Federal Home Loan Bank of New York · 5 hours ago
Senior Manager, People & Talent
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $260K/yr
12+ years expFederal Home Loan Bank of New York is seeking a Vice President, Sr. Manager, People & Talent to lead their People & Talent Function during a significant organization-wide transformation initiative. This role is critical for shaping the talent strategy and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with the bank's business goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead discovery and ideation sessions with senior leaders to visualize the degree of change needed to advance the work of the bank. This includes a review of the organizational structure, prior and current operating processes, policies, and programs
Use systems thinking methodologies to envision and accomplish change management objectives. This may include identifying a third-party vendor to augment change management and transformation initiatives
Serve as a coach for senior leaders to educate and equip them to fulfill the role of change sponsor
Provide guidance and consultation to leaders and staff to: Ensure change management is incorporated into projects across the bank. Educate and train key stakeholders on change management principles and practices. Establish measures to monitor the adoption rate of change through the design, development, and execution of consistently applied change management strategies and methodologies
In partnership with the Vice President, Director, Human Resources, and communications leaders, establish a cadence of celebrating and communicating key milestones, operating efficiencies, and outcomes that support business goals and the mission of the bank
Lead, develop, and mentor the People & Talent team to ensure performance goals are being met, champion a learning and professional development culture, and ensure alignment with strategic workforce goals
Develop and implement a comprehensive talent management strategy to attract, develop, engage, and retain a high-performing workforce that aligns with the organization’s overall business objectives
Design and implement scalable recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent across the Bank’s risk, finance, and technology functions
Partner with business leaders to identify hiring needs and build proactive talent pipelines
Oversee employer engagement initiatives, the candidate experience, and onboarding
Leverage validated job applicant testing tools to support fair and effective selection processes
Lead the design and delivery of learning and development programs that support career growth and organizational capability
Champion leadership development, succession planning, and skills-based training initiatives
Tailor development programs to meet the needs of professionals in sales, customer service, risk analysis, accounting, and IT
Drive a performance culture through effective goal setting, feedback, and appraisal systems
Provide guidance and oversight on employee performance counseling, mentoring, and coaching
Utilize job performance metrics (KPIs) to assess individual and team effectiveness and inform development plans
Act as a steward of the company culture, ensuring it aligns with values and implementing programs to boost employee morale and engagement
Support the gathering of employee data and the action planning to address concerns and ideas raised, including communicating the results to the organization
Provide insights and best-in-class ideas around building a more engaged workforce
Lead and design employee engagement initiatives, leveraging data from employee surveys to ensure employees feel valued, engaged, and supported
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on People & Talent related matters, in partnership with or on behalf of the Vice President, Director, Human Resources as may be required
Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment laws, inclusive of FMLA policies and strategies
Use data and analytics to inform decisions and measure program effectiveness
In partnership with the Vice President, Director, Human Resources, support the interactions with the Board and the Compensation & HR Committee (C&HRC) of the Board, working on meeting materials and follow up items
Serve on Bank wide Committees as needed, bringing the HR perspective and ensuring recommended actions support the needs of the business and the employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experience as an HR Business Partner/Manager, with proven experience in strategic talent management, recruitment, organizational development, performance management, and employee engagement
Experience managing a small team, providing coaching and mentorship, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
Experience working with enterprise-wide banking functions including Risk, Finance, Legal, Technology, Capital Markets, and Operations
Demonstrated experience leading HR initiatives in dynamic transformation environments and establishing outstanding solutions that position the bank as an employer of choice
Prior success driving leadership development through varied methods to create capability and higher performance
Deep understanding of the financial services industry, including regulatory and compliance considerations
Demonstrated success as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals to drive performance, engagement, and enablement
Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence at all levels of the organization
Experience creating and presenting executive ready talent strategies, organizational development plans, and workforce analytics
Ability to evaluate organizational culture and work with business leaders to design and execute plans that improve engagement and drive business performance
Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Knowledge of Talent Acquisition approaches, including the ability to proactively pipeline high potential candidates for future positions, source and attract talent for existing open positions, as well as familiarity with job performance metrics (KPIs) and validated job applicant testing tools and methodologies
Preferred
Master's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, preferred
SPHR or SCP certification, preferred
Candidates skilled in Change Management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, Kotter, or Lewin) or have led transformational change in highly regulated or complex organizations are preferred
Experience with commonly accepted and validated behavioral & cognitive skill assessments is a plus
Candidates with prior Workday experience will be viewed favorably
Company
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is a banking firm providing financial liquidity to financial institutions in New York and New Jersey.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Randolph Snook
President and CEO
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