Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Job Description:

Our client is a leading financial institution committed to innovation, operational excellence, and a strong people-centric culture. They are now seeking a Senior Vice President, Human Resources to lead strategic HR initiatives, workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and leadership development. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving HR transformation, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy across the institution. This role will lead key HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, learning & development, employee relations, and HR operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services HR leadership, change management, and strategic workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the company’s growth and business objectives.
• Act as a strategic HR advisor to the executive leadership team and business unit heads.
• Lead HR transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and workforce effectiveness.

Talent Management & Leadership Development

• Oversee leadership development programs, succession planning, and executive coaching.
• Implement best practices for talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employer branding.
• Drive initiatives to attract, retain, and develop top-tier financial services professionals.

Culture, Employee Engagement & Diversity

• Foster a high-performance culture that encourages innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Lead employee engagement programs to enhance job satisfaction and workplace productivity.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives across the organization.

Compensation, Benefits & Performance Management

• Develop and oversee compensation, benefits, and reward strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Ensure a robust performance management framework that drives accountability and career growth.
• Benchmark HR policies against industry standards to maintain competitive and compliant HR practices.

Compliance, Risk Management & HR Operations

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, financial industry regulations, and HR best practices.
• Oversee HR policies, employee relations, and conflict resolution in a highly regulated environment.
• Work closely with legal, compliance, and risk teams to mitigate HR-related risks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience within the financial services industry.
• Strong expertise in HR strategy, leadership development, talent management, and workforce planning.
• Experience leading HR transformation, digital HR, and organizational change management.
• In-depth knowledge of financial services industry HR trends, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to work with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.