VP, Human Resources (Americas)

GIC Private Limited • New York, NY

1d • $175,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, Human Resources (Americas) will act as a HR Business Partner and Human Capital leader supporting investment professionals and business leadership across the Americas (US & Brazil). This role involves owning the translation of global HR programs and initiatives into locally relevant programming for the U.S. and broader Americas employee population. The position will advise leaders and employees on the full employee lifecycle, immigration, and complex workforce matters. This is a front-facing, idea-generation role responsible for conceiving, designing, and delivering the region's engagement and development programming. The role partners directly with business leaders and mentors one junior team member. Collaboration with business leaders, legal counsel, global HROD teams, mobility specialists, and learning teams is essential to ensure effective people outcomes and support organizational growth and compliance.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of broad HR experience, with a strong background in Immigration and at least 3 years interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Fully conversant and up-to-date with all aspects of employment law and HR best practice.
• Undergraduate degree, SPHR preferred.
• The ability to independently execute HR task and resolve issues and recommend solutions for processes and policies independently.
• Ability to follow process, have a solution finding and improvement mind-set.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity and professionalism at all times.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Exposure to payroll review
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment with a broad range of responsibilities.
• An inquisitive mind-set and self-driven/motivated.
• Comfortable working in a regional office of a global organization.

Nice To Haves

• Financial Services industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead visa, green card, and PERM sponsorship processes; serve as primary point of contact with external immigration counsel.
• Advise employees and managers on immigration pathways, timelines, and compliance risk.
• Oversee U.S.-bound transfers and relocation.
• Deliver employee education sessions on evolving immigration policy and its practical impact on the workforce.
• Drive local both local and global employee engagement events within the regional – new employee social event, alumni, wellness, diversity, etc.
• Act as designated point person for regional event programming across four domains: GIC School/Learning, Culture & Belonging, Wellness, and Business-Specific programming.
• Represent Americas market context and employee feedback back into global program design discussions, flagging where global initiatives need local adaptation.
• Advise business leaders and employees on people matters, performance management, and organizational decisions.
• Assist with new employee onboarding and exiting employees.
• Manage leave administration, accommodations, and employee concerns.
• Investigate and resolve sensitive workplace matters in partnership with Counsel; maintain case documentation and risk-based guidance.
• Manage offboarding and separation agreements through to case close-out.
• Assist in managing performance review process for local cohort of Executive Assistants.
• Serve as an Americas liaison to Singapore HQ HR teams, translating global initiatives, policy, and program design into locally relevant, compliant, and culturally resonant execution for the U.S. employee population.
• Lead HR technology rollouts affecting the region (e.g., case management systems), including UAT and process documentation.
• Liaise with Finance Department to ensure smooth administration of regional programming.
• Serve as backup payroll approver.
• Assist with payroll/benefits related initiatives when called upon.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent globally.
• Pay for performance, and reward sustainable results.
• Total pay for this position comprises base pay and bonus.
• Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive