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About the Role

Trading Academy is a financial education company on a mission to help people take control of their financial future. We’re growing — and building an HR function to keep pace with future needs at Trading Academy.

We’re looking for an HR Business Partner who combines strong employment law expertise with the presence and credibility to influence sales leadership in a growing company. This role plays a critical part in scaling the organization thoughtfully; bringing consistency, reinforcing our values, and ensuring our culture remains intact. You’ll support a multi-state, sales-driven workforce, advise leaders on employee matters, and build the infrastructure needed for long-term success.

What You’ll Do

Employee Relations & Manager Support

• Partner with sales managers and team leaders to support performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution
• Conduct thorough, consistent employee relations investigations, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with company policies
• Serve as a trusted advisor on multi-state employment matters, including leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, accommodations, and related topics
• Promote a fair and consistent approach to disciplinary actions and termination processes
• Oversee background checks and employment verifications

Compliance & HR Operations

• Maintainaccurateemployee records and ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws and regulations
• Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes
• Manage relationships with benefit carriers and resolve employee benefit-related issues
• Administer leave programs (CFRA, PDL, FMLA) and coordinate closely with payroll and benefits teams
• Support HRIS (iSolved) administration and generate reporting and insights as needed
• Develop, update, andmaintainjob descriptions, policies, and HR documentation

• Oversee and continuously improve compliance processes across all areas of the business

Offer & Onboarding

• Prepare and extend offer letters and contractor agreements in alignment with approved compensation structures and in partnership with hiring managers
• Coordinate and process employee status changes
• Develop and distribute compensation plans; provide guidance to managers and support employees with compensation-related inquiries
• Own the end-to-end onboarding experience, ensuring day-one readiness, completion of required documentation (including I-9s), benefits education, and proactive check-ins within the first14 days
• Partner with payroll and benefits teams to ensureaccurateandtimelysetup for all new hires

Culture & People Programs

• Design and implement performance review cycles, employee engagement initiatives, and manager development programs
• Assign and manage all HR and training tasks through the Insperity portal (iSolved)
• Analyze employee feedback trends and surface actionable insights to drive organizational improvements
• Contribute to building scalable, effective HR practices to support company growth

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 3–5 years of HR generalist or HRBP experience, including direct support of a sales workforce
• Active HR certification — SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent required
• Experience supporting multi-state operations, particularly California and New Jersey
• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters with sound judgment andappropriate documentation
• Strong communicator who can build trust with frontline managers and senior leaders alike

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred

• Familiarity with HRISsoftware (iSolved) or comparable
• Background in consumer sales or services organizations

Why Join Trading Academy

We’re at a stage of growth where the people function has real impact, and this HR Business Partner will help shape it while working directly with leaders who see HR as a true partner, not just support.

• Competitive salary — $71,000 to $82,000,commensuratewith experience
• Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• A mission-driven culture where your work directly supports people making meaningful life decisions