Director, Human Resources

Posted:
7/5/2026, 11:52:52 PM

Location(s):
Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States ⋅ Boston, Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Rhode Island, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Workplace Type:
Remote

Pay:
$103k–$211k/yr

Job Description:

At Fidelity, we know our greatest asset is our associates, and we focus on building an environment that allows people to perform their best and make an impact! As Director, Human Resources in Fidelity Institutional, you will use your energy, business knowledge and ability to build and execute HR strategies to drive business results.   

 

The Fidelity Institutional HR team provides strategic partnership and a set of capabilities that ensure consistent and efficient strategies are used to improve the associate experience and diverse talent capabilities of our organization, contributing to the growth and evolution of the culture and business talent landscape.  In partnership with the leadership team, we support leaders and managers to enhance the associate experience and drive business results – all in support of delivering exceptional performance for Fidelity’s customers.  

  

 

The Expertise and Skills You Bring 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 6- 8 years of Human Resources experience.  
  • Strong HR business partner capability across broad areas, including talent acquisition, compensation, inclusive talent strategies, employee relations, organizational design and development, workforce planning, and change management.  
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, proactively building strong consultative and collaborative relationships with HR colleagues and business partners and effectively navigating across business units and functions.  
  • Develops, aligns and executes HR programs and initiatives; seeks successful completion in support of business unit plans.  
  • Identifies organizational capabilities needed to deliver against business results, using and integrating Fidelity's Leadership principles and Manager Effectiveness 
  • Identifies talent needs, risks and gaps; builds and coordinates execution of a plan to address using talent management tools and resources. Facilitates, executes and/or participates in Talent Review/Succession Planning discussions with business partners, owning the entire process across the BU/ Function as required.  
  • Confident in partnering with and coaching leaders at all levels, challenging and influencing difficult issues and strategic decisions, as well as providing sophisticated solutions to complex issues in an ambiguous environment.  
  • Combines business knowledge with curiosity and empathy in actively listening to the needs and concerns of business leaders and functional partners to develop strategic recommendations.  
  • Proactive problem solver who demonstrates critical thinking, analytical skills, decision-making, good judgment, independence, autonomy and accountability.   
  • Analytical mindset, comfortable with data analysis tools (predominately Excel), and ability to tell a story and influence organizational and talent decisions using data in consultation with leadership   
  • Proven ability, flexibility, and resourcefulness to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, fluid, and deadline-driven environment, with comfort operating amid ambiguity  
  • Intellectual curiosity and ability to quickly build subject matter expertise and apply institutional knowledge to develop quality solutions 

 

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position 

 

The Team 

 

Our model is a highly collaborative HR service model which helps the business drive organizational and talent initiatives in support of the Fidelity Wealth strategy and goals.   

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

The base salary range for this position is $103,000-211,000 USD per year.  

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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Fidelity Investments

Website: https://www.fidelity.com/

Headquarter Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1946

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Secondary Market

Industries: Asset Management ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Retirement ⋅ Wealth Management

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas