Human Resources Manager | Dark Alpha Capital LLC | Handshake

About the Firm We are an independent sponsor firm focused on sourcing and managing private investment opportunities. Our team partners with a broad network of debt and equity investors to fund transactions across diverse industries. We pride ourselves on fostering strong, lasting relationships and delivering high-value opportunities to our investor base. Role Summary The Human Resources Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for owning the firm’s end-to-end talent and people operations. This position will establish and maintain best-in-class hiring standards, design and optimize recruiting workflows and systems, and provide employee management support across the organization. While not involved in day-to-day sourcing or screening, the HR Manager will oversee the entire talent acquisition process, ensure a high-quality candidate and employee experience, and drive initiatives that strengthen company culture, compliance, and organizational effectiveness as the firm scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Hiring Standards: Develop and maintain firm-wide hiring standards, role profiles, interview frameworks, and evaluation criteria that ensure consistent, high-quality talent acquisition aligned with Dark Alpha Capital’s culture and growth objectives.
• Recruiting Workflow Management: Design, implement, and continuously improve the end-to-end recruiting process and workflows, including tools, documentation, ATS utilization, and reporting. Oversee coordination between hiring managers, recruiters (internal or external), and other stakeholders.
• Workforce Planning & Talent Pipeline: Partner with senior leadership to forecast talent needs, build succession plans, and maintain a strong pipeline of passive and active candidates across key functions.
• Employee Management & Relations: Support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, performance management, professional development, employee engagement, and offboarding processes.
• Policy & Compliance: Develop and enforce HR policies, procedures, and best practices related to employment law, confidentiality, diversity, and regulatory compliance in a remote environment.
• Process Optimization & Systems: Identify opportunities to enhance HR operations through tools, automation, and documentation. Manage relationships with external vendors (recruiters, background check providers, HR platforms, etc.).
• Culture & Employer Brand: Help shape and promote the firm’s employer brand, values, and employee experience to attract top talent and retain high performers.
• Reporting & Analytics: Track key HR metrics (time-to-hire, offer acceptance rate, turnover, etc.) and provide regular insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Leadership Collaboration: Advise senior management on people-related matters and serve as a trusted partner to hiring managers across the firm.

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or lead Talent Acquisition / HR role.
• Strong experience designing and optimizing recruiting processes, workflows, and standards in a fast-growing or lean organization.
• Solid knowledge of employment law, compliance, and best practices in talent management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a remote, dynamic environment.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in Private Equity, Investment Management, Financial Services, or other professional services environments.
• Familiarity with modern HRIS/ATS platforms and recruitment tools.
• Exposure to performance management systems, employee engagement initiatives, and culture-building in small-to-mid-sized firms.

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic & Systems Thinking: Ability to design scalable people processes and workflows that support business growth.
• Leadership & Influence: Strong ability to guide hiring managers and senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Employee-Centric Approach: Genuine commitment to creating positive employee and candidate experiences.
• Analytical & Organized: Data-driven mindset with excellent attention to detail and documentation standards.
• Discretion & Integrity: Highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactive in refining processes and adapting to the firm’s evolving needs.

Reporting Structure and Work Environment Reports To: Vice President of Operations (Chief of Staff) or Senior Management Team Direct Reports: Talent Acquisition Associates Work Environment:

• Standard office hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)
• Remote role, with periodic strategic syncs

Compensation

Structure: Performance-Based Success Fee Only Terms: No salary, retainer, hourly compensation, milestone payments, or guaranteed compensation. The Human Resources Manager will be eligible to receive a 1.0% Success Fee of Net Closing Transaction Fees generated by transactions successfully closed by the firm. Compensation is funded exclusively from transaction-related revenues received by the Company and is contingent upon a successful closing. This role is designed for professionals who are motivated by performance, long-term value creation, and direct alignment with firm outcomes. No compensation is earned unless a transaction closes and the Company receives its corresponding economics. Equal Opportunity Statement Dark Alpha Capital LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role; duties may change over time as business needs evolve.