Human Resources Business Management, Director

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With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Role Summary:

Reporting directly to the Americas Regional Chief Human Resources Officer, the HR Business Management Director is responsible for developing and managing overall strategic development and execution of Human Resource priorities in the region. The role will have scope of priorities across the Americas region to include United States, Latin America, and Canada and function as the liaison with regional and global HR functions. Leads the strategic design and implementation of major regional HR initiatives and programs. Develops regional HR organizational strategies based on business and industry trends and experiences. In this scope, the incumbent will work closely with senior executives and senior leaders of Human Resources ensuring alignment of strategic priorities and execution. The leader needs to be innovative with non-traditional thinking and approaches to develop tailored solutions to new and ongoing challenges within the bank and department.

Management or Supervision: The role will have oversight for the risk management and governance functions within the Americas HR Strategy, Risk & Governance team.

Major Responsibilities:

Human Resource Strategy – In coordination with senior regional and global HR leaders, as well as regional leadership across various business functions, develop people-centric strategies to support business execution and Human Resource priorities. Understand both business strategy and the strategy of the regional and global organization. Apply critical thinking to unforeseen challenges and shifts in trends within the financial industry. Craft and execute on long-term strategy harmonizing with global partners and set up HR platforms for long-term success and flexibility as strategic challenges emerge.  

Strategic Thinking – Make sound business decisions when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives. Develop long-term strategic alliances and partnerships both internally and externally that increase the company's competitive advantage. Equip the department to become an effective long-term strategic partner. Prepare for business decisions with thorough briefings and consultations. Help navigate the organization in a dynamic competitive landscape.

Influencing – Apply knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies. Demonstrate ability to impact decisions within and outside Americas HR. Gain acceptance of ideas and suggestions from senior business executives. Define strategies and plans for influencing multiple decision makers. Demonstrate ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Debate issues to bring the most critical points to the forefront for decision making. Influence high-impact, high-risk, and highly complex situations.

Risk Management – Position the department in anticipation of new marketplace trends, opportunities, and vulnerabilities with an eye towards safety and soundness, risk avoidance and mitigation, and alignment with regional and global policies and practices. Understand and fulfill accountabilities as Americas HR’s first line of defense central point of contact (CPC), meeting internal governance and external regulatory requirements. Serve as CPC for regulators.

Critical Thinking – Accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Analyze and discuss alternatives with multiple stakeholders. Share experience regarding optimal timing and circumstances for refraining from or making decisions. Differentiate between content and context of a decision. Anticipate special issues and considerations for effective decision-making during a crisis.

Project Management – Manage, direct, plan, develop and implement the most complex projects or initiatives to accomplish goals and business objecti