Head of Human Resources, Beacon Platform
$200-225k
Next generation quant technology
Open for applications
Next generation quant technology
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$200-225k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To supercharge developer productivity, enabling innovative financial services firms to get more value out of their R&D.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in strategic HR leadership and organizational development
- Deep knowledge of global labor laws, employment equity regulations, and HR best practices
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior leadership, managers, and employees to foster a high-performance culture
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise across all levels of the organization
- Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations and deliver solutions that support both the business and employees
- Demonstrated capability to lead, inspire, and execute strategic HR initiatives that support organizational growth and success
- A forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to anticipate HR challenges and proactively drive solutions
- This role requires a visionary leader who can drive talent management, organizational development, and cultural initiatives that support our business growth and success
What the job involves
- Beacon Platform Inc. seeks a dynamic and strategic Head of Human Resources to lead and evolve our HR function
- As a key member of Beacon, you will be responsible for shaping and executing HR strategies that align with our organizational goals, while overseeing day-to-day operations and leading a team of HR professionals. In our fast-paced startup environment, the ideal candidate will be resourceful, proactive, and able to navigate both strategic and operational challenges with agility and precision
- Drive the development and execution of HR strategies that directly align with and support the broader organizational goals
- Partner with senior leadership to provide strategic advice on organizational design, workforce planning, and the evolution of talent needs to meet business objectives
- Cultivate a dynamic, inclusive company culture that embodies the organization's mission, values, and vision, fostering employee engagement and organizational growth
- Lead the creation and implementation of innovative recruitment strategies that attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent in line with the company's long-term objectives
- Develop targeted job descriptions and oversee the recruitment cycle to ensure the selection of candidates who align with both cultural and functional needs
- Strengthen relationships with external talent sources, including recruitment agencies, universities, and industry networks, to ensure a continuous pipeline of high-caliber talent
- Design and continuously improve comprehensive onboarding programs that integrate new hires seamlessly into the organization, accelerating their time to productivity
- Proactively assess organizational training needs and implement tailored professional development initiatives to enhance employee skills and support career progression
- Champion a culture of continuous learning and growth, fostering employee engagement and long-term retention
- Design and manage performance management frameworks that support the organization's goals and employee development, ensuring alignment between individual performance and strategic priorities
- Provide coaching and strategic direction to leaders on effective goal-setting, feedback delivery, and performance improvement processes
- Drive a culture of accountability by promptly addressing performance gaps and ensuring continuous improvement
- Oversee the creation of competitive compensation structures that align with industry standards while supporting business objectives and employee satisfaction
- Manage and optimize the administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and market competitiveness
- Partner with finance and leadership teams to ensure compensation and benefits strategies are aligned with both financial goals and employee engagement
- Act as a trusted advisor and mediator, managing employee concerns and grievances with a focus on maintaining a positive work environment
- Design and implement engagement initiatives that foster a high-performance culture, enhancing both individual and team productivity
- Lead the planning of team-building activities, company events, and other initiatives that enhance organizational cohesion and employee morale
- Lead the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures that reflect the organization’s values and ensure operational efficiency
- Ensure strict adherence to local, regional, and global labor laws, employment regulations, and industry standards
- Maintain meticulous records and HR documentation to ensure organizational compliance and audit readiness
- Manage day-to-day HR operations while continuously looking for opportunities to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency
- Utilize HR technology and software to streamline HR functions, enabling data-driven decision-making
- Produce regular HR metrics and analytical reports that provide leadership with insights to inform workforce strategy and organizational performance
Our take
Born from its founders' decades of collective experience, Beacon Platform is a a next-generation, cloud-native, quant development platform that allows users to make the best of the custom risk management and trading applications they deploy and use on a daily basis.
The platform promises to make firms more agile by boosting developer productivity, increase ROI on R&D through its modern data science foundation, and build apps in days through rapid prototyping tools, allowing quant developers to instead focus on business values.
The funding it has secured has been put to expanding Beacon's workforce, particularly in engineering and sales, and scaling across markets in new locations. Further, the integration of the platform by Blackstone, a global alternative asset manager in 2021, accelerated the digital transformation of both companies. The company must continue such endeavors if it's to stay ahead of the curve.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Oct 2021
$56m
SERIES C
Jan 2020
$20m
SERIES B
Total funding: $96.5m
Company values
- Clients First
- Integrity
- Technical Excellence
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Respect
- Empowering our Employees
Company HQ
Financial District, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Mark Higgins
(Chief Analytics Officer)Previously VP at Goldman Sachs and a Managing Director at JP Morgan.
Kirat Singh
(CEO)Previously worked in Strategy roles at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan and as a Managing Director for Bank of America.
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