin Headquarters, this role will have the unique opportunity to shape our in-office culture and enhance our employee experience. This role will sit at our PEAK6 parent company and support our small businesses: Zogo, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, and We Insure.
This role will be required to work in our Austin office 5 days per week.
You'll be responsible for
- Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with internal customers across the organization, focusing on enhancing the employee experience and ensuring HR processes align with business needs.
- HR Program Implementation: Collaborate with the HR team to design and implement effective processes, procedures, and programs that enhance organizational efficiency and support business goals.
- Support the Organization: Act as the primary HR point of contact for the specific department, providing day-to-day support, guidance on HR initiatives, and promoting employee engagement.
- Culture Enhancement: Partner with various departments to bolster the company's culture, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive work environment that aligns with corporate values.
- Employee Relations: Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring they are handled legally and in line with company policies. Provide guidance and support to management and staff in resolving conflicts and improving workplace relations.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years in Human Resources, with substantial experience in employee relations and supporting various teams or matrixed organizations.
- Experience using HRIS systems like Workday. Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience managing compensation and annual review cycles within an HR framework preferred
- HRCI or SHRM certification is strongly preferred.
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
#PEAK6
Top Skills
Google Suite
Hris Systems
Microsoft Office Suite
Workday
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