Human Resources Program Senior Specialist

About us @Symphony

We’ve spent the last 10 years building the financial markets largest, most trusted communication network. Over 500 market participants across the buy-side, sell-side, securities servicing, and beyond. Over half a million users from trading desks to operations and custody teams interacting securely and in real-time on Symphony.

But that was only chapter one. We’re now using our technology foundation to accelerate far beyond secure collaboration to become the standard connective layer that enables more efficient and automated workflows across the industry to bring the future to financial markets.

The opportunity and our ambition are huge. But we need passionate, dedicated individuals to get there. At Symphony we work hard and fast. Our unique blend of technology and financial services makes it an environment you won't get elsewhere.

Role Description:

As a Human Resources Program Specialist at Symphony, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and overseeing a variety of HR projects and programs to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, on budget, and meet the highest quality standards keeping the customer experience in mind. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and maintaining effective communication across stakeholders. This role requires an individual who is self-motivated and proactive, demonstrating a high level of accountability, organizational skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will consistently align with Symphony’s talent strategy and employee value proposition. They will be responsible for ensuring that all solutions, communications, and HR team content adhere to the company’s strategy, maintaining a unified approach rooted in our values, competencies, and strategic framework.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement project plans and charters, including scope, timelines, resources, milestones, and deliverables
• Establish and manage cross functional project teams, establishing and coordinating a program governance cadence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives, and to to integrate and embed HR led programs seamlessly into the organization.
• Develop and implement communication and change management strategies in partnership with internal communications colleagues, to increase engagement with HR led initiatives.
• Monitor and track project progress, identifying and addressing potential roadblocks to ensure successful project completion
• Manage project budgets, allocating resources efficiently, and optimizing project costs
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project risks
• Lead project review meetings to evaluate outcomes, identify lessons learned, and implement process improvements
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures,and ensure HR programs comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Balance multiple project and programs efficiently and effectively
• Facilitate, curate and deliver employee experience programs including but not limited to new hire orientation, key program information sessions, DEIB initiatives and employee development.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of global project/program management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, or equivalent; certifications like PMP, PgMP, CAPM desirable.
• Proven Project/Program Management experience in HR with a solid understanding of HR processes and the employee lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Experience with HR systems, including Workday.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills, meeting deadlines consistently.
• Prioritization skills, ability to delegate when appropriate.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; analytical and customer service-focused.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Plan
• Benefits and Perks vary based on location.

Benefits and Perks:

• Regional specific competitive benefits
• Build your own Benefits (BYOB) perk
• Many other fun and exciting benefits and activities!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 

Symphony reserves the right of ownership for all unsolicited resumes submitted for this requisition and is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.