Director of Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on organizational design, employee development, performance management, and conflict resolution
• Manage compensation and benefits programs, including benchmarking and market competitiveness
• Develop and maintain HR metrics and reporting to support strategic decision-making
• Assist with workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives
• Support international HR initiatives and expansion efforts
• Define company policies, employee engagement, and company culture
• Manage the HR department budget
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary analysis
• Oversee onboarding and integration for new employees
• Develop hiring strategies to attract top talent

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources or related people operations roles
• Previous HR leadership experience required
• Industry experience within proprietary trading, hedge funds, financial services, fintech, or capital markets strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and employee relations
• Experience supporting high-growth, fast-paced, or performance-driven organizations
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
• Experience with HRIS systems, compensation planning, and recruiting processes
• Bachelor's degree required; HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is a plus

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Options
• Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
• Flexible Vacation policy
• Retirement plan with employer match

About the Company

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. DV Trading is an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets.