Position: Human Resources Manager
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

About Us: 
FIA Tech is the leading technology provider to the exchange traded derivatives industry. Owned by a consortium of thirteen leading clearing firms and the Futures Industry Association (FIA), FIA Tech is committed to serving the industry and launching innovative solutions to improve market infrastructure across the listed and cleared derivatives industry. FIA Tech works in close partnership with the broader industry, including exchanges, clearinghouses, clearing firms and other intermediaries, as well as independent software vendors, buyside firms and end users to bring efficiency to the exchange traded and cleared derivatives industry. Some of our benefits include company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 9% company contribution into your 401k, and rich parental leave benefits. Our employees also enjoy having the period from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day off every year as well as their birthdays. FIA Tech is proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified. 
 

About the Role:

We are seeking a sharp and creative Human Resource Manager to join our team in New York City. This role reports to the SVP, People and will be a critical part of our company culture and the People Team. This individual will be tasked with owning and continuously improving our HR operational practices (onboarding/offboarding, leave administration, performance management, and payroll and benefits administration) as well as managing employee relations and engagement. This is a highly visible role with excellent growth potential that serves both our US and UK employee population. The successful candidate will have solid experience with HR Information Systems (Rippling is a plus!), experience coaching managers through employee issues, stellar communication and problem-solving skills, high EQ, and intrinsic curiosity and drive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and continuously improve core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS functions and reporting, and full employee lifecycle support.
• Maintain US and UK employee handbooks, policies, and internal documentation in line with evolving regulations with the help of Mineral and our UK compliance partners.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for employees and managers on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and performance matters
• Lead the annual performance management cycle in Rippling and support managers with goal setting and feedback
• Managing employee immigration items including H1-B and permanent resident card applications and processes
• Ensure stellar communication (quality, timing, and frequency) to employees on anything affecting them, from the performance management schedule to new policies to open enrollment
• Input accurate US (bi-weekly) and UK (monthly) payroll and successfully troubleshoot any payroll issues in partnership with Rippling support and our accounting team
• Managing US and UK benefit renewals and benefit changes and act as the point person on directing all benefit inquiries
• Manage leaves of absence across multiple US states and for the UK office
• Manage employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner, including facilitation of Performance Improvement plans
• Lead Diversity and inclusion education and awareness initiatives which may include email campaigns and social media posts
• Drive culture initiatives including partnering with NY based CTO on culture events, company tenure announcements and gifts, and employee life event gifts
• Support Learning and Development initiatives
• Maintain and nurture positive relationships with members of the People Team, employees, and stakeholders
• Special projects as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive HR experience, with a portion of that working in or exposed to UK HR practices
• SHRM-CP or PHR accreditation
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Proficient in HRIS technology and MS office
• Experience working with a remote workforce across multiple US states
• Ability to work in person from our midtown NYC office once per week
• Ability to travel to DC office on occasion.

Salary Range: 115-125K depending on experience (Bonus Eligible)