HR Business Partner Manager, US

GLAS•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GLAS is an international provider of institutional debt administration services, serving lenders, borrowers, issuers, and advisers offering a global platform across Loan Agency and related services, Capital Markets and Restructuring. GLAS’ vision is to be recognised as the best-in-class independent, non-creditor, conflict-free provider of institutional debt administration services, enabling global clients and counterparties to achieve successful outcomes on their transactions. The business currently comprises c.500 employees who deliver a solution-based, innovative service, ensuring GLAS is the preferred global partner of choice. GLAS has a blue-chip customer base developed over many years; select clients include Apollo, Blackstone, CVC, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs. GLAS has been recognised as the premier independent provider of loan agency and bond trustee services with a portfolio of over $800 billion assets across its global platform. The company is headquartered in London with offices in Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, New York, New Jersey, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, Jacksonville, Rome and Milan. GLAS is undergoing an exciting evolution of the GLAS People (HR) Function, creating an opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner Manager to join the team. Based in the US, this role plays a key leadership role supporting and shaping the regional people strategy. This is a senior, strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for partnering with executive and senior leadership teams within a regulated financial services environment. You will drive the delivery of a commercially aligned people strategy, lead organisational and cultural initiatives, and ensure best-in-class people practices that support business growth, performance and regulatory compliance. You will also act as a key connector between the US and the wider GLAS People Function, ensuring consistency while adapting to regional needs.

Requirements

10–15 years’ experience within a people function, including significant time in a senior HR Business Partner or leadership role
Proven experience within financial services or a regulated environment
Strong track record of partnering with senior executives and influencing strategic outcomes
Experience managing multi-state employment practices and compliance
Familiarity with at-will employment principles
Experience with US benefits programs (healthcare, 401(k), etc.)
Demonstrated experience operating across multiple states
Deep knowledge of US employment law
Experience leading organisational change, transformation, and people strategy delivery
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred
Degree in HR, Business, or a related discipline (preferred)
Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive level
Deep expertise in employee relations, organisational design, and change management
Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach and challenge constructively
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior trusted advisor to executive leadership
Shape and deliver the regional people strategy aligned with global business objectives
Influence and support strategic decision-making across workforce planning, organisational design, and transformation
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to understand business priorities and translate these into people-focused solutions
Coach and develop leaders to enhance leadership capability, team effectiveness, and performance
Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations and organisational challenges
Lead organisational design and change management initiatives across the region
Drive cultural and engagement strategies aligned with GLAS values
Support business transformation and growth through effective people planning
Oversee talent management frameworks including succession planning, leadership development, and retention strategies
Lead performance management processes and ensure consistency and fairness across the region
Partner with Talent Acquisition to shape hiring strategies and workforce capability
Oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance
Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local employment laws
Support governance, audit, and regulatory requirements within a financial services environment
Ensure delivery of high-quality HR operations across the employee lifecycle
Partner with Global People (HR) Services to implement policies, systems, and processes effectively
Leverage people data and analytics to provide insights and inform business decisions
Lead and contribute to regional and global people initiatives and transformation programmes
Act as a mentor and escalation point within the GLAS People Function
Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across people processes