Senior Talent & People Operations Specialist

It’s no wonder we can go further, faster together.

We’re a team of 450+ professionals from 50+ nationalities, all commercially driven, entrepreneurial and ready to turn potential into progress. Not just for us, but for the world too. At STX, we’re focused on so much more than making money. We’re here to make money make a difference. Because for us, nothing’s more important than being able to trade in environmental commodities and create the most effective decarbonization strategies for our clients. Join us and we can change the world together – one trade at a time.

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ABOUT THE TEAM & ROLE

We are looking for a strategic and execution-minded People Op’s & Talent Partner to own, scale, and elevate the talent lifecycle, employee experience, and HR operations for our STX Americas region (New York, Houston, and Mexico). Sitting at the heart of our regional business, this regional ownership role bridges the gap between the high-level people strategy and seamless day-to-day execution. You will design, optimize, and oversee our regional HR operations, proactive recruitment, high-impact talent retention strategies, and regional Traineeship program. This role sits at the intersection of talent acquisition, HR business partnership, and regional operations for STX Americas. We are looking for a seasoned People professional who brings depth across all three disciplines and the credibility to operate as a true business partner to senior leadership.

This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and who wants to play a key part in how people experience STX day to day - from their first day onboarding, to the workplace they show up to, to the support they receive when they have questions or when in need of advice. The impact is meaningful and visible across the business. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across the Americas, from sourcing through close, partnering with regional and global hiring managers across all business functions.
• Own and manage end-to-end HR Operations for the US (New York & Houston) and Mexico offices, (contracting, onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, benefits administration, offboarding) , including contracts, systems access, documentation, desk setup, and maintaining accurate employee records throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and internal policies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR systems and external partners, including payroll, benefits, immigration, and IT vendors, ensuring smooth coordination on people-related matters.
• Own the regional US Traineeship and support our global recruitment and employee development initiatives by coordinating interviews, assisting with hiring processes, organizing training sessions & rotations, and tracking the success of the initiative.
• Partner with local leadership on HR & Talent topics, office culture and employee experience, ensuring the Americas offices reflect STX's values at a regional level while maintaining global standards.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 5-10 years of experience across talent acquisition, HR business partnership, and HR operations, ideally within a fast-paced corporate or trading environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset with a proactive approach and willingness to take on tasks of all sizes, while feeling at ease providing feedback or challenge senior stakeholders.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders; familiarity with ADP TotalSource and/or HiBob is preferred.
• Working knowledge of US labor law required; with a familiarity with Mexican employment strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

STX intends on offering the selected candidate a competitive base salary withing the range of $95.000 USD – $140.000 based on several objective factors such as relevant experience, location, holistic skillset, and applicable licenses and certifications. The candidate may also be eligible for discretionary compensation as determined annually within the company fiscal year.  

In addition to a competitive salary, STX is committed to the well-being of our employees and offers extensive benefits including:  

• 100% Company Covered Health, Dental, and Vision for employees and their families with minimal co-pays  

• Retirement plan options with company match (401k)  

• 20 days of annual, flexible paid time off  

• Generous parental & caregiver leave  

• Reimbursement for office commuting costs  

• Monetary stipend for office equipment  

• Strong focus on personal and professional development 

• Employee wellness program 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to enhance our team and contribute to a more inclusive work environment. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are more than just concepts – they are part of our everyday work culture, ensuring employees are welcomed and experience true camaraderie.

At STX, we ask applicants to think holistically about roles. If the role sounds exciting and a great fit for you but some of the criteria or required experience doesn’t 100% line up, we still encourage you to apply!

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