Citi—HR Business Partner - Vice President

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Description: 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. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.