HR Generalist

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm allocating internal capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. Our collective expertise spans traders, engineers, and technologists, unified by an unwavering dedication to enhance our efficiency as a premier liquidity provider for globally listed derivatives. We leverage groundbreaking execution and pricing technologies to elevate and improve how financial markets operate. Maven continues to scale its operations while preserving the dynamic energy and innovative culture of a start-up, but without the associated risks.

Maven has a culture that is relaxed and informal but highly rewarding of strong performance; there's no dress code, plenty of free food and regular social events. We have offices in Chicago, New York, London, Amsterdam, Monaco, and Hong Kong.

The Core HR team at Maven is an engaged and proactive team. We are dedicated to providing a market-leading employee experience and enabling our staff to unleash their potential. We are looking for a HR Generalist to join our Chicago office to forge close connections with the business, identify needs, and support HR initiatives.

 

WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO DO:

• Act as a true generalist who can support employees and the HR team with benefits, performance management, payroll, compliance, HRIS management, immigration, internal communications, company policies and procedures, etc
• Support the entire employee lifecycle including pre-onboarding, onboarding, transitions, and exits
• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and provide timely solutions
• Work with HR Manager and immigration attorneys to support immigration and visa processes, ensuring compliance and a smooth employee experience
• Maintain HRIS, performance management system, and company policies/documents to ensure data is accurate and up to date
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workflows, and employee programs locally and on a global level
• Collaborate with the global People team to ensure employee experience is aligned across regions

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Essential:

• Experience working for a multi-state, global company
• Experience working with immigration and global mobility
• At least 2-4 years of experience in HR
• Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and timely execution
• Willingness and ability to conduct administrative work with high accuracy
• Able to flex mid-stream as needed to meet shifting business needs
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
• Proactive approach

 

Desired skills:

• SHRM or PHR certification
• HR Tech experience- Bob, Culture Amp and Trinet experience ideal
• Experience in financial services

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Amazing opportunity to be a key member of a highly committed employee owned trading firm
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance and a 401k match
• The upside of start-up without the associated risks
• Great friendly, informal and highly rewarding culture
• Informal dress code, loads of social events, free food etc.
• Fast growing global firm with plenty of opportunity where you will have significant impact
• Annual compensation up to $110,000 USD plus eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses