WHO WE ARE

Fremont Group is the San Francisco-based private investment office for the Bechtel family. Fremont Group was formed in 1980 as the investment arm of the Bechtel Group, a leading global engineering, construction, and project management company founded in 1898. Bechtel remains a private company and is in its fifth generation of family leadership.

Fremont’s investment strategy is to identify opportunities with the potential for superior returns, with a focus on investing for the long term. Fremont Group’s success as an investor has been based upon the values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, and sound judgment. Fremont invests directly through teams of professionals it sponsors as well as through other external managers. Fremont considers itself as a “business investor” due to its operating orientation and its commitment to partnership with its managers and portfolio companies to create value over the medium to long term.

Fremont Group has assets under management across a broad array of asset classes, investing in fund of funds and directly, and has a unique and long-term focus in its investment program. This is an opportunity to work amongst and learn from a dynamic team with vast experiences.

In addition to its role as an investment manager, Fremont serves as the full-service Family Office to the Bechtel family with over 150 employees. The Family Office has been focused on the fourth and fifth generation of the family. With the fifth generation becoming more active and engaged, Fremont seeks to expand the scale and scope of its services and build up a leading Finance team.

CULTURE OF LEARNING, INCLUSION AND OUTREACH

Fremont fosters a welcoming and inclusive culture that values each individual’s unique ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We feel that all our employees have ideas worth hearing and we have created a collaborative and collegial environment in which we are able to do our best work.

We believe that our firm is only as good as its people. This is why we invest so heavily in our employees' ongoing education and career development. Mentorship is one of Fremont’s core values and we take the development and growth of our people seriously. Employees at all levels and functions receive support to help them grow their technical and business expertise relative to their functional area. As a relatively smaller organization, employees can make a visible impact on the firm and take their careers to the next level.

Outreach and philanthropy are at the core of what we do and who we are as members of our community. Through the Fremont Group Foundation (FGF), Fremont offers various ways for employees to participate, including employee organized volunteer events, an annual fundraiser and volunteer day for core organizations, and our Annual Giving Month, to name a few. We also offer generous donation matching and service awards for employees who volunteer and/or serve on the governing board of an eligible organization.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

The role of the Client HR Associate is to assist in developing and implementing Human Resources programs for approximately 100+ household staff, in seven states. They will directly impact our clients and help provide valuable HR advice to our clients every day.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE ON THIS TEAM

· The Associate will provide support in developing and managing best practices and procedures for all matters such as hiring, onboarding, compensation reviews, leaves, separations, employee relations, benefits, compliance, and background checks.

· As the strategic business partner to our clients, the Associate will help our clients by attracting and retaining top talent. They will also provide guidance and advice on people related matters to ensure our clients maintain positive, equitable and compliant work environments.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

The success of Client HR at Fremont Group relies heavily on interpersonal communication, problem solving, coaching, change management and business acumen. The following outlines the tangible contributions of a successful candidate within the typical life cycle of a Client HR Associate at Fremont Group.

· Advise and consult on all Client Human Resources matters (some delicate/sensitive), from strategy through execution.

· Develop strong and trusted relationships with a sophisticated client base, in addition to the internal Client Services team.

· Maintain flawless execution, ensuring completed work is accurate, timely, and displays thoughtful reasoning and judgment.

· Communicate with senior management about evolving client and employee matters on a timely, regular basis.

· Partner with Department Head to manage full life cycle recruiting for all open positions within assigned client groups.

· Manage employee offboarding process.

· Write and verbally communicate detailed policies, processes and client communication with sophistication and confidence.

· Work with external counsel as needed to determine the best and most practical course of action.

· Interpret and monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Remain current with changes in Human Resources and employment law.

· Process and coordinate new hire forms, manage background checks, and assist with onboarding employees.

· Create reports from HR system for recruiting and compensation purposes.

· Work closely with the Client HR team on other assignments/projects as needed.

KEY PROFICIENCIES

· The successful candidate will have a minimum of five to seven years of Human Resources experience as a generalist or Human Resources business partner/relationship manager. They should be a true generalist experienced in supporting and guiding Clients in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, compensation/benefits/payroll, compliance, and HR operations. The candidate must be able to execute strategies in a very detailed manner, in addition to having excellent analytical skills.

· The experience, presence, and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, establish credibility and engender trust with multiple clients and all internal organizational levels, including senior management. At the same time, possessing the warmth and emotional intelligence necessary to communicate directly with household employees.

· Strong advisory, influence, and negotiations skills; an ability to work with several distinct cultures.

· A demonstrated track record of being proactive in identifying issues, analyzing solutions, and providing written and/or verbal recommendations with sound reasoning and judgment. The ability and willingness to operate both tactically and strategically, with a hands-on approach and sense of urgency.

· A natural relationship builder who has a strong client service orientation.

· An individual who has high standards, demands excellence, and has a meticulous attention to detail.

· Experience with developing processes that scale as the volume of work increases. Can manage a high volume of unpredictable workflow.

· A demonstrated aptitude to be flexible and deal with ambiguity.

· Experience working closely with Payroll department and understanding payroll processes.

· Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, especially policy writing skills.

· Experience with managing employee compensation and compensation processes.

· Experience with full life cycle recruitment and employee onboarding. A high degree of integrity and an ability to be discreet and manage highly confidential matters.

· Experience working with a non-exempt workforce, along with deep knowledge of wage and hour law, California employment law and compliance.

· Strong academic credentials that include a bachelor’s degree.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will join the Client HR team, which is part of a larger ten-person HR department. We are a small and close-knit group, highly collaborative, sharing common and overlapping goals while having distinctive roles and areas of expertise. Our team is highly focused on execution, problem solving and providing expert level advice to our clients. We partner closely with several other departments, including but not limited to Client Services, Client Services Accounting, and Payroll.

As a member of the HR department, you will be part of a group that will invest in your professional development. We believe in taking the time to train and coach so that you can continue to grow. This is a role where you can hone your skills, build long-term relationships, and develop your leadership style.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time, exempt position. Fremont offers highly competitive compensation packages, commensurate with related work experience and education. Fremont also offers excellent benefits for eligible employees available on date of hire. Current benefits include but are not limited to: medical (PPO, HMO and HDHPs); dental and vision coverage; 401(k) with 5% employer match plus an annual employer contribution; life insurance; disability insurance; HSA contribution when enrolled in HDHP; Flexible Savings Account (FSA); dependent care account; transit/parking assistance; flexible time off/vacation (no caps); paid medical leave; 20 weeks of paid parental leave; a generous child care stipend for qualified families; infertility benefit; an employee assistance program (EAP) including access to financial advice, mental health services, and health advocacy services, and ongoing education assistance. In support of our organization’s core values, Fremont offers paid time off to volunteer for nonprofit organizations as well as direct grants and matching grants for employee contributions to tax exempt organizations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Employees must be available to work in person, Tuesday – Thursday, in our San Francisco office.

Fremont Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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