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HR Business Partner -Business Operations

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As an HR Business Partner, you will support day-to-day HR operations and provide guidance on key HR matters, including employee relations, compliance, and HR policy execution. You will play a key role in implementing and contributing to HR programs and initiatives across the organization, managing processes within Workday’s HRIS system, and ensuring the smooth administration of core HR programs. Additionally, you will help align HR strategies with broader organizational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop their expertise in business partnering.

Who we are: 

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilising the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritise safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Business Partnership: Establish strong partnerships with the business operations department to understand their strategic objectives, challenges, and talent needs. Proactively provide guidance and support on HR matters to drive the achievement of business goals. Partner with managers to identify high-potential employees, develop succession plans, and support career development initiatives.
  • Performance Management: Guide managers on performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, feedback, and development plans across the business. Help establish a culture of continuous feedback and coaching to drive employee growth and development.
  • Employee Relations: Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations across the business. Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, working with legal teams as necessary.
  • HR Analytics and Reporting: Utilize HR data and analytics to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement. Prepare reports and presentations for leaders, highlighting key HR metrics and recommending action plans. Leverage local data experts to develop analytics.
  • Employee Engagement: Support local and global initiatives to enhance employee engagement and overall employee experience. Foster a positive work environment and culture that aligns with the organization's values.
  • Contribute to HR Operations: Execute a wide range of HR programs and initiatives, including merit and bonus processes, employee transfers, leave management, and first-year performance feedback loops, leveraging Workday’s global HRIS system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Onboarding & Offboarding Programs: Support and manage the onboarding and offboarding check-in programs, including conducting regular HR check-ins with new hires and exit interviews with departing employees to ensure a smooth transition, gathering feedback, and identifying areas for improvement in the employee experience.
  • Separation Process Management: Manage employee terminations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.
  • Employee Support & Point of Contact: Serve as a point of contact for employees, addressing HR-related inquiries, complaints, and providing guidance on performance management, employee relations, and HR policies.

 

Who you are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of professional HR experience, preferably that spans a wide array of HR functional areas.
  • Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
  • Proven ability to manage projects from initiation to execution, with strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation and persuasion abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with Atlassian and Workday a plus.
  • Able to come in the office Monday-Friday for the first ninety days.

 

What you’ll get:

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

  • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries

  • A highly competitive compensation package

  • Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure

  • 401(k) match up to 50%

  • Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage

  • 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays

  • Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

 

At Optiver, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. 

 

 

Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above. 

 

Base Salary Range

$115,000 - $140,000 USD

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