Global Markets HR Business Partner, EMEA (Vice President)

Job Code: 11650

Country: GB

City: London

Skill Category: Human Resources

Description:

Job title: Global Markets HR Business Partner, EMEA

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Human Resources

Location: London

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department Overview

The HR Business Partner interacts with and coaches senior managers within the EMEA Wholesale business, providing proactive guidance and direction on people issues and efficient HR service delivery in partnership with HR Specialist teams across a comprehensive range of HR disciplines and transformational projects.

Overview:

The HRBP role will be based in London supporting a number of client groups across Nomura’s Global Markets business in EMEA

The role provides senior & strategic HR advisory to clients, working closely with respective product/function heads, divisional HRBPs (in and outside of EMEA) as well as HR Specialist teams to deliver an exceptional level of service to the business

As a pro-active, commercial and results-driven HRBP, the successful candidate will deliver on the objective of building strong relationships with clients, enabling the delivery of an exceptional people agenda, and resolving and advising on HR issues. The successful candidate must be agile in navigating different client groups, and in working within a fast-paced and dynamic environment to create solutions where required

Responsibilities:

Work with the broader Global Markets team to drive, lead and execute HR initiatives for clients in region

Work closely with business heads and business managers to understand the business and effectively deliver people strategy and address HR challenges / issues

Act as a true business partner to line managers on all HR matters and provide human resources expertise in implementing business initiatives and annual processes including and not limited to performance management, compensation, talent and DEI

Work in conjunction with the specialist recruitment team, lateral and early careers, to ensure resourcing requirements are proactively understood and met in region

Partner with other HRBPs across functions and regions to foster teamwork and a positive work environment through frequent collaboration and sharing of information and best practices

Partner with specialist Talent and L&D teams to implement ongoing training, career development planning and implementation of employee development programs based on individual and business need

Participate, provide advice and implement various people initiatives focusing on employee engagement, retention and organizational development

Keep abreast of the employment regulations and practice in region to ensure HR operational processes are delivered efficiently and in compliance with local regulations, enforce adherence and mitigate any potential risks

Partner with regional Employee Relations team to pro-actively address ER issues and manage ER processes

Oversee and participate in HR projects as required

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

Degree educated or equivalent preferred

Significant human resources experience within Financial Services.

Experience covering diverse clients and consulting with senior managers. Deep experience in compensation practices, talent initiatives and employee relations

Experience across EMEA and strong appreciation of country specific HR legislation / best practice

Ability to work independently with excellent communication skills and the ability to frame problems and solutions quickly and concisely

Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

Excellent relationship building skills, act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees

A commercial, pragmatic, problem-solver, balancing the interests of employees, the business and overall goals and values of Nomura

A team player, with a collaborative, positive, can-do approach

Nomura competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.