HR Business Partner, Vice President

Who Are We Looking For? 

As a HR Business Partner, you will be a key member of a team of HR professionals, who support State Street Investment Management (State Street IM). In this global role you will provide strategic human resources support to the Global Institutional Group (GIG), the commercial team for State Street IM and the Chief Business Office (CBO), responsible for developing long-term growth strategies across global ETFs, index, cash and defined contribution.   

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with global and regional business leaders to develop and execute both long-term and short-term HR strategies that directly support and enable business priorities
• Strategically collaborate with clients to design and implement effective organizational structures
• Act as an organizational coach…help team build organizational capabilities and partner with leaders to maximize team performance
• Provide timely, effective and direct coaching to clients, assisting in the development of contemporary leadership skills (e.g. talent assessment & development, succession planning, performance management, employee engagement)
• Define & execute a talent assessment strategy for the organization; support the team’s succession planning efforts in line with evolving business needs
• Ensure performance management and reward practices drive appropriate performance differentiation and contribution
• Partner with leaders to enable a contemporary organizational culture, and use change acceleration techniques to assist in driving positive change; support business leaders in fostering an organization culture that values all manners of diversity
• Lead client groups through critical HR operating rhythms e.g. TCP, Talent Review, etc.
• Partner with HR specialist functions/COEs as needed to support business objectives, e.g. Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Employee Relations
• Educate and ensure compliance with the Company's HR initiatives, processes and practices
• Provide occasional backup support for fellow HRBP teammates on an as-needed basis

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a business-related discipline
• A minimum of 8 years of diverse HR experience; commercial client-facing experience
• Experience in a corporate environment with global responsibility
• Experience that has contributed to an understanding of the asset management industry including roles, business processes, and organizational structure
• In-depth understanding of HR concepts and principles gained through direct work experience, with a solid understanding of the “why” behind policies and practices
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a solution-oriented mindset to influence outcomes and present to all levels of the organization
• General knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including exposure to jurisdictions beyond the U.S.
• Ability to translate strategic business directives into HR action plans focusing on meaningful areas of impact
• Inquisitive approach to solving complex or unfamiliar problems, seeking appropriate inputs to develop optimal solutions; ability to assess situations and make judgments based on practice or previous experience
• Successful track record of business impact through use of HR skills, including influencing and project management
• Experience coaching and advising leaders
• Ability to be a healthy disruptor and challenge the status quo even if the view is unpopular

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.

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