HR Business Partner

About Us

Stronghold Investment Management (“Stronghold,” “SIM,” or “the Firm”) is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making.

Stronghold was founded by Ryan Turner in 2016 and has deployed over $1.6 billion in capital across 10+ investment vehicles. 

Ultimately, Stronghold intends to apply its technology-intensive investment approach to a variety of specialist real assets verticals, including:

• Oil & Gas
• Renewables
• Specialty Real Estate (commercial, datacenters, marinas)
• Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
• Billboards and Fixtures
• Mining & other commodities
• Utilities
• Secondaries

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned HR Business Partner (HRBP) with deep expertise in Learning & Development (L&D) to partner with business leaders, drive talent development strategies, and foster a culture of continuous learning. This role will balance strategic HR partnership with hands-on program design and delivery, ensuring alignment between business goals, talent development, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on people strategy, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.
  
  
• Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and create targeted development initiatives.
  
  
• Drive employee engagement strategies, informed by feedback, surveys, and business needs.
  
  

Learning & Development Focus

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning and development programs aligned with organizational priorities.
  
  
• Develop leadership development frameworks, including succession planning and high-potential talent programs.
  
  
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver impactful training solutions.
  
  
• Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure program effectiveness and ROI.
  
  
• Stay abreast of industry trends in L&D and integrate best practices into organizational programs.
  
  

Talent & Performance Management

• Partner with managers to embed performance management practices that promote continuous feedback and growth.
  
  
• Facilitate career development conversations and progression pathways for employees.
  
  
• Support change management initiatives and organizational transformation projects.
  
  

Employee Relations & Culture

• Promote a culture of learning, inclusivity, and collaboration.
  
  
• Coach managers on employee engagement, retention, and talent development.
  
  
• Ensure HR policies and practices are aligned with both global and local requirements.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
  
  
• Experience: 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic HRBP role. Strong track record in designing and executing L&D initiatives at scale.
  
  
• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership to influence and execute people strategy.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in leadership development, succession planning, and competency frameworks.
  
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable with data-driven decision-making.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and L&D metrics tracking.
  
  
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
  
• Exposure to both corporate and fast-paced, high-growth environments preferred.