Manager/Assistant Vice President - HR Business Partner - Investment Bank

A leading investment bank is looking for an HR Business Partner

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Partnership:

- Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, understanding the business needs and providing HR guidance and support.

- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.

- Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Employee Relations:

- Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.

- Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

Talent Management:

- Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.

- Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follow up to ensure training objectives are met.

- Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes as needed.

Organizational Development:

- Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.

- Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.

- Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.

Change Management:

- Assist in driving organizational change by developing and implementing change management strategies.

- Support leaders in planning and managing the implementation of change initiatives.

Compliance and Risk Management:

- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

- Partner with the legal department as needed/required.

Performance Management:

- Support managers in the development and implementation of performance management programs, including performance reviews and performance improvement plans.

- Provide guidance on setting performance standards and evaluating performance.

Compensation and Benefits:

- Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.

- Participate in the development and implementation of compensation programs and processes.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or similar role.

- Thorough understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.

- Strong business acumen and understanding of the company's financials and operations.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

- Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

- HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).

- Experience in a specific industry (e.g., technology, finance, healthcare) as relevant to the position.

- Familiarity with HR analytics and ability to interpret HR data for decision-making.