Human Resource Business Partner

Amalgamated Bank seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to provide holistic and strategic HR support to the Banking & Investments and Operations & Product divisions. They will contribute to the creation and execution of division and company-wide culture and employee experience. This individual will report to the EVP, CHRO, and will provide consulting support for a full range of HR services, including management consulting, employee relations, employee development, compensation management, organizational development, talent acquisition, and talent management.

 By joining our team, you’ll be joining a Bank that believes that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected is essential for us to grow as a company. We are dedicated to building a more equitable world in our everyday practices by embracing the values of our employees and customers.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Partner with business units to align people-related strategies with management objectives.
2. Maintain an effective level of knowledge about the business units and understand their goals, culture, and competition.
3. Demonstrate business acumen through an in-depth understanding of the business unit, its various functions and roles, and be knowledgeable of how each contributes to the overall success of the bank.
4. Participate in establishing and implementing change initiatives designed to support business-related goals.
5. Proactively assess HR-related needs and communicate these needs within HR and business management to develop integrated solutions.
6. Consult with management on human resource-related issues.
7. Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
8. Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
9. Provide expertise, guidance, and coaching to leaders in managing and resolving highly sensitive and complex employee relations matters.
10. Formulate partnerships across the HR function and with line management and employees to deliver value-added service.
11. Use metrics to analyze people issues and trends.
12. Provide project management and support process improvement within the Human Resources department.
13. Provide direct recruiting support for specified positions
14. Perform other duties as directed.

Problem Solving & Decision Making:   

1. Proactive self-starter able to work under minimal supervision.
2. Make autonomous decisions appropriate for a VP-level position.
3. Assess challenges and proactively communicate solutions to the CHRO and the business unit leader.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of skills and training.
2. Minimum of 10+ years of related Human Resources Business Partner experience.
3. Demonstrated success as a business partner to managers to drive strategic people-related change in a business.
4. Experience in talent management, organizational development, employee relations, and recruitment.
5. Proven ability to proactively translate business objectives into effective HR strategies.
6. Ability to collaborate effectively with and influence peers and other leaders in making business decisions to solve complex problems.
7. Ability to develop strong, trusting relationships to collaboratively achieve results.
8. In-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to the management of employees.
9. Ability to lead special projects and teams by establishing project action plans and executing against plans.
10. Demonstrated ability to support a geographically dispersed team and navigate the requirements of multiple state HR laws (New York, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, and California).
11. Business acumen and analytical skills.
12. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
13. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ADP HR systems.
14. Experience with merger and acquisition activity.
15. Experience working with a union a plus.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this role is between $110,000.00 – $120,000.00. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferrable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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