Senior HR Business Partner - Community Markets

We will consider candidates located within Buffalo NY, Wilmington DE, Boston MA, and Baltimore MD Overview: This role partners closely with the Community Markets leadership team, providing strategic HR consultation as the organization continues to evolve its operating model and deepen the integration of Community Markets across all business lines. The position will play a key role in designing and implementing new HR practices, processes, and leadership routines while facilitating regional talent discussions across our footprint. Success in this role requires the ability to impact and influence, without direct authority, working with business line leaders and HR Business Partner colleagues around shared priorities and outcomes. Serves as strategic advisor to senior leadership, accountable for aligning people strategy to business objectives, and executing Human Resources (HR) programs for assigned businesses. Provides expertise in workforce planning, employee development, leadership coaching, and organizational design that enables business performance. Partners with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) in service of the business to influence and drive business value through enhanced operational efficiency and employee engagement. Primary Responsibilities: Serve as a strategic advisor and coach to senior leaders on talent, people management, and career development to advance organizational priorities and strengthen overall business performance. Leverage HR and business knowledge to lead and influence managers on the alignment and deployment of talent and organizational structure. Predict and diagnose business conditions related to human capital which may have underlying HR ramifications. Lead the design, development and execution of human capital plans for assigned business(es). Make independent decisions on complex human capital matters. Execute and lead annual people programs and processes (Employee Engagement, Talent Calibration and Review, Performance Management and Compensation Cycle) within assigned business lines and provide insight and recommendations to leaders. Provide strategic consultation to business leaders on human capital and talent issues and promote a culture of leadership accountability for completion of outcomes. Participate in organizational change efforts including communication plans, employee engagement impact, and organizational design for assigned business lines. May lead one or more workstream(s) in support of transformation efforts. Lead the unification of HR services for assigned business lines by communicating and partnering with HR and other internal resources (Technology, Finance, etc.) on business initiatives to drive value and create a mutually beneficial approach to solving human capital challenges. Leverage data from the HR system to create proactive, data-driven solutions to inform leaders and drive value through human capital strategies. Demonstrate sound judgement in complex and ambiguous situations. Create, develop, and execute workforce planning efforts, including activities needed to ensure workforce designs and capabilities meet current and future organizational goals. Understand and adhere to the Companys risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Companys Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned. Scope of Responsibilities: This position typically covers multiple business lines with a medium to high variation in nature of work, employee level and geography in business line support structure and supports the talent management needs of senior to executive level managers in these business lines. The jobholder interacts with senior to executive level managers and supports them through all their talent management needs. Key Competencies: Influences - Understands the power of networks and leverages business relationships to gain support Builds Alliances - Breaks down silos by co-creating synergistic solutions Inspires Followers - Earns trust and respect through expertise and authentic connection Develops Talent -Understands and acts on own development and coaches others through the process Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: May manage a small team in a limited number of cases Education and Experience Required: Bachelors degree and a minimum of 7 years experience in Human Resources and/or relevant business roles, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years experience in Human Resources and/or relevant business roles Proficiency with pertinent software and HR analytics tools Proven experience resolving complex HR-related issues Education and Experience Preferred: Masters degree Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and/or Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRMSCP) certification Experience with pertinent HR system and report generation Sound understanding of the business line(s) supported Physical Requirements: M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $107,500.00 - $179,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidates particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. With roots dating back to the founding of Wilmington Trust Company by T. Coleman du Pont in 1903, Wilmington Trust has been serving successful individual and institutional clients for more than a century. Wilmington Trust is internationally recognized and has a team of experienced and skilled professionals focused on delivering a high caliber of service to every client relationship. We are proud to be part of the M&T corporate family. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time each year. Our core values integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&Ts Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at careersitesupport@mtb.com for assistance. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace. Career Site Privacy Notice