Overview: 

• The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner leading the execution of HR programs for assigned business lines. First point of contact for executive leaders on HR-related matters and collaborates with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) for complex items. Partners with HR COEs in service of the business to drive business value through enhanced operational efficiency and employee engagement.  This role will support leaders within Retail and Business Banking and will be located in the Greater Washington Market.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic HR support and coaching to senior managers in assigned businesses on HR policies and procedures, people management and career development. 

• Provide consultation to managers on human capital issues and promote a culture of leadership accountability for completion of expected outcomes. 

• Lead execution of human capital plans for assigned business 

• Leverage HR and business knowledge to influence managers on the alignment and deployment of talent and organizational structure. 

• Drive cyclical HR events (Employee Engagement, Talent Calibration/Review, Performance Management and Compensation Cycle) as HR lead for business lines, providing insight and recommendations to leaders.  

• Participate in organizational change efforts including communication plans, employee engagement impact, and organizational design for assigned business lines. May lead a workstream within the transformation effort. 

• Support the unification of HR services for assigned business lines by communicating and collaborating with HR and other internal partners (Technology, Finance, etc.) on business initiatives to drive value and create a mutually beneficial approach to solving human capital challenges. 

• Use information within the HRIS system to provide data-driven recommendations to the business. 

• Support the execution of workforce planning efforts including activities needed to ensure workforce designs and capabilities meet current and future organizational goals. 

• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.  

• Promote an environment that supports diversity 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 a single business line, or related businesses has low to medium variation in nature of work, employee level and geography in business line support structure and supports the talent management needs of mid-level managers in this business(es). The jobholder interacts with senior and mid-level managers and supports them through all their talent management needs.  

Key competencies for success in the role are: 

• Influences: Understand the power of networks and leverages business relationships to gain support 

• Builds Alliances: Break down silos by co-creating synergistic solutions 

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: 

• Not Applicable 

Education and Experience Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ general HR and/or relevant operational business line experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ general HR and/or operational business line experience 
• Proficient in common productivity tools (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software) 
• Prior experience influencing others and building strong relationships with partners and leaders across functions 

Education and Experience Preferred: 

• Master’s degree 
• PHR (Professional HR Certification) and/or SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional) 
• Experience with pertinent HRIS systems and report generation  
• Knowledge of the business line(s) support 

Physical Requirements:

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