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General Information
Description
Position Purpose
The HR Business Partner acts as a preferred HR entry point for designated Business line/Functions at local level, and provides, in his/her area of expertise, value-added advice to help the Business Line/Functions to meet its strategic objectives.
Main Responsibilities
HR Specialist
· Act as a trusted partner of Business lines/Functions and provide general HR advice and support on HR-related matters; working closely with other local HR Competence Centres to facilitate broader HR support.
· Ensure the adequate flow of information within HR (ie with other Local Business Partners, Regional HR BP, Territory Head and HR Competence Centres).
· Support the implementation of regional and local HR policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.
Strategy
· Understand business line short and long-term strategies and keep up to date with their organization and HR needs.
· Maintain a general knowledge of BNP Paribas and Metier specific strategies.
· Contribute to promote and respect Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all its forms.
· Promote and support transversal strategic initiatives such as programs for Graduates, Early Career, Talents, Mobility, etc.
· Partake in specific HR projects where required.
Recruitment
· Work with the Business Line/Functions to meet their strategic resourcing needs in both lateral and graduates recruitment.
· Assist to identify recruitment agencies that can support recruitment initiatives within Business Line/Functions and ensure that terms of business are in place governing their engagement which are compliant with regional policy and/or local regulation.
· Manage recruitment with internal Talent Acquisition Team and within designated tool, where available
· Conduct HR interviews for shortlisted candidates and manage required hiring approvals within the APAC Recruitment Delegations process.
· Ensure that proper reference checks (Vigilance and Background Checks) are conducted for each candidate in a timely manner and flagged to Territory Head of HR for any anomalies.
Career Management
· Know managers and staff within scope (background, skills, career motivations etc.)
· Support RBP to identify and retain talents, in succession planning exercise and Graduates program.
· Conduct regular career development interviews with targeted staff and complete feedback record in designated system where available.
· Leverage employee feedback to maintain awareness of covered population, issues and challenges and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.
· Identify mobility or international opportunities within APAC and beyond and facilitate internal transfers and international assignments for employees in scope adhering to the APAC/International Mobility Policy.
Performance Management
· Advise managers on the annual appraisal process including objectives setting, PDP action plan and update job description and JAD code whenever necessary.
· Liaise with L&D to provide adequate training offering aligning to proposed training/PDP action plan and ensure training is implemented and followed.
· Provide advice and support on employment relations, conduct and performance management issues.
· Liaise with HRS on expat management, ie onboarding/offboarding, renewal/phase‐out of all expats' contracts in a timely manner with relevant stakeholders.
· Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.
Employee Relations
· Handle employee relations and performance management issues
· Act also as Conduct Referent for misconduct notification related to Respect for Persons and follow up with its subsequent treatment.
· Assist with investigation whenever necessary and ensure a proper closure of each case with relevant documentation in place.
· Contribute to the OPC Framework with the reporting of all incidents via pertinent tracker.
Compensation
· Participate in the annual Compensation Review Process (CRP): provide advice and guidance to managers regarding compensation and promotions, ensuring a fair treatment, non-discrimination and respecting global guidelines
· Propose packages for new joiners using salary benchmarks provided by APAC C&B.
· Advise RBP/Territory Head of HR on bid backs / redundancy / termination packages
· Contribute to data surveys where required (e.g. McLagan)
Stakeholders
Internal Client/Supplier Relations
· COO and the EXCO (Operations, IT, Finance, CCCO and Transversal)
· Business / Function Heads & Managers
· Territory Head of HR
· Regional Business Partner
· Territory Business Partners, C&B Team, L&D Team, Talent Acquisition Team and HRS
External Client/Supplier Relations
· External Third-Party Service Providers (Recruitment Agencies)
· Government bodies
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
· Experience in HR Business Partnering in a fast-paced business environment, preferably with material exposure to working in or advising in the international banking environment
· Knowledge of support functions, in particular IT and Operations activities (is a plus)
· Understanding of business line
· Local Labour Laws
· Communication skills
· Negotiation skills
· Analytical skills, ability to assess people and situations with objectivity
· Ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver
· Accuracy with information and numbers
· Client focus
· Ability to influence & coach and conduct change management
· Strong sense of confidentiality and ethics
· Diversity, Inclusion and non-discrimination awareness
· Knowledge of HR processes and procedures
· Understanding of Compensation and Benefits
· Experience of a multi-cultural work environment
Specific Qualifications (if required)
· Experience using relevant HR systems advantageous (PeopleSoft, Avature)
· Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
· At least 7 years of HR business partnering experience, preferably with prior experience of supporting large sized business/ function teams within financial services
Other Value-added Competencies:
· Fluent in English and Japanese (Written and spoken)
· Understanding of HR processes and procedures
About BNP PARIBAS
As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance.
We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.
• BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community
• BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization
• Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness
• BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds
BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.
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Award Obtained
BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year