Virtus is dedicated to the success of employees and helping everyone on our team achieve their goals.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing organization with the resources of a large firm and the innovative environment of an entrepreneurial company that promotes collaboration and employee engagement. Every member of our team is empowered to make a tangible impact in offering clients high-quality investment strategies to meet their financial needs and delivering value for our shareholders.

We are an organization where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Professional development opportunities help employees enhance their skills and grow in their careers. Meaningful financial rewards and a comprehensive package of benefits support employees at every stage of life and encourage work-life balance, and physical, emotional and mental well-being.

We believe in the value of a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment and are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

Job Description

The Virtus Investment Partners Human Resources team provides strategic and operational support across all HR functions, including Compensation, Benefits, HRIS Operations and Talent Management. The team is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

We seek to hire an HR Coordinator who will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support for the Human Resources team in Hartford, CT. This early‑career role is ideal for someone beginning their career in human resources or with a strong interest in the field. It offers broad exposure across HR disciplines, daily interaction with employees at all levels, and responsibility for maintaining critical HR processes, records, and communications. The position also provides backup support for the reception desk, ensuring smooth front‑office operations when needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain Outlook calendar for the Executive Vice President, CHRO, including scheduling, meeting coordination, priority email monitoring, and ensuring all stakeholders are informed of changes.
• Manage the Human Resources departmental Outlook inbox and shared calendar.
• Draft, edit, and distribute professional correspondence, memos, and departmental communications.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, triaging questions and directing individuals to the appropriate HR resource.
• Act as a liaison between HR and external human resources vendors.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files in alignment with company policy and compliance requirements.
• Assist with annual HR budget coordination, expense tracking, and related administrative tasks.
• Process HR vendor invoices and prepare submissions for accounting.
• Administer federal and state labor law posting requirements, ensuring all postings are up‑to‑date.
• Complete E‑Verify processing for all new hires.
• Support annual benefits enrollment activities and process employee benefit changes.
• Partner with the HRIS team on system enhancement testing, deployments, and bi‑annual system upgrades.
• Support employee experience initiatives, including serving on the planning committee for employee events.
• Assist with communication and rollout of HR programs, processes, and policy updates.
• Prepare HR presentations and materials for use in Board of Directors and Compensation Committee meetings; upload materials to Diligent in preparation for “Board Books”.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-3 years of HR, administrative, or office operations experience preferred, internships or relevant coursework accepted for early-career candidates.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis utilizing Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear, professional communication skills; discretion handling confidential information.

This position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card holder) as a condition of employment. We are unable to sponsor work visas or provide support for OPT/CPT programs for this role.

The starting salary range is $65,000 to $75,000.

The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.