Director of People Strategy, Pontera
$170-200k
+ equity
Wealth management for held-away accounts
Open for applications
Wealth management for held-away accounts
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$170-200k
+ equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help millions of Americans retire better by enabling financial advisors to securely and compliantly manage their clients' 401(k), 403(b)s, and other workplace-sponsored retirement plan accounts.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s Degree; advanced degree or HR certification a plus
- 8+ years of HR experience, with a focus on HRBP and/or generalist roles, including leadership of HR teams
- Strong business acumen and experience partnering with senior leaders in a dynamic, high-growth environment
- Proven track record of driving HR strategies that align with business objectives
- Expertise in performance management, organizational design, and talent development
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment with a strong focus on delivering results
What the job involves
- We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of People to oversee the HR Business Partner (HRBP) function in our US office, with a primary focus on supporting the Go-to-Market (GTM) leaders, as well as fulfilling generalist responsibilities ensuring the effective implementation of HR initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals
- This role requires a deep understanding of the business and its objectives to provide expert HR guidance across all people-related areas, including people management, performance management, organizational design, and leadership development
- The Director of HR will work closely with senior leaders as well as their global counterparts on the HR team to drive HR initiatives that align with business strategies and foster a positive, high-performing work environment
- This role reports to the Chief People Officer
- Initially serve as the primary HR Business Partner for GTM leaders, offering strategic and tactical HR support on workforce planning, talent development, performance management, organizational design, and employee engagement
- Lead the development and expansion of the HRBP team, to effectively support multiple business units. Provide mentorship and guidance to ensure the team delivers strategic value across the organization
- Develop a deep understanding of the company’s GTM strategy, structure, and objectives to ensure alignment between HR initiatives and business goals
- Drive the implementation of performance management processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a culture of continuous feedback and development
- Partner with leaders to address employee relations issues, mitigate risks, and promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture
- Lead organizational design efforts, ensuring that team structures are optimized for performance, growth, and scalability
- Work closely with leaders to identify and address talent gaps, develop succession plans, and ensure the development of high-potential employees
- Provide leadership and guidance during periods of organizational change, helping teams adapt and thrive in evolving environments
- Ensure that HR policies and practices comply with relevant labor laws and best-in-class HR standards
Our take
Pontera, formerly known as FeeX, is a platform that bridges the gap between individuals and pension advisers, helping financial advisors find hidden fees and better manage their client's pension schemes.
Pontera is taken from the Latin for “bridge” and the company’s mission of increasing transparency within the financial world was once focused solely on account holders and legal fees. Since raising another successful round, the company’s platform has concentrated its efforts on an Order Management System for financial advisors.
This about-turn was clearly a smart move for Pontera as it piqued the interest of leading investors. Financial difficulties for FeeX in 2016 resulted in a third of its employees being made redundant. That seems a far cry from the financial advisor platform it is today, and it will hope this continues as it looks to cement its place at the forefront of the industry.
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Company
Company benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement contributions
- Employee stock option
- Family planning benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- Meal stipend
Company values
- Put people first: Our greatest asset is our people and we embrace a team-first attitude of openness, honesty, and integrity
- Take ownership: We own our work, innovate solutions, and act with initiative
- Embrace resilience: We continuously adapt and meet challenges head on
- Start with why: We achieve our best work by truly understanding the underlying purpose behind actions and decisions
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
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Leadership
Yoav Zurel
(Co-Founder & CEO)A Computer Science graduate. They previously worked as a Support Engineer at Wix before co-founding Pontera in 2012.
Eyal Halahmi
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously served as CTO at LivePerson, then as a Consultant with SundaySky. Also founded TALKahead.
David Weisz
(Co-Founder & CPO)Served as an Executive Officer in the Israeli Navy, before taking a Computer Science degree and enrolling on the Zell Entrepreneurship Program.
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