Manager, HR Business Partner at Finra in Rockville, MD

Manager, HR Business Partner Location: New York, NY (Job Posting) Reporting to the Senior Director, HRBP, the Manager, Business Partner (BP) is expected to provide support, planning, advising and management of HR processes to client groups. This position will interact with all levels of staff, but primary support is to managers and director-level staff. This role will be an integral member of the BP team and coordinate across BP functional support to ensure consistency, collaboration, and sustainability of processes in support of the BP function. This individual will need to have demonstrated strong collaboration, planning, problem-solving, and communication skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects. The Manager will have experience across the core areas of HR including performance and talent management, total rewards, talent acquisition, influencing and relationship building, and leadership coaching. With oversight from the Senior Director, HRBP, the Manager will: Essential Job Functions: Understand the business and be a thought leader to leaders on people, business, and organizational topics. ​ Partner with the Centers of Excellence (i.e. Operations, Recruiting, Total Rewards, Talent Management) to deliver strategic initiatives, programs, and processes to client groups. Under the direction of the Senior Director, support and manage various business unit-wide projects and initiatives. Consult with management, providing guidance on change management and talent management. Coach and educate managers on tactics to navigate difficult conversations with staff on a wide range of People Solutions topics. Establish and build strong relationships with management to deliver appropriate people solutions. Assist in the development of comprehensive people strategies and workforce planning. ​ Proactively recommend strategic people solutions to business issues. ​ Partner and plan with the Senior Director and business unit(s) to execute organizational initiatives; participate in business meetings as value-added resource. ​ Understand business unit drivers of performance and guide managers in addressing key issues that could impact performance. ​ Provide input and guidance on workforce planning, succession planning, talent and skills needs. ​ Partnering with the Senior Director to lead and facilitate critical discussions with business leaders (e.g. leadership performance and talent). ​ Partnering with the Senior Director, participate in reorganization projects (e.g. restructuring or transformations). ​ Proactively share relevant business unit information with Business Partner team and COEs. ​ Analyze trends and metrics, partnering with People Solutions COEs to develop solutions, programs, and policies. ​ Identify ways to improve processes; generate and share ideas. ​ Other duties as assigned. Demonstration of FINRA’s values. Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity. Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field. Master’s degree a plus. Minimum of 6 years of related experience focused on HRBP duties, employee relations, or other human resources functional areas or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge and experience with a broad range of human resource disciplines, including compensation, organizational development, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws. Skills Requirements: Advanced leadership skills, including the ability to make informed decisions, find solutions, encourage, and support change. Ability to analyze problems and develop resolutions at both a strategic and functional level. Creative thinker able to make decisions independently and expeditiously; and, to translate strategy into action. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, people solutions practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Work Conditions: Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements. Extended hours and travel [approximately 40%] required as needed. Position requires the incumbent to be capable of addressing situations that may sometimes be highly emotional, and in an environment that requires prompt investigation and conclusion of matters in a confidential manner. For work that is performed in CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the position. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations. CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $97,700, Maximum Salary $176,100 IL/PA: Minimum Salary $107,500, Maximum Salary $194,100 MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $112,300 Maximum Salary $202,500 NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $112,300, Maximum Salary $211,400 #LI-Hybrid To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. Please note: If the “Apply Now” button on a job board posting does not take you directly to the FINRA Careers site, enter www.finra.org/careers into your browser to reach our site directly. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. 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