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About the Role

This role provides comprehensive HR leadership for the Austin office, acting as both a strategic HR Business Partner and operational HR Manager. It supports the primary HR lead for the Austin employee population and a dedicated business line with employees in Chicago and New York. The role serves as a trusted advisor to local leaders, partnering on organizational design, workforce planning, and team effectiveness, while collaborating with global People team colleagues on broader initiatives.

Responsibilities

Establish strong partnerships with the business to understand strategic objectives, challenges, and talent needs.
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.
Coach managers and employees to support professional growth, resolve conflicts, and enhance team effectiveness.
Guide managers on performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, feedback, and development plans.
Help establish a culture of continuous feedback and coaching to drive employee growth and development.
Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations.
Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, working with legal teams as necessary.
Serve as a point of contact for employees, addressing HR-related inquiries, complaints, and providing guidance on HR policies.
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.
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.
Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in leveraging emerging technologies, including AI-powered tools, to enhance HR processes, decision-making, and employee experiences.
Embrace a continuous learning mindset, staying informed on evolving AI capabilities and identifying opportunities to apply them responsibly and effectively.
Support and 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.
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.
Manage employee separation process and employee terminations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.

Requirements

6+ years of professional HR experience, including experience in a strategic HR Business Partner or HR Manager role.
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.
Growth mindset with a demonstrated ability to embrace innovation and emerging technologies, including AI, to improve business outcomes, streamline processes, and enhance the effectiveness of People programs.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including negotiation and persuasion abilities with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex People issues.
Ability to work in a global, fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Willingness and ability to travel periodically to support employees, business leaders, and initiatives across multiple office locations.

Skills

HR Business Partner
HR Manager
Organizational design
Workforce planning
Team effectiveness
Performance management
Employee relations
Conflict resolution
Investigations
Labor law compliance
HR analytics
Reporting
AI adoption
Continuous improvement
Project management
Negotiation
Persuasion
Problem-solving
Workday HRIS

Location

Austin

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

6+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience.

Salary/Compensations

Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure
401(k) match up to 50%

Benefits

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, sports leagues and more

About the Company

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions.
With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize 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.

Equal Opportunity

Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.