About the Role:
Build a meaningful career at Baird as a trusted partner within our Private Wealth Management Human Resources team. In this role, you will serve as a strategic liaison to PWM leaders, helping shape and execute the people strategy that supports our advisors, associates, and business goals across the country.
As a PWM Human Resources Consultant, you will be a key relationship manager and problem solver, championing talent, while providing guidance on associate relations, organizational effectiveness, and development initiatives while fostering a culture that reflects Baird’s values.
We offer a hybrid work model, with team members working onsite 4 days per week to support collaboration, connection, and business needs, along with 1 day per week of work‑from‑home flexibility.
The Impact You’ll Make:
Counsel and advise leaders and associates on associate relations matters, ensuring consistent and equitable processes and practices.
Interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, and programs to deliver solutions that balance business needs and associate experience.
Lead and/or contribute to PWM talent and HR initiatives, including leadership and associate development, organizational design, succession and talent planning, performance management, compensation, and associate engagement.
Partner with branch and department leaders through regular meetings to discuss talent strategy, workforce planning, and HR initiatives.
Collaborate with HR Benefits and other partners on leave requests and accommodations under FMLA, ADA, and applicable state laws.
Monitor trends in employment practices and the professional services industry, evaluating relevance and applicability to PWM.
What You’ll Bring to Baird:
7+ years of human resources experience, including at least 4 years focused on associate relations.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will also be considered.
Experience supporting leaders in a professional services or similarly complex environment.
Strong understanding of associate relations practices and employment law principles.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness and ability to travel to assigned branches approximately once per month.
Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms, preferred.
Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and build trusted relationships across levels and functions, preferred.
High degree of adaptability, collaboration, and commitment to client service excellence, preferred.
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Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of human resources experience
- At least 4 years focused on associate relations
- Experience supporting leaders in a professional services or similarly complex environment
- Strong understanding of associate relations practices and employment law principles
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness and ability to travel to assigned branches approximately once per month
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms
- Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and build trusted relationships across levels and functions
- High degree of adaptability, collaboration, and commitment to client service excellence
Baird Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baird and has not been reviewed or approved by Baird.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a major strength, including a strong 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing contributions, plus access to financial planning support. Long-term wealth building is further reinforced through employee ownership and stock purchase opportunities.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are framed as generous, including unlimited PTO in some descriptions, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. Flex time and work-from-home options are also included as part of the broader work-life package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and mental health support, alongside wellness programs and HSA/FSA options. Preventive care and employer contributions toward HSA/deductibles are highlighted as part of the design.
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What We Do
Founded in 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals for a century. Today employee-owned Baird offers wealth management, investment banking, asset management, institutional sales and trading, equity research, public finance and private equity services through more than 160 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Baird manages and oversees more than $305 billion in assets for clients around the world and employs more than 4,600 associates. Baird has been one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2004, and is committed to policies and practices that provide equal employment opportunity at all times. These non-discriminatory practices apply to all areas of employment including: hiring, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits and educational opportunities. “Baird” is the marketing name for Robert W. Baird & Co., Incorporated and subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information, please visit www.rwbaird.com.
