HR Business Partner, Front Office

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

We are seeking an HR Business Partner to support our front office teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role will work closely with Senior HR Business Partners and the broader People Operations team to enhance the employee experience, foster engagement, and drive alignment with our company culture and values. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, solutions-oriented professional with a strong balance of strategic HR and operational expertise.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our front office teams while contributing to the development of a strong, people-centered organizational culture. If you're ready to bring your expertise and energy to a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with Senior HRBPs to address organizational challenges, enhance employee engagement, and support talent retention and leadership development in alignment with company values.
• Guide employees and managers through HR processes, including onboarding, performance management, employee relations scenarios and navigating a flat organizational structure.
• Coach new managers in leadership skills such as performance feedback, handling difficult conversations, and employee relations.
• Execute key HR processes such as performance reviews, employee transfers, leave management, and terminations, leveraging systems like Workday.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies and partner with our legal team to manage employee agreements.
• Serve as a culture carrier, ensuring HR strategies reinforce company values and foster a positive work environment.
• Partner with the global People Operations team to share updates, best practices, and innovations, building context and fostering efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills You’ll Need:

• At least 5 years in an HR role, with a focus on HR generalist activities such as employee relations, talent management, compensation, and recruitment. Experience in technology or financial services is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building and communication abilities.
• Business acumen to understand front office challenges and provide strategic HR solutions.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Expertise with HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and familiarity with tools like Greenhouse, Culture Amp, Confluence, and JIRA.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a willingness to manage ambiguity.
• A collaborative, growth-minded, and people-focused mindset.
• A passion for continuous learning and making an impact.
• A healthy sense of humor and enthusiasm for working in a high-performing HR team.
• Reliable and predictable availability.