Senior People Business Partner

The Senior People Business Partner at AssetMark, plays a critical leadership role in driving the strategic HR initiative, guiding senior leaders, and shaping organizational effectiveness across the business. This position requires a seasoned HR professional with a strong consultative presence, a track record of influencing executive decision-making, and the ability to lead through complexity with agility and sound judgement. The ideal candidate is an independent self-starter who takes the initiative to improve processes and resolve issues before they arise, while performing professionally in a fast-paced environment with composure and willingness to change direction quickly when needed. 

We can consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Charlotte, NC office.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leadership, enabling business growth and organizational effectiveness through proactive HR strategies.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, managing risk and driving equitable outcomes.
• Partner with functional and executive leadership to diagnose organizational needs, design tailored development strategies, and implement scalable HR solutions.
• Deliver core HR processes effectively, including performance management, promotions, terminations, investigations, and leaves of absence.
• Drive enterprise-wide talent initiatives such as succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with L&D and HR teams to implement employee and manager development programs, focus groups, and organizational design efforts.
• Drive accountability and actively manage quarterly Check-ins, headcount reviews, Org & Leadership reviews, Goal setting and Compensation planning within your client group
• Represent HR in leadership meetings and contribute to business strategy from a people and culture perspective.
• Guide decision-making by considering broader business implications and evaluating multiple alternatives.
• Lead change management initiatives to foster adaptability and organizational resilience.
• Coach and mentor junior HR team members, contributing to a high-performing HR function.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines while balancing conflicting demands
• High level of integrity, discretion, and judgment in dealing with confidential information and sensitive issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, strong influencing and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align HR initiatives to enterprise goals.
• Adaptable and resilient; thrives in dynamic environments requiring iterative thinking and innovation.
• Strong Organizational Design skills (experience in Succession Planning, Talent management, Facilitation, Organizational Design)
• Confident/Diplomatic
• Highest standards of professional ethics
• Flexible and pragmatic - "how can we make it work" approach required
• Results orientated & highly motivated to demonstrate effective execution

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required; advance degree or HR certification preferred.
• 7+ years of Human Resources experience; ideally within the Financial Services sector
• Strong relationship management experience, consulting skills and demonstrable evidence of influence at a senior level.

Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $110,000 and $125,000.

This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Who We Are & What We Offer:

AssetMark’s mission is centered around helping financial advisors make a difference in the lives of their clients. To help them do that, we aim to provide advisors with holistic support. We offer compelling technology that facilitates a better client experience, consulting services that ensure advisors’ businesses are running at their best and a comprehensive suite of investment solutions. AssetMark’s platform empowers advisors to provide the highest level of service possible to their clients.

AssetMark’s culture is driven by our mission and connected by our values; Heart, Integrity, Excellence and Respect. You will join a team that lives these values every day by doing the best and what is right in all we do  and encouraging different ideas for continual success and innovation. Additionally, we offer a wide range of benefits to meet the needs of our team members and their families.

• Flex Time Off or Paid Time/Sick Time Off
• 401K – 6% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO
• HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only)
• Volunteer Time Off
• Career Development / Recognition
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Hybrid Work Schedule

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.