Director, Human Resources

Company Overview

Founded in 1989, PanAgora (Greek for across marketplace) Asset Management is a premier provider of investment solutions spanning most major asset classes and risk ranges.  We seek to provide investment solutions using sophisticated quantitative techniques that incorporate fundamental insights and vast amounts of market information.  While PanAgora’s investment strategies are highly systematic in nature, the processes deployed within these strategies are built and overseen by talented professionals with significant and diverse investment experience.  Innovative research plays a central role in our investment philosophy and process, and is an essential component of our firm’s ability to deliver attractive investment solutions.  Investment teams are organized into an Equity Strategies group and a Multi Asset Strategies group.   Most investment team members are engaged in original research using fundamental intuition, market intelligence, modern finance and scientific methods.

We are committed to providing clients with reliable investment processes, consistent performance, transparency, and access to our investment resources. Our client base is comprised of institutional investors across the globe, including public & private retirement funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments & foundations, and sub-advisory mandates. 

Summary

We are looking for a Head of Human Resources to lead and manage PanAgora’s HR function, reporting directly to the COO. This is a hands-on, tactical role in which you will act as an HR Business Partner to the leadership team while supporting a population of approximately 115 employees. A component of this role involves shaping culture – planning employee events and initiatives that bring the company together and reinforce PanAgora’s collaborative, research-driven environment. The ideal candidate has 10 years HR experience, preferably within financial services, along with a strong command of employment law and a familiarity with Workday. You will develop, implement and maintain HR strategies, policies, and training programs that support PanAgora’s business goals, while championing a workplace culture that keeps employees engaged and connected. PanAgora follows a hybrid schedule, with employees required in the Boston office Monday – Thursday each week

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a primary HR point of contact for approximately 110 employees, handling day-to-day HR responsibilities related to hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and benefits.
• Act as an HR Business Partner to the leadership team, providing guidance on people-related decisions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that support PanAgora's business goals and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Oversee compensation and benefits administration, including working with Workday (via affiliate) for HRIS and payroll-related functions.
• Partner with leadership to design and deliver training and development programs aligned with cultural and business goals.
• Plan and execute employee events, engagement initiatives, and culture-building programs that bring the firm together and reinforce a collaborative, research-driven environment.
• Represent the firm to external stakeholders, company affiliates and prospective employees.
• Monitor and address employee relations matters, providing fair and consistent resolution in line with company policy and applicable law.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation, ensuring data integrity within Workday/Empower systems.
• Stay current on employment law changes and proactively update policies to maintain compliance.
• Support periodic HR projects such as policy rollouts, benefits open enrollment, and organizational initiatives.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• 10 years of HR-related experience, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of maturity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Motivated self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Team player mentality with a positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility, resilience, and adaptability to constantly evolving priorities and organizational needs.
• Ability to work onsite in the Boston office on a hybrid schedule (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week).
• Hands-on experience with HR systems (HRIS, Payroll, etc.); familiarity with Workday a strong plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including working with data in Excel (pivot tables, reference formulas, etc.).
• Experience planning and executing employee engagement events or culture-building initiatives.
• Prior experience supporting financial services, asset management, or other regulated environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR a plus.

Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000

Disclaimer: The posted salary range represents the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting and the same is not a promise of a particular wage for any individual.  Actual compensation may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education or skills, and other factors.

**PanAgora is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to job applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, sex, marital status, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy, ancestry or sexual orientation. PanAgora is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination as well as adhering to applicable federal and state laws.