Job description

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

The role is part of the People Solutions team within the People Solutions & Advice function. People Solutions are strategic business partners, developing proactive strategies, plans and policies that align with People and business goals. The team also provide ‘second-line’ oversight to two first line teams People Advisory and People Investigations. The remit will cover Policy, People Risk, Business Change and Employee Relations. 

The purpose of the role is to provide subject matter expertise on people risk policy, supporting and/or leading global and regional projects and assuring their effectiveness. The role will lead on business change policy and regulatory changes, overseeing delivery via People Advisory, with a cohesive strategy and framework across all markets.

The role holder will lead the US market, including for Canada ServCo. Reporting into the US Head of People locally and functionally into the Head of Policy & People Risk for Americas, Europe. 

The role will have entity management responsibility for the US People Advisory and Investigations teams

The role holder will be a member of US People Leadership team

The role holder will be a member of the People Solutions team, within People Solutions & Advice

The role holder may attend market leadership / risk meetings such as Risk and control Management Meetings (RCMM)

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver as an SME on Policy, People Risk, Business Change and Employee Relations, to support business performance and deliver exceptional employee experience

  • Engage with colleagues across the wider People Solutions & Advice team as required for development of content and project work

  • Engage with market stakeholders including business representatives on any people risk policy, business change matters and policy changes

  • Set policy frameworks and minimum standards, assuring compliance with those frameworks and actively measuring their effectiveness

  • Own market people risk policy and ensure compliance with employment law and full adherence to global policy 

  • Maintain ongoing oversight on market and / global employment laws and regulations to ensure HSBC, management and employees comply

  • Advise on risk appetite strategy for contentious advisory e.g. exit discussions

  • Share analysis / reports to support people risk steward oversight

  • Act as an active member of RCMM in region to ensure compliance with people risk policy

  • Serve as a SME to the Head of People and business leadership, providing strategic guidance on business change programs and any industrial relations matters that may arise 

  • Provide strategic advice related to HRBP partnered strategies focused on workforce planning and change management

  • Work in collaboration with other markets to ensure the local market approach in line with HSBC values and expectations 

For this role, HSBC targets a pay range between $150,000.00 and $210,000.00

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

Requisitos

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

  • Experience advising on a full range of employment practices and relations issues

  • Experience and knowledge of setting policy frameworks & minimum standards

  • Experience working with senior stakeholders and ability to communicate and influence at a senior level

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Knowledge of HR risk 2LOD activities e.g. horizon scanning, RAPID2, Risk Taxonomy and Control Library

  • Preferable - Experience advising on more than one market / international employment practices and relations issues

  • Understand employment laws, including federal and state where appropriate

  • Expertise in negotiations and conflict resolution techniques to address internal disputes, either emerging or with exiting employee representative bodies 

  • Familiarity with change management frameworks and methodologies to lead market transformation initiatives

  • Exposure to redundancy processes and best practice

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming, diverse and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.