KDS Strategic Search Group is hiring: Human Resources Partner in Darien

Overview

Top mid-size RIA/BD – Hybrid - Near Stamford, CT – Stock. This range is provided by KDS Strategic Search Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

A high-growth, independent RIA/BD is scaling and needs a hands-on HR Partner who loves building, problem-solving, and partnering directly with senior leadership. You’ll be the go-to for day-to-day HR delivery and own projects that move the business forward. The team is tight-knit, no-ego, and moves fast—this opportunity is bigger than one message can capture.

Location: Hybrid; Darien, CT HQ 3 days/week

Reports to: HR Director (Hiring Manager)

Compensation: Salary 150-160k plus Bonus up to 20k, plus stock

Background check: Required

Culture: Highly collaborative, low-ego, entrepreneurial; roll-up-your-sleeves mindset; fast-changing environment.

Base pay

$150,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Additional compensation

Annual Bonus and Stock options

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day HR delivery and project ownership across Employee Relations (ER), recruiting support, annual cycles (compensation, performance, talent review), and L&D initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to support business priorities and strategic people initiatives.

Qualifications & what they’re looking for

• HR Partner with hands-on delivery across Employee Relations (ER), recruiting support, annual cycles (comp, performance, talent review), and project ownership (L&D, process, programs).
• Professional Services or Wealth Management experience required (open to both).
• Thrives in a lean, fast-moving environment, comfortable switching between day-to-day work and projects.
• Executive presence with senior stakeholders (Divisional Presidents, OC members, Risk, CCO, Legal/GC).
• Autonomy and ability to adapt to fast-changing priorities; able to take initiative and follow through without micromanagement.
• Style fit: no ego, reliable, “roll up your sleeves,” relational, credible advisor; not a pushover.

Day-to-day + Projects

• Employee relations: coach leaders, manage cases, run/follow investigations.
• Performance reviews, compensation/talent cycles, promotions, year-end processes.
• Recruiting support: JD refinement, interview coordination, stakeholder coaching.

Programs & L&D: create/execute initiatives (e.g., ER escalation training, manager capability).

Seniority

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

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