Director, Human Capital

at  Westwood Management Corp

WHO WE ARE

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. is a focused investment management boutique and wealth management firm. Founded in 1983, Westwood is a diversified financial services firm that offers a broad array of investment solutions to institutional investors, private wealth clients and financial intermediaries. The firm specializes in several distinct investment capabilities: U.S. Value Equity, Multi Asset, Energy & Real Assets, Income Alternatives, Tactical Absolute Return and Managed Investment Solutions, and are made available through separate accounts, the Westwood Funds® family of mutual funds and other pooled vehicles. Westwood benefits from significant, broad-based employee ownership and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WHG.” Based in Dallas, Westwood also maintains offices in Chicago, Houston and San Francisco.

WHO YOU ARE

• A strong internal customer orientation and lens with a “how can I help” approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish a client relationship based on clear expectations and an agreement on deliverables.
• Solid time management abilities with desire to acquire strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and utilize HR data to establish reports and monitor policies and guidelines.
• Understanding of interpersonal relationships and organizational behavior.
• Inquisitive approach to solving complex or unfamiliar problems, seeking appropriate inputs to develop optimal solutions; ability to assess situations and make judgments based on practice or previous experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of coaching concepts and methods to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effectiveness.
• Results and detail-oriented team player able to think out of the box to drive results.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate organizational change and foster linkage between business objectives and human capital activities.
• Project management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously, remains flexible in a demanding work environment, and adapts to rapidly changing priorities.
• Consistently acts with highest integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

TRAVEL

This position requires infrequent travel, less than 5% of the time. Most travel is within the local area and may be outside of normal work hours.
This job description may be subject to change at any time.

Responsible for developing tactical and strategic HR support for leaders and employees by taking an active role in understanding the business and employee issues. Partners with management and employees to facilitate and implement policies and practices in support of the company’s business plans.