SMBC Group
HR Business Partner Associate - 12-Month Project
Join to apply for the
HR Business Partner Associate - 12-Month Project
role at
SMBC Group .
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group headquartered in Tokyo with a 400-year history. The group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance, with more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, offering commercial and investment banking services to corporate, institutional, and municipal clients.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00, with additional eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits portfolio.
Description Part of a HRBP pool, this role supports various business units with strategic HR initiatives. It collaborates with Senior Human Resources Business Partners to drive objectives, enhance employee engagement, and provide best‑in‑class HR support. The role plays a vital part in enabling business growth during annual HR processes and offers exposure to different departments and projects for career growth.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Sr HRBPs in implementing people strategies aligned with business objectives.
Assisting in performance management and talent initiatives.
Assisting with employee relations such as issuing discipline and managing performance.
Partnering with Sr HRBPs to support workforce planning, organizational design and change management.
Analyzing HR data and trends to offer insights that drive decision‑making.
Facilitating employee engagement and inclusion initiatives, year‑end compensation planning, and reduction in force (RIF).
Addressing HR operational requests such as employee and manager inquiries and process off‑boarding.
Coaching managers and employees on navigating conversations around performance feedback, compensation & rewards, career development, conflict resolution, and change management.
Ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal HR policies.
Collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Talent Management, and HR Operations to deliver integrated HR solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a HR business partner or generalist capacity.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams.
Solid understanding of HR principles, labor laws, and best practices.
Ability to analyze HR data and provide actionable insights.
Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Adaptability to work on multiple projects within different business areas.
Additional Requirements SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides the opportunity to work from home, as well as from an SMBC office. Employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during the interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, such as certain FINRA‑registered roles requiring full in‑office attendance for the entire workweek.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Human Resources
Industries: Banking, Financial Services, IT Services, and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SMBC Group by 2x.
Get notified about new Human Resources Business Partner jobs in
New York, NY .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
HR Business Partner Associate - 12-Month Project
role at
SMBC Group .
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group headquartered in Tokyo with a 400-year history. The group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance, with more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, offering commercial and investment banking services to corporate, institutional, and municipal clients.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00, with additional eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits portfolio.
Description Part of a HRBP pool, this role supports various business units with strategic HR initiatives. It collaborates with Senior Human Resources Business Partners to drive objectives, enhance employee engagement, and provide best‑in‑class HR support. The role plays a vital part in enabling business growth during annual HR processes and offers exposure to different departments and projects for career growth.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Sr HRBPs in implementing people strategies aligned with business objectives.
Assisting in performance management and talent initiatives.
Assisting with employee relations such as issuing discipline and managing performance.
Partnering with Sr HRBPs to support workforce planning, organizational design and change management.
Analyzing HR data and trends to offer insights that drive decision‑making.
Facilitating employee engagement and inclusion initiatives, year‑end compensation planning, and reduction in force (RIF).
Addressing HR operational requests such as employee and manager inquiries and process off‑boarding.
Coaching managers and employees on navigating conversations around performance feedback, compensation & rewards, career development, conflict resolution, and change management.
Ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal HR policies.
Collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Talent Management, and HR Operations to deliver integrated HR solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a HR business partner or generalist capacity.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams.
Solid understanding of HR principles, labor laws, and best practices.
Ability to analyze HR data and provide actionable insights.
Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Adaptability to work on multiple projects within different business areas.
Additional Requirements SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides the opportunity to work from home, as well as from an SMBC office. Employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during the interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, such as certain FINRA‑registered roles requiring full in‑office attendance for the entire workweek.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Human Resources
Industries: Banking, Financial Services, IT Services, and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SMBC Group by 2x.
Get notified about new Human Resources Business Partner jobs in
New York, NY .
#J-18808-Ljbffr