Sr. Manager, HR Transformation

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance services industry together. Schwab’s Transformation & Strategy team is the heart of our firm’s HR strategy and execution of initiatives and programs that benefit our Schwab employees.

Schwab’s HR Transformation & Strategy team is at the center of advancing Human Resources strategy, execution, and continuous improvement across the firm.

As a Senior Manager, HR Transformation & Strategy, you will lead and influence complex enterprise-wide initiatives that shape how HR delivers value to employees, leaders, and the broader organization. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping Schwab continue to challenge the status quo and evolve the employee experience. 

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and can translate vision into clear, actionable plans that achieve measurable outcomes.

• Partner with stakeholders to define vision, align priorities and objectives, and drive execution of transformational initiatives.
• Apply a consultative approach to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness while helping teams navigate change and achieve sustainable results.
• Help elevate team capabilities by sharing best practices, providing coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.

To ensure we fulfill our promise of “challenging the status quo”, this role has specific qualifications candidates should have for success.

• 6+ years of Human Resources, management consulting, transformation, strategic planning, and/or project leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Proven ability to develop strategy and translate strategic objectives into executable plans that drive measurable business outcomes
• Experience building credibility, influencing decisions, and fostering strong partnerships with HR professionals, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives through change and organizational transformation
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building capabilities
• Ability to analyze business challenges, evaluate opportunities, and develop practical solutions aligned to organizational objectives

• Experience consulting with senior leaders on strategic initiatives, operating models, programs, or process improvement opportunities
• Demonstrated success driving cross-functional alignment and execution across complex organizations
• Experience establishing metrics, success measures, and performance indicators to evaluate initiative effectiveness and business impact
• Strong project management knowledge, methodologies, and tools
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and balance multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and organizational effectiveness
• Growth mindset with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and challenging conventional approaches
• Strong presentation skills and executive-level communication capabilities
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing team members
• Bachelor’s degree