VP, Human Resources (Americas)
About The Position
The VP, Human Resources 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 translating global HR programs into locally relevant initiatives, advising leaders and employees on the full employee lifecycle, immigration, and complex workforce matters. The position is responsible for conceiving, designing, and delivering the region's engagement and development programming, partnering directly with business leaders, and mentoring a 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.
- Strong background in Immigration.
- 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.
- Ability to independently execute HR tasks and resolve issues.
- Ability to recommend solutions for processes and policies independently.
- Ability to follow process.
- Solution finding and improvement mind-set.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism at all times.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- 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.
- SPHR preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead Regional Employee Engagement Initiatives, including translating global programs to local relevance and driving local engagement events (new employee social, alumni, wellness, diversity).
- Act as the point person for regional event programming across GIC School/Learning, Culture & Belonging, Wellness, and Business-Specific programming.
- Represent Americas market context and employee feedback into global program design discussions.
- Serve as HR Business Partner, providing advice 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 and the Regional Head.
- Manage offboarding and separation agreements.
- Assist in managing the performance review process for local Executive Assistants.
- Lead U.S. immigration, work authorization, and global mobility processes, including visa, green card, and PERM sponsorship, and serve as the primary 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.
- Serve as an Americas liaison to Singapore HQ HR teams, translating global initiatives, policy, and program design into locally relevant execution.
- Lead HR technology rollouts affecting the region, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and process documentation.
- Liaise with the Finance Department for smooth administration of regional programming.
- Serve as backup payroll approver.
- Assist with payroll/benefits related initiatives when called upon.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Base salary range: $175,000 - $225,000
- Bonus based on company and individual performance
- Flexibility (offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection; teams come into the office four days per week with flexibility to choose which days to work from home and adjust as needed)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
