Human Resources Advisor

Pzena Investment Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $70 billion in global equity assets. We provide equity investment management services for institutional investors, leading corporate, public and individual clients on a world-wide basis by way of separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and other commingled vehicles since our firm founding in 1995. 

Our team of approximately 160 employees is mostly based in our headquarters in Manhattan and we have additional offices in London, Dublin and Melbourne. We are a growing company, in the size of our team, our locations, and our assets under management. We seek partners, not just employees, at every level in the firm and are looking for an exceptional new team member to grow with us. At Pzena, we invest in your career and have a strong track record of internal mobility.

We are seeking a resourceful, high-performing HR Advisor to help deliver high-quality HR operations and people support across the firm. This role is ideal for a collaborative, detail-oriented generalist who brings strong operational execution, enthusiasm for building scalable processes, and the confidence to support employees and managers in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. 

As an integral member of the HR team, the HR Advisor will partner closely with the broader HR team, supporting key initiatives and programs across onboarding, benefits, employee relations, data accuracy, and employee experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible impact, contribute to meaningful process improvements, and grow within a lean and high-impact HR team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage and improve core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, leaves, and employee lifecycle changes.
• Maintain accurate, compliant employee data in BambooHR and ensure document management aligns with legal and company standards.
• Prepare employment documents and support the development of streamlined, employee-facing workflows in partnership with the Delivery and Advisory Lead.
• Advise employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and performance-related matters.
• Support employee relations documentation and escalate complex or sensitive issues to the HR Lead as appropriate.
• Deliver a smooth and professional onboarding experience for new hires.
• Contribute to engagement and culture initiatives, including communications and events.
• Collect employee feedback through surveys and check-ins to inform team priorities.
• Maintain audit-ready records and ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Produce regular HR reports and dashboards (e.g., turnover, onboarding, benefits participation).
• Support internal audits and liaise with Legal and Compliance on employment matters.
• Support employee benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and inquiries.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams (e.g., Payroll, Finance) to maintain accurate and timely updates.
• Help review and update benefit communications and supporting materials. 

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.   

Note: We are currently working in a hybrid environment with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 6+ years of generalist HR experience, ideally within financial services or a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Proven track record across HR operations, employee experience, and benefits administration
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills; able to interact with professionalism and clarity at all levels
• High integrity and sound judgment; capable of handling confidential and sensitive information
• Resourceful, creative, and energized by building better ways of working
• Strong proficiency in HRIS platforms (BambooHR preferred), Excel, and common HR tools
• Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative, proactive mindset 

Why Join the Pzena HR Team? 

This is a unique opportunity to work within a small, ambitious HR team where your ideas and execution will directly shape the employee experience and operational effectiveness of the HR function. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things well and enjoys both detail and big-picture thinking, we’d love to meet you. 

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 USD Annually  

The actual base salary may vary depending on factors, including, but not limited to location, work experience, education, training, skill level, and market conditions. At Pzena Investment Management, base salary is just one component of the total compensation, which may include, year-end discretionary bonus and employee benefits.    

At this time, Pzena Investment Management will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position. 

Working at Pzena

We are committed to the success and wellbeing of our employees. We offer benefits to support the health and wellness of our employees and their families, such as additional health cover, life assurance, income protection, pension, and firm contributions to causes important to our employees through firm Charitable Giving and Charitable Matching programs. Additionally, the firm supports the professional growth of our team by offering a Mentorship Program, Lunch & Learns, and sponsoring workgroups and committees to recommend business improvements. We are proud of our culture and enjoy coming together as a firm; you can look forward to team building activities in local offices and as a global firm including social events, holiday events, monthly birthday parties, Pizza Thursdays, recharging with healthy snacks, and more.

Pzena Investment Management is an affirmative action – equal opportunity employer. We value all forms of diversity and are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all. We believe that multiple points of view, from different backgrounds and experiences, contributes positively to our culture and work. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to join our team.

For a reasonable accommodation request, please contact careers@pzena.com. 

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