HR Business Advisor

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Business Advisor to join their team in London. In this dynamic role, you will execute strategic HR priorities while supporting a diverse portfolio of clients within the Commercial & Investment Bank. Collaborating closely with senior HR Business Advisors and business leaders, you will drive initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence HR strategies and contribute to a culture of excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about human capital management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interact with business leaders and influence decisions.
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to navigate complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement people agenda initiatives and provide HR advice.
• Support year-end compensation process and assist managers.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Join our team as an HR Business Advisor (HRBA), where you will play a crucial role in executing strategic HR priorities and supporting a portfolio of clients within the Operations in the Commercial & Investment Bank. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a Center of Excellence/Shared Service construct, providing support to senior HR Business Advisors and business leaders on core HR activities.

As an Human Resources Business Advisor in the firm wide HR Advisory organization, you will report to the HR Advisory Team Lead for Operations businesses in the Commercial & Investment Bank. You will work closely with managers of varying levels to execute strategic priorities set by senior leaders. You will provide support to senior HRBAs and senior managers, helping them engage with HR specialists to resolve HR matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement people agenda initiatives for a business area and provide day-to-day advice on human capital matters.
• Advise business leadership on structuring and organizational changes within Line of Business (LOB) areas.
• Support the year-end compensation process and assist managers with compensation decisions.
• Partner with leaders on performance and talent management cycles, including succession planning and promotions.
• Facilitate feedback processes and employee input initiatives, such as action plans based on Employee Opinion Surveys.
• Support development and coaching for managers and emerging leaders.
• Provide front-line support for HR risk and controls initiatives, ensuring appropriate controls for critical processes.
• Utilize workforce data to understand trends and drive talent outcomes.
• Lead or participate in HR projects aligned with key HR priorities.
• Leverage HR products and services to enhance business outcomes and co-create Segment Solutions.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Proven ability to interact with business leaders at all levels and influence employee-related decision-making.
• Project management abilities, including execution skills and end-to-end process improvement.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and analytical skills to identify issues and trends, develop solutions, and address root causes.
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to navigate across the function and the firm.
• Exceptional communication skills; written and verbal, able to present and articulate ideas to the business and HR colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-based culture and leverage a matrixed organization to problem-solve, design, and execute people priorities.
• Ability to drive, implement and influence change across multiple stakeholders and within the HR Advisory team.
• Comfortable partnering with employee relations and HR legal on complex and often time-sensitive employee matters.
• Proficient and comfortable using technology, including the MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Human Resources Business Advisor experience.
• Proactively integrates innovative technologies into day-to-day work, including the use of AI tools like large language models (LLMs), and actively shares with fellow colleagues.