Job Title: HR Business Partner - Vice President- 6 months Fixed Term Contract
Job title: Human Resources Business Partner - Vice President
Corporate Title: Vice President
Department: HR Location: Milan - Italy
Type: 6 months’ Fixed Term Contract
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 Head of HR is a key advisor to the local management, providing proactive guidance, coaching and direction on all people issues and efficient HR service delivery in partnership with HR Specialist teams across a comprehensive range of HR disciplines and transformational projects. Relationship management is at the centre of this role and is crucial to its success.
Role Description:
• Responsible for all Human Resource activities for Nomura in Italy.
• Be the main point of contact and act as a business partner to management by providing guidance and direction on all Human Resources matters.
• Work closely within broader Nomura/EMEA/Global environment to achieve country objectives.
• Establish effective, fully integrated relationships with Global HRBPs and HR specialists in London to ensure that HR strategies are implemented in country in compliance with local legal/market conditions.
• The position has management responsibility for 1 direct report.
• Advise senior executives, partner with managers, employees and HR to proactively implement business solutions, utilizing HR expertise and perspective;
• Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries;
• Provide day-to-day employee relations
• Coordinate, execute and supervise payroll.
Work with our specialist function to support or manage the following processes for your client groups, including but not limited to;
• Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness – work with the client group and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team to continue to improve and build on the inclusive environment at Nomura
• Employee Relations - Provide managers with advice and manage a range of Employee Relations
• Compensation, Benefits and MIS - Support the year-end compensation process ensuring meritocratic, consistent and fair decisions are made in line with regulatory guidelines and frameworks. Management of a variety of data sources to ensure accurate reporting.
• Change Management - Guide business managers through change management initiatives including restructuring. This will include a number of international/global team projects.
• Recruitment & Resourcing - manage the hiring plan and advise on contract negotiations and the closing of candidates. Facilitate internal moves with the Expat and Relocation team. This will be alongside our Recruitment and Mobility partners.
• Learning & Performance – support the performance management cycle and promotion process, contribute to the development of Wholesale Talent Management offering in collaboration with specialist colleagues.
• Work with the wider organisation to support additional areas of focus (e.g. Front Office Risk, Compliance, Corporate Communications)
Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:
• Proven ability and desire to build strong relationships as a trusted advisor to a demanding client group
• Experienced HR professional who can operate confidently with senior level clients in a challenging, fast paced environment
• Experience within the professional or financial services sector, specifically with front office clients
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage end-to-end processes
• Commercial awareness and ability to evaluate people risk
• Practical experience managing employee relations issues and complex compensation structures desirable
• Providing support and advice on all HR disciplines (Recruitment, Reward, Employee Relations, Learning and Performance)
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and relationships
• Knowledge of current Italian employment legislation
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong PC skills; Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and data management skills
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).
Diversity & Inclusion
Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.