BNY
Senior Director, People Governance and Controls
Join BNY as Senior Director, People Governance and Controls in New York, NY. Lead the control environment across all People Team functions, drive strategic initiatives to enhance controls, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with internal policies, labor laws, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Assess, develop, and execute a robust control and governance strategy across all People Team functions to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and align with organizational goals.
Partner with People Team leadership and cross-functional teams to identify control gaps and design effective stop‑gap measures.
Advise senior HR leadership on risk, compliance, and control matters, overseeing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across People Team processes including payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, lead control testing, timely remediation of deficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with internal audit and external assurance teams on control reviews and audits.
Oversee the development and execution of rigorous control testing programs to validate effectiveness and adherence to standards.
Champion the implementation of advanced automation solutions to enhance control efficiency, reduce manual effort, and streamline testing, monitoring, and reporting processes.
Qualifications
15+ years of progressive People Team/Human Resources experience with a focus on controls, governance, and risk management.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM‑SCP, CCP, CRISC) preferred.
Extensive knowledge of all People domains including payroll, benefits, talent management, and HRIS.
Proven track record implementing controls frameworks in large, complex organizations, preferably in financial services.
Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements impacting People functions.
Experience leveraging automation and AI to improve HR processes and controls.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence at senior levels.
Benefits BNY offers a competitive compensation package, generous paid leave including paid volunteer time, flexible global resources and tools, and a pay‑for‑performance philosophy. Additional benefits include health, resilience, and financial wellness programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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Responsibilities
Assess, develop, and execute a robust control and governance strategy across all People Team functions to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and align with organizational goals.
Partner with People Team leadership and cross-functional teams to identify control gaps and design effective stop‑gap measures.
Advise senior HR leadership on risk, compliance, and control matters, overseeing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across People Team processes including payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, lead control testing, timely remediation of deficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with internal audit and external assurance teams on control reviews and audits.
Oversee the development and execution of rigorous control testing programs to validate effectiveness and adherence to standards.
Champion the implementation of advanced automation solutions to enhance control efficiency, reduce manual effort, and streamline testing, monitoring, and reporting processes.
Qualifications
15+ years of progressive People Team/Human Resources experience with a focus on controls, governance, and risk management.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM‑SCP, CCP, CRISC) preferred.
Extensive knowledge of all People domains including payroll, benefits, talent management, and HRIS.
Proven track record implementing controls frameworks in large, complex organizations, preferably in financial services.
Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements impacting People functions.
Experience leveraging automation and AI to improve HR processes and controls.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence at senior levels.
Benefits BNY offers a competitive compensation package, generous paid leave including paid volunteer time, flexible global resources and tools, and a pay‑for‑performance philosophy. Additional benefits include health, resilience, and financial wellness programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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