Manager, HR Business Partner

About Our Company

We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Job Description

Are you an HR professional who enjoys translating business priorities into practical people strategies? We are seeking a Manager, HR Business Partner to support leaders across Human Resources (HR4HR) and Marketing, Strategy & Communications.

In this role, you will work closely with senior HR Business Partners and business leaders to understand organizational priorities, anticipate talent needs, and deliver thoughtful HR solutions. You will provide consultation and hands-on support across talent management, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, employee relations, performance management and compensation. You will also partner across the HR organization to bring enterprise programs and solutions to life in ways that meet the distinct needs of the businesses you support.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with leaders and develop a strong understanding of the priorities, operating environment and talent needs of the HR and Marketing, Strategy & Communications organizations.
• Provide day-to-day HR consultation to leaders, in partnership with the VP HR Business Partner, helping them navigate workforce, talent, organizational and employee matters with sound judgment and a practical business perspective.
• Support workforce and organizational planning, including role and organization design, talent needs, leadership transitions and other organizational changes.
• Lead and coordinate key talent processes for the supported organizations, including goal and development planning, talent assessment, succession planning, performance management, employee development and year-end compensation activities.
• Partner with Talent Partner and VP HR Business Partner to Consult with leaders on talent strategies that strengthen performance, retain key talent, build leadership capability and support employee development and career growth.
• Use data, workforce insights and external perspectives to identify trends, frame issues and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Talent Management, Learning and Development, and Employee Relations, to develop and deliver coordinated solutions.
• Support the implementation of enterprise HR programs, policies and initiatives, tailoring communications and execution approaches to the needs of the supported organizations.
• Contribute to broader HR Business Partner priorities and cross-functional initiatives, including research, analysis, project planning, communication and implementation.
• Help anticipate emerging workforce and organizational needs, surface potential risks and opportunities, and recommend solutions that balance business objectives, employee needs and enterprise practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar consultative role.
• Broad knowledge of core HR disciplines, including talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, compensation, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and effectively consult with leaders, employees, and HR partners on complex people and organizational matters.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and judgment skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop practical recommendations, and influence decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and navigate sensitive or confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects and processes, and collaborate across teams to deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve efficiency, streamline administrative work, and support higher-value business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting corporate functions, professional services organizations, or geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience consulting on organizational design, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, or change management initiatives.
• Experience using workforce data, metrics, and analytics to identify trends and inform talent and business decisions.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and executive-level stakeholders.

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $93,400 - $128,400 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full timeExemptHuman CapitalHR Human Resources

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

Who We Are

Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has helped people feel more confident about their financial future. Guided by strong values and a deep commitment to clients, we've remained a trusted leader in financial planning and advice for more than 130 years.

Through our businesses, Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance & Annuities, we deliver advice, investment and protection solutions designed for long-term success. While each business brings distinct capabilities and expertise, all are united by our unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation.

For you, that means the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high-performing, collaborative culture where your expertise can grow, your contributions are valued and your work can make a real impact.

Our Business and our Brands

As a global financial services company with three complementary businesses, the breadth of our capabilities sets us apart. It also creates unique opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate and grow their careers:

• Ameriprise Financial: Financial planning, advice and wealth management.

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Global asset management serving individual, institutional and corporate clients.

• RiverSource Insurance & Annuities: Products and solutions designed to help clients protect and grow their wealth.

Explore opportunities within each business and region below.

• Ameriprise US | Careers

• Ameriprise India | Careers

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments US | Careers

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC | Careers

• RiverSource | Careers

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