HR Business Partner II- Technology & Data

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced HR leader to act as a strategic partner to senior managers. You will coach on talent, people management, and career development while aligning workforce plans with business goals.

Responsibilities include leading human capital programs, driving engagement, and partnering with HR COEs to deliver data-driven insights and effective HR solutions. This role emphasizes leadership accountability and risk-aware program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ HR or relevant business experience, or 9 years’ combined education/work experience with HR exposure.
• Master’s degree and professional HR certification preferred.
• Experience influencing leaders and building cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR support and coaching to senior managers on talent, people management, and career development.
• Lead execution of human capital plans for assigned businesses and promote leadership accountability.
• Drive annual people programs (Employee Engagement, Talent Calibration and Review, Performance Management and Compensation).
• Support workforce planning and organizational design to meet current and future goals.
• Collaborate with HR COEs and internal partners on business initiatives to drive value and efficiency.

Skills

Strategic HR partnership

Coaching leaders

Talent management

Employee engagement

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

SPHR

SHRM-SCP

Tools

HRIS

HR analytics tools

Job description

Overview

Serves as strategic partner to senior managers in executing Human Resources (HR) programs for assigned businesses. Serves as key point of contact for senior managers on HR-related matters and partners 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.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide strategic HR support and coaching to senior managers in assigned businesses on talent, people management and career development. Provide consultation to managers on human capital and talent issues and promote a culture of leadership accountability for completion of expected outcomes. Lead execution of human capital plans for assigned businesses. Leverage HR and business knowledge to influence managers on the alignment and deployment of talent and organizational structure. Drive 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. Participate in organizational change efforts, including communication plans, employee engagement impact, and organizational design for assigned business lines. May lead a workstream in support of a 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 HR system to provide data-driven insights and 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 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 a business line, or several related businesses that have 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 typicallly interacts with senior 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.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources and/or relevant business roles, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5years’ experience in Human Resources and/or relevant business roles Proficiency with pertinent software and HR analytics tools Prior experience influencing others Prior experience building strong relationships with partners and leaders across functions.

Education and Experience Preferred

Master’s degree Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and/or Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM‑SCP) certification Experience with pertinent HR system and report generation Knowledge of the business line(s) support.

Physical Requirements

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Company Overview

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. 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&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

• competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.