HR Business Partner - Vice President

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic partner to assigned business units, responsible for aligning business objectives with employee and management needs. The HRBP serves as a consultant to leadership on human resource-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs, communicating needs proactively with our HR department and business management, and seeks to develop integrated solutions. Key Responsibilities -------------------- * **Strategic Partnership:** * Consult with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate. * Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies. * Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning. * **Employee Relations:** * Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. * Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. * **Performance Management:** * Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). * Assist with the performance review process, ensuring fairness and consistency. * **Talent Management & Development:** * Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs. * Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met. * **HR Policy & Compliance:** * Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. * Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation. * **Recruitment & Onboarding:** * Partner with the talent acquisition team to ensure recruitment needs for the business unit are met. * Assist with developing contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers. Qualifications -------------- Required: --------- * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. * 5-7 years of progressive experience in an HR role, with at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner or equivalent strategic capacity. * Proven experience resolving complex employee relations issues. * Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. * Ability to develop strong, trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors). Preferred: ---------- * Master’s degree in Human Resources or MBA . * SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification. * Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. * Experience supporting Markets/client-facing business units. •Working Environment: office setting, minimal travel required. • Effort: minimal physical effort required. \------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** --------------------- Human Resources \------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** --------------- HR Advisors & Generalist \------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** -------------- Full time \------------------------------------------------------ **Most Relevant Skills** ------------------------ Please see the requirements listed above. \------------------------------------------------------ **Other Relevant Skills** ------------------------- For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. \------------------------------------------------------ _Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _[Accessibility at Citi](https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)._ _View Citi’s [EEO Policy Statement](https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy) and the [Know Your Rights](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) poster._