Senior Director of People
Curi Capital
| Company | Curi Capital |
| Category | HR & Recruiting |
| Location | Chicago |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
About Us
Curi Capital, founded in 2005, is a rapidly growing national registered investment advisory firm (RIA) based in Chicago. We are committed to building meaningful relationships and making a difference in our clients’ financial wellness. Our mission is focused on enriching the lives of our teammates, clients, partners, and the communities in which we live and work. Curi Capital is perennially ranked among Barron’s Top 100 Independent Registered Investment Advisors globally. Our values—Accountability, Curiosity, Teamwork, Inclusion, and Service Commitment—are at the core of our culture. Location: Chicago, Illinois
At Curi Capital, we believe that working together we have better outcomes. Team members are strongly encouraged to work in the office three days a week.
Build and Scale Our People Function
We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on Senior Director of People to lead and elevate our people function at a pivotal stage of growth. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, driving enterprise-wide talent and organizational effectiveness strategies that enable business growth, strengthen leadership capability, support succession readiness, and ensure long-term workforce sustainability.
This is a high-impact leadership role that blends strategic vision with operational execution. You’ll lead key People initiatives while also enhancing and scaling core processes, strengthening team capabilities, and delivering practical, business-aligned solutions. Success in this role requires the ability to think broadly, act decisively, and partner closely with leadership to translate strategy into meaningful outcomes for the organization and its people.
What You’ll Do
Strategic People Leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and department heads on all people-related matters
Design and execute a multi-year People roadmap aligned to the firm’s growth strategy and culture
Translate business objectives into workforce planning, organizational design, and talent priorities
Advise on organizational structure as the firm scales headcount, expands locations, and pursues acquisitions
Performance Management & Development
Build and continuously improve performance management processes, including goal-setting and feedback frameworks
Partner with managers to develop high-potential employees and address performance challenges effectively
Design and deliver learning and development programs, including leadership development and manager training
Create clear career pathing frameworks that enhance retention and motivate advancement
Employee Relations & Culture
Champion a culture grounded in our core values: Accountability, Curiosity, Teamwork, Inclusion, and Service Commitment
Lead employee engagement initiatives and translate insights into actionable plans
Serve as a fair and proactive resource for employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Oversee full-cycle recruitment across all levels, with a focus on advisor and operations talent
Design and implement succession planning strategies for key roles across the firm
Compensation & Rewards
Develop and administer competitive compensation structures and annual review processes
Conduct market benchmarking using industry data (e.g., Schwab, Fidelity, InvestmentNews)
Ensure pay equity, transparency, and scalability as the organization grows
People Operations, Compliance & Technology
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, etc.)
Oversee People analytics, reporting, policies, and procedures
Manage People budget and external vendor relationships
Lead and develop People team members to deliver high-quality, service-oriented support
Strategic Partnership
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