Talent Acquisition Advisor - Generalist , NY

Pzena Investment Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer managing approximately $85 billion in global equity assets. We provide equity investment management services for institutional investors, leading corporate, public and individual clients on a world‑wide basis by way of separate accounts, sub‑advised mutual funds, and other commingled vehicles since our firm founding in 1995.

Our team of over 165 employees is mostly based in our headquarters in Manhattan and we have additional offices in London, Dublin and Melbourne. We are a growing company, in the size of our team, our locations, and our assets under management. We seek partners, not just employees, at every level in the firm and are looking for an exceptional new team member to grow with us.

At Pzena, we invest in your career and have a strong track record of internal mobility.

Pzena Investment Management is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to play a pivotal role in strengthening the firm’s hiring and people infrastructure. This is a highly collaborative and hands‑on role for an experienced Financial Services recruiter who thrives in a small, high‑performing HR team and brings a strong interest in supporting broader HR initiatives. In partnership with the Talent Delivery and Advisory Lead, the role combines full ownership of the recruitment lifecycle with meaningful exposure across onboarding, workforce planning, campus programs, benchmarking, and HR operations.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who combines strategic cross‑functional partnership with disciplined execution. We are seeking a professional with high personal standards, strong drive and an intrinsic commitment to continuous improvement while balancing confidence with humility. The strongest candidates set the bar, operate independently with strong judgment, think critically, and deliver consistently high‑quality work.

• Ownfull-cycle recruiting for roles across
  
  Pzena’sglobal offices and functions
• Partner closely with leaders at all levels to define roles, assess talent, and deliver values-aligned hiring decisions
• Lead proactive sourcing through professional networks, campus channels, and specialized Financial Services platforms
• Build and manage relationships with search firms and external partners
• Conduct rigorous screening and interviews, providing market insight and sound judgment to stakeholders
• Manage offers and pre-hire processes in close partnership with the business, HR, and finance
• Coordinate hiring across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with local practices and regulatory requirements
• Track recruiting activity and key metrics to support planning and leadership visibility
• Lead campus recruiting and internship programs across targeted universities and professional programs
• Build early-career pipelines aligned with business needs and the firm’s long‑term talent strategy
• Partner with business leaders on intern selection, development, and conversion planning

• Partner closely with Finance and HR to apply market benchmarking data in support of role design, compensation alignment, and offer strategy
• Provide data-driven insightstohiring managers and leadership
• Ensure hiring practices consistently reflect Pzena’s culture, values, and long-term investment philosophy

• Own the recruiting-to-onboarding transition to ensure a seamless new‑hire experience
• Serve as a trusted partner to HR leadership on workforce planning and hiring priorities
• Support onboarding, orientation, and select HR initiatives and projects
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in HR processes, systems, and practices

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+years of recruiting experience in Financial Services, asset management, banking, or professional services firm
• Exceptions technical skills in excel anda strong foundation in MS Office products
• Demonstrated success managing full‑cycle recruiting across multiple functions and levels
• Experience leading campus recruiting and internship programs
• Strong understanding of broader HR practices and…