HR Specialist

About the Role:

At PitchBook we believe our people are what set us apart, and as a member of the People team your contributions will directly impact the success of our employees and the company.  PitchBook is a values-driven company. Our team embodies these values in everything we do, and we take pride in setting a positive example for our colleagues at all levels.

The People team fosters a culture of collaboration, and we hold ourselves to a high bar to consistently deliver an exceptional employee experience. We create a positive environment where employees are supported and empowered to do their best work. We push ourselves to continuously learn while leveraging diverse skill sets and perspectives to create employee-centric programs that are as impactful as they are fun. If you are driven to do great work and are committed to doing your job with passion, you have found the right team!

PitchBook’s HR Specialist supports the company’s continued growth as a member of the People team to provide operational support to several of our key functions including new hire onboarding, HRIS administration, compensation administration, and employee data reporting. You will collaborate with the People team to continue to scale and enhance our People processes to impact the employee journey at PitchBook. Your positive attitude and keen attention to detail make the employee experience at PitchBook unique. 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Provide Tier 1 Workday support by managing employee data changes to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping and reporting. Ensure all necessary HR-related employee documents are properly signed, filed, and audited. Partner with Tier 2 Workday support, as needed, for escalated tasks
• Manage the PBHR inbox and ServiceNow queue to ensure employee questions and concerns are addressed within established SLAs. Direct and escalate questions or concerns to other People team members, as needed
• Oversee employee data tracking and changes (via Workday and other systems) to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping and reporting, acting as a liaison to the parent company for systems and processes. Ensure all necessary HR-related employee documents are properly signed, filed, and audited
• Conduct new hire benefit orientation sessions and assist with benefits enrollment and administration 
• Manage the benefits communications calendar and content development in partnership with Morningstar’s Total Rewards team and PitchBook’s Internal Communications team
• Manage compliance training programs and ensure all required training is completed on time and tracked regularly
• Oversee timesheet management for non-exempt employees, ensuring timely and accurate submission in compliance with company policies and applicable laws
• Partner with Payroll team to ensure monthly payroll data is input by applicable deadlines
• Facilitate and respond to external employment verifications
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws in all employee-related practices including FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, EEO, ADA, and related SOX compliance areas  
• Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years previous experience in Human Resources  
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems required, experience with Workday preferred
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines  
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy  
• Demonstrated success in problem-solving and ownership to resolve issues  
• Process-oriented, organized, and metrics-driven with amazing attention to detail  
• Demonstrated success in a role requiring extensive customer interaction  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands  
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily  

Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook:

Physical Health            

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Additional medical wellness incentives 
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance

Emotional Health 

• Paid sabbatical program after four years
• Paid family and paternity leave 
• Annual educational stipend
• Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
• CFA exam stipend 
• Robust training programs on industry and soft skills 
• Employee assistance program
• Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days 

Social Health 

• Matching gifts program
• Employee resource groups
• Subsidized emergency childcare  
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company-wide events
• Employee referral bonus program  
• Quarterly team building events

Financial Health 

• 401k match
• Shared ownership employee stock program 
• Monthly transportation stipend  

*Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.

Compensation

• Annual base salary: $71,000-$82,000
• Target annual bonus percentage: 7.5%

*Starting pay will be based on several factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. We also have a location-based compensation structure; there may be different ranges for candidates by location. 

Working Conditions:

We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that it’s helpful to have some flexibility to work remotely. Most roles work in the office 3+ days/week, and some are expected to work in the office 4-5 days/week. The current expectation for this role is that you are working in the office 4+ days/week and that you are in the office full-time during the training period, for which the length varies by role. During an initial phone screen, the team will discuss expectations for this specific position.

The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.

Life At PB:

We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and our culture is at the heart of our success. It’s our fundamental belief that people do and create great things and that people are the cornerstone of prosperity. We believe that proactively seeking out different points of view, listening to others, learning, and reflecting on what we’ve heard creates a sense of belonging within PitchBook and strengthens the PitchBook community.

We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.

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