Sr. Manager, U.S. People & Culture Governance

BMO • Chicago, IL

114d • $74,000 - $138,000

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, U.S. People & Culture Governance provides the leadership and integration point for Human Resources (HR) governance. This role involves oversight, monitoring, and reporting on HR risk programs, as well as developing and monitoring a robust HR Risk management framework that includes governance practices leveraged across BMO to manage HR risk. The frameworks, programs, and practices define the methods of HR Risk management implementation, management, monitoring, and strengthening across the enterprise. The governance framework includes policies and guidelines that promote transparency, accuracy, and consistency across groups. The Sr. Manager acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business groups, influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives, and assists in the development of strategic plans. They identify emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making and lead change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives. Additionally, they lead the development of communication strategies to positively influence or change behavior and advise on various activities related to HR risk management.

Requirements

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.
• Certification in a related field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency in HR governance and risk management.
• In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and team skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Influence skills and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, monitoring, and reporting on HR risk programs.
• Develop and monitor a robust HR Risk management framework.
• Act as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influence and negotiate to achieve business objectives.
• Assist in the development of strategic plans.
• Identify emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Lead change management programs including readiness assessments and stakeholder management.
• Develop communication strategies to influence behavior.
• Advise on Risk and Control self-assessment and policy lifecycle management.
• Support the analysis and development of the HR risk management framework.
• Monitor and track risk management performance.
• Design and produce regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
• Manage the review and sign-off process for regulatory reporting.
• Build effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Review the HR risk management program for effectiveness and recommend enhancements.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree