Intro description:
Legalist is an institutional alternative asset management firm. Founded in 2016 and incubated at Y Combinator, the firm uses data-driven technology to invest in credit assets at scale. We are always looking for talented people to join our team.
We're hiring a Head of Human Resources to lead our HR and recruiting functions. This position reports directly to Legalist’s executive team. You’ll be joining a growing team of engineers, lawyers, and investment analysts in a fast-paced environment. If you're an experienced human resources professional interested in helping us grow to the next level, we’d love to talk with you.
Core responsibilities:
- Manage payroll/compensation, benefits, and related administrative matters for a worldwide team of investment professionals
- Coordinate recruiting for individual teams and assist team leads with sourcing and retaining new colleagues
- Oversee annual evaluation process and facilitate year-round performance feedback for individual teams/personnel
- Develop and own employee onboarding and ongoing training processes
- Assist and provide guidance to executive and legal teams on employment law compliance and related issues
Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ relevant experience
- Expertise with employment law compliance in California, New York, and similar jurisdictions
- Highly organized with well-developed attention to detail and project management abilities
- Prior experience at multistate and/or international employer strongly preferred
- Prior experience in asset management industry strongly preferred
- Flexibility, humility, and a sense of humor required
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Fully remote workplace
- Annual company retreat
- Twelve paid vacation days and ten paid holidays