Human Capital - Chief of Staff

TEAM OVERVIEW

KKR’s Global Human Capital Team provides commercially aligned people strategies by working closely with business leaders, employees, and key stakeholders to deliver on human capital and talent needs. The HC team accomplishes this by implementing world class, advisory & talent solutions that:

• Drive first quartile investment performance
• Create differentiated outcomes aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities
• Provide an exceptional employee experience
• Preserve (and evolve) our unique culture
• Use data and analytics to inform our decision making
• Protect the firm’s license to operate

KKR’s Human Capital team is comprised of Business Partners & Centers of Excellence (Talent Development & Culture, Talent Acquisition, People Data & Analytics, People Operations and Total Rewards.  Together, they seamlessly deliver human capital services and solutions, across all stages of an employee’s lifecycle at KKR.

POSITION SUMMARY

KKR is seeking an experienced executive to be a strategic partner to the Global Head of Human Capital and Human Capital leadership team, responsible for driving operational excellence, facilitating strategic initiatives, and ensuring alignment across the Human Capital function. This role acts as a trusted advisor, internal consultant, and project leader, ensuring Human Capital delivers maximum value to the organization.

 RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Support the Global Head of Human Capital in developing, executing, and monitoring the Human Capital department’s strategic plan. Ensure alignment with company-wide objectives and initiatives. Prepare presentations, reports, and communications on behalf of the Global Head of Human Capital. Developing and managing agendas and presentations for regular management and Board level committee meetings, for both internal and external stakeholders. Manage follow-ups and ensure deliverables are met.
• Data, Analytics & Reporting: Creating a global standard for key operational, performance, and risk metrics for Human Capital, and developing tracking and reporting dashboards to help drive decision making
• Operational Efficiency: Streamline internal processes, manage department workflows, and ensure effective communication and collaboration across Human Capital teams.
• Project & Program Management: Lead and manage high-impact projects and initiatives across all HC functions including talent acquisition, firm culture, employee engagement, learning and development, and organizational design.
• Leadership Support: Serve as a liaison between the Global Head of Human Capital and internal/external stakeholders. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Culture & Employee Experience: Champion and help drive initiatives that enhance company culture, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.
• Change Management: Lead and support change management efforts, ensuring consistent messaging and smooth transitions during organizational change.
• Financial Planning: Overseeing Human Capital’s budgeting and expense management processes, coordinating closely with the Finance team
• Communications: Working with KKR’s Communications & Marketing teams to develop and propagate KKR’s employee value proposition and enhance the employee experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5+ years of Chief of Staff and/or Human Resources experience at a large multinational financial institution engaging with a diverse group C-Suite stakeholders or experience in management consulting
• Operating experience is a plus, but not required
• Ideal candidates have a genuine enthusiasm and curiosity for Human Capital
• Candidates must embody KKR’s core values, in particular: unquestioned integrity, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to teamwork and excellence

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Superior interpersonal and relationship building skills to develop trusted relationships with managers and teams
• Outstanding organization and project management skills to manage multiple demands while prioritizing time efficiently and remaining attentive to detail
• Proactive and critical thinker, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to drive operational improvements
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn; comfortable with ambiguity
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to engage with individuals across all levels in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Team-player that enjoys working in a collaborative and collegial environment with the desire to learn
• Ability to work with highly confidential information and maintain discretion
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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