Senior Director of People

About the role

Curi Capital, founded in 2005, is a rapidly growing national registered investment advisory firm (RIA) based in Chicago. We are committed to building meaningful relationships and making a difference in our clients’ financial wellness. Our mission is focused on enriching the lives of our teammates, clients, partners, and the communities in which we live and work. Curi Capital is perennially ranked among Barron’s Top 100 Independent Registered Investment Advisors globally. Our values—Accountability, Curiosity, Teamwork, Inclusion, and Service Commitment—are at the core of our culture.

Location

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Build and Scale Our People Function

• Lead and elevate our people function at a pivotal stage of growth
• Drive enterprise-wide talent and organizational effectiveness strategies
• Enable business growth, strengthen leadership capability, support succession readiness, and ensure long-term workforce sustainability

What You’ll Do

Strategic People Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and department heads on all people-related matters
• Design and execute a multi-year People roadmap aligned to the firm’s growth strategy and culture
• Translate business objectives into workforce planning, organizational design, and talent priorities
• Advise on organizational structure as the firm scales headcount, expands locations, and pursues acquisitions

Performance Management & Development

• Build and continuously improve performance management processes, including goal-setting and feedback frameworks
• Partner with managers to develop high-potential employees and address performance challenges effectively
• Create clear career pathing frameworks that enhance retention and motivate advancement

Employee Relations & Culture

• Champion a culture grounded in our core values: Accountability, Curiosity, Teamwork, Inclusion, and Service Commitment
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and translate insights into actionable plans
• Serve as a fair and proactive resource for employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment across all levels, with a focus on advisor and operations talent
• Design and implement succession planning strategies for key roles across the firm

Compensation & Rewards

• Develop and administer competitive compensation structures and annual review processes
• Conduct market benchmarking using industry data (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity, InvestmentNews)
• Ensure pay equity, transparency, and scalability as the organization grows

People Operations, Compliance & Technology

• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, etc.)
• Oversee People analytics, reporting, policies, and procedures
• Manage People budget and external vendor relationships
• Lead and develop People team members to deliver high-quality, service-oriented support

Strategic Partnership

• Serve as liaison with Curi’s shared services partners for benefits strategy, payroll administration, and HRIS optimization

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive People experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role
• Deep expertise across talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, learning and development, and compliance
• Proven success building and scaling People programs in a high-growth, mid-size organization
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex organizational dynamics
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels
• Strong business acumen and ability to align People strategy with organizational goals
• Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities with the sense of urgency to move swiftly
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in influencing leadership and shaping the People strategy
• Lead and evolve a growing People function with meaningful impact
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven culture
• Help build a scalable foundation for long-term organizational success

US Pay Range

$175,000 - $200,000 USD

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Education assistance
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible time off
• 13 paid holidays annually

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