Posted:
8/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Bridgeport, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
People & HR
Dedicated Human Resources (HR) business partner to respective senior business leadership and his/her senior staff in the identification and meeting of all HR needs. Serve as primary advisor and HR support sourcing manager for all assigned business(es) senior level (VP and above). Act as a liaison to all Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Training, Compensation (Payroll), Benefits, M&T Commitment and Talent Management. Provide expert consultation in organizational effectiveness to business lines, specifically, thought leadership focused on talent management, diversity, restructuring, consolidations, outsourcing, and other human capital initiatives. As necessary, oversee the various levels of HR support requirements in assigned business(es) below the senior level to ensure effective response to the broad spectrum of HR needs (e.g. HRDirect, HR Center of Excellence support etc.)
Talent Management:
M&T Commitment
College Programs
Compensation/Performance Management/Benefits
Employee Relations
Talent Acquisition (Staffing/Recruiting)
Corporate Training (and Development)
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Complete other related duties as assigned.
Provide managers with proactive advice and real-time counsel in addressing performance management, compensation, training, sourcing and recruiting, employee relations and development and other key business initiatives. Participate in management and staff meetings with business-line customers. Participate in the development of strategic human resources initiatives and establish goals to meet the strategic initiatives of the business. Execute business-driven people strategies, processes and policies. Expert resource on the development, deployment and management of highly complex HR issues.
Develop, implement and champion action plans that advance short- and long-term business plans through effective leveraging of human resources.
Effectively build relationships with business line leaders and human resources partners.
Predict and diagnose business conditions, which may have underlying HR issues or ramifications and deliver creative pro-active solutions to the business line.
Build trust with managers and employees, manage deliverables and influence individuals.
Bachelor’s degree or four (4) years relevant experience. Masters and PHR/SPHR preferred.
5+ years applicable Human Resources experience or completion of internal college program.
Specific business line experience (as assigned) preferred
Operates in a fast pace, high change environment, with a heavy involvement in people projects
Talent Management certifications – Myers Briggs (to be obtained within 6 months)
Solid knowledge of MS Office and software used by department
Understanding of the business (of Human Resources and respective business area(s) assigned, i.e. how the business operates financially, the products and services offered and how they are positioned, who the key customers and competitors are and understanding the environment that could affect future successes).
Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations
Highly literate in Human Resources procedures
Strong, leadership, interpersonal and facilitation skills
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills to coordinate various HR functions and to respond to changes in the regulatory arena
Sound analytical abilities and judgment to recommend policies and procedures to conform with state and federal laws/regulations and to research HR policies and practices to achieve Bank’s goals.
Ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of personnel with tact and diplomacy
Strong negotiating skills. Ability to handle conflict from varying parties, up to and including senior management
Strong organizational and resource management skills
Travel throughout assigned territory and/or footprint required, as needed.
Preparation and delivery of annual performance appraisal and related documents
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $103,826.43 - $173,044.05 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.Website: https://mtb.com/
Headquarter Location: Buffalo, New York, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1856
Industries: Banking ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Credit ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Insurance