People Business Partner

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

Act as a strategic partner to the Australian business and provide professional People guidance and support with the primary objective of adding value to the businessDeliver a proactive service to internal client groups in relation to all aspects of people delivery (Employee Relations, Policy guidance, Employee Engagement survey actions, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, Compensation etc.) in addition to BAU activitiesUse and analyse people data (e.g. absence management, turnover and performance) to make people recommendations to the businessProvide support with lifecycle Employee Relations matters (redundancies, resignations, terminations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management), assisting managers on processDemonstrate a high degree of business acumen, an understanding of industry trends and practices, and knowledge of the regulatory environment Understand and solicit employee opinions to anticipate their needs and concerns. Promote ongoing feedback mechanisms for employees and look for ways to create two-way dialogues between employees and management to ensure open and effective communicationsWork in collaboration with the People SME teams including Reward, Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams on compensation, recruitment and talent review processesDevelop and maintain relationships with the broader People department and internal stakeholders as necessary, including colleagues in the US, UK and APACProactively assist with projects and initiatives and continually look for process improvementsCarry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more Maternal/paternal leave benefits Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

Must have skills

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent relevant work experiencePrior experience working in a business partnering role within a HR/People teamEmployee Relations experience (redundancies, terminations, disciplinary, grievances, performance management)A good understanding of Australia employment law and HR policies, particularly employee relations and regulatory requirementsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information in a clear, concise, diplomatic and professional mannerDemonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships at all levelsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work well independently and balance multiple priorities simultaneouslyProficiency in People systems and comfortable with data analysis and reportingAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional and appropriate manner

Nice to have skills

Experience in financial services or asset managementExperience working within a matrix organisation that has experienced a significant level of changeExperience working with EU, US and other APAC offices

Supervisory responsibilities

No

Potential for growth

Mentoring Leadership development programs Regular training Career development services Continuing education courses

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com .

Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.

Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here .

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.