Human Capital Business Partner

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 09-Sep-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

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¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Overview:

The Human Capital Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to division leadership, aligning Human Capital strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance, talent outcomes, and sustainable growth. The role partners closely with leaders and Human Capital centers of expertise to deliver integrated solutions across workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, associate engagement, compensation, change leadership, and compliance. The Human Capital Business Partner leverages business insight, data, and external trends to influence decision-making, strengthen leadership effectiveness, build organizational capability, and ensure the division has the talent required to meet current and future business needs, while maintaining alignment with the firm's culture and values

What you'll do:

• Effectively partner with division leadership to enhance strategic planning and implementation of business initiatives while supporting short and long-term talent strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development.
• Align the direction, development, implementation, and integration of coordinated Human Capital strategies and programs, partnering closely with Human Capital centers of expertise to support division objectives (Recruiting, Compensation, Talent, etc.).
• Partner in the development and implementation of change management strategies that support the evolution of the business and achieve sustainable business results over time.
• Participate in the development and execution of the Human Capital division's long-term strategy.
• Advise senior leaders and other business leaders on business and human capital matters, providing insight and options that align with legal and compliance requirements, firm values, and culture.
• Continuously enhance professional capabilities by understanding and applying external trends and analytics to introduce new ideas and drive innovation.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree
• Seven or more years of related Human Capital experience and demonstrated progression with increasing responsibility.
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal business partners. Demonstrated success influencing and coaching at the senior leadership level.
• Must have working knowledge and demonstrated capability across Human Capital functions and practices, including organizational design and consulting, associate relations, performance management, learning and development, compensation, recruiting, associate engagement and retention, employment law, organizational development, change leadership, coaching, and communications. Must possess a comprehensive understanding of how these disciplines integrate to deliver business solutions and support leaders in their implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex issues effectively across all levels of the organization.

What could set you apart:

• HR related certifications strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree and leadership experience preferred.

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

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Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.