Temporary HR Manager

Job Title: Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist

Location: Onsite in New York, NY

Duration: 10-12 months

Compensation: $160,000 – $180,000 annually, plus completion bonus

Our client is seeking a Temporary HR Manager to join their People Operations department. This role requires a deep understanding of our client’s services and expertise within the relevant asset class or business group. The ideal candidate will demonstrate Purpose and Values through everyday behaviors and decisions, while building positive relationships with internal stakeholders and investors. Key responsibilities include collaborating with teams, striving for excellence, and driving results. The HR Manager will be expected to proactively think, adapt to changing priorities, and lead with a focus on trust, change management, and high performance. The role also requires the ability to apply judgment in decision-making, with an understanding of global impacts and respect for cultural diversity in the workplace.

Internal Stakeholders:

*Global People & Culture team

*Business Leaders from Client Groups

*Hiring Managers

*Group Heads and Executive Directors

*Executive Assistant and Corporate Services team

*Staff with NAM (particular focus on VP and below level)

External Stakeholders:

*Candidates

*Third Party Service Providers

*External Recruitment Agencies

*Immigration Counsel

*Early Career and I&D Partners

*Other key stakeholders

Decision-Making Authority:

*Ultimate decision-making authority for OUR CLIENT as per Delegations of Authority and Executive Accountability Framework.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience:

*Relevant years of experience in HR generalist and/or Talent Acquisition roles, ideally within Financial Services.

*Proven experience in a commercial and/or relationship-driven environment with the ability to build business partnerships and act as a trusted advisor.

*Strong experience in providing consultation and influencing business leaders, recommending recruitment and people-related strategies to drive commercial outcomes.

*Ability to exercise good judgment and provide advice independently.

*Experience using HRIS systems (Oracle experience preferred). Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter is beneficial.

Qualifications:

*A degree is preferable, but not required.

*Tertiary qualifications in human resources, commerce, economics, finance, or related fields are preferred.

Business Knowledge:

*Solid market knowledge of the financial services industry and/or working in a regulated environment.

*Organizational awareness and the ability to operate effectively in a global matrixed environment.

Technical Knowledge:

*Proactive, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

*Knowledge of cyclical people processes is preferable.

*Proficiency in HRIS systems and recruitment software is ideal.

*Strong skills in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Generalist Responsibilities:

*Provide pragmatic, solution-focused advisory services to people leaders and employees on a variety of employee inquiries, processes, and issues.

*Act as the first point of contact for employees (especially at the VP level and below) for general inquiries and employee-related issues.

*Support the Director, People & Culture with complex employee issues, including immigration and visa-related matters.

*Stay up to date with regional employment laws to ensure compliance and best practices.

Talent Acquisition Responsibilities:

*Partner with hiring managers to create sourcing strategies for roles and manage the recruitment process from start to finish.

*Responsibilities include: position description creation, hiring approval processes, coordination of psychometric testing, offer letters, and onboarding.

*Liaise with external recruitment agencies for advertising, screening, and shortlisting candidates.

*Monitor and report on recruitment costs, identifying potential cost savings and improvements in processes.

Business Performance & HR Generalist:

*Understand OUR CLIENT’s long-term revenue and profitability, contributing to other business plan targets.

*Support with annual cyclical activities and assist in the management of immigration and visa processes.

*Influence people leaders on talent identification and recruitment, ensuring cultural alignment with OUR CLIENT’s values.

*Support OUR CLIENT’s Inclusion & Diversity strategy throughout the recruitment process and daily operations.

Policy & Process Management:

*Ensure compliance with all policies and delegations applicable to the role.

*Provide exceptional client service through advice and guidance on people issues and processes.

*Lead and support projects, including Oracle system improvements and P&C administrative support.

*Promote the use of Oracle for all recruitment activity and ensure accurate reporting and data management.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a global organization, drive key talent acquisition processes, and play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience at OUR CLIENT. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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