HR Business Partner II (Finance & Legal)

M&T Bank•Buffalo, NY

3d•$89,600 - $149,300•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a strategic partner to senior managers in executing Human Resources (HR) programs for assigned businesses. Acts as a key point of contact for senior managers on HR-related matters and collaborates with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) for complex issues. Partners with HR COEs to drive business value through enhanced operational efficiency and employee engagement. This position typically supports a business line or several related businesses with low to medium variation in work nature, employee level, and geography, focusing on the talent management needs of mid-level managers. The jobholder interacts with and supports senior managers in all their talent management needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources and/or relevant business roles, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources and/or relevant business roles.
Proficiency with pertinent software and HR analytics tools.
Prior experience influencing others.
Prior experience building strong relationships with partners and leaders across functions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and/or Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM‑SCP) certification
Experience with pertinent HR system and report generation
Knowledge of the business line(s) support

Responsibilities

Provide strategic HR support and coaching to senior managers in assigned businesses on talent, people management, and career development.
Consult with managers on human capital and talent issues, promoting a culture of leadership accountability.
Lead the execution of human capital plans for assigned businesses.
Influence managers on the alignment and deployment of talent and organizational structure using HR and business knowledge.
Drive annual people programs and processes (Employee Engagement, Talent Calibration and Review, Performance Management, and Compensation Cycle) within assigned business lines, providing insights and recommendations to leaders.
Participate in organizational change efforts, including communication plans, employee engagement impact, and organizational design for assigned business lines.
May lead a workstream in support of a transformation effort.
Support the unification of HR services for assigned business lines by communicating and collaborating with HR and other internal partners (Technology, Finance, etc.) on business initiatives.
Use information within the HR system to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to the business.
Support the execution of workforce planning efforts to ensure workforce designs and capabilities meet current and future organizational goals.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls.
Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points and addressing issues raised by external regulators.
Complete other related duties as assigned.