Senior HR Strategy & Execution Lead

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is looking for a Senior Manager to lead HR Business Execution across financial planning, workforce strategy, and technology investment — a role that sits at the intersection of operational rigor and strategic advisory within Citi's HR function.

In this position, you will act as a trusted partner to the HR Leadership Team, translating financial and workforce data into actionable decisions that improve efficiency and drive outcomes at scale.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience operating in global, complex environments.
• Experience managing teams and delivering results in a financial services or similarly regulated industry.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret financial and headcount data, build business cases, and communicate findings to senior audiences.
• Track record of managing financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and P&L oversight.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities without sacrificing quality or delivery pace.
• Clear and confident communicator, both in writing and in conversation, with ability to engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and workforce management for the HR function, including ownership of the Annual Operating Plan, quarterly financial forecasts, and the hiring request process through the Workforce Management Council.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the HR Leadership Team, translating complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations that support leadership decision-making.
• Oversee the annual Technology Investment review process for HR, evaluating proposed initiatives and quantifying ROI in terms of resource efficiencies and operational impact.
• Lead cross-HR initiatives related to financial and workforce strategy.
• Manage cross-functional administrative and operational duties, including financial reporting, headcount accuracy, real estate planning, and resource onboarding and offboarding.
• Deliver oversight of operational reporting processes, ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy of outputs.
• Assess risk in business decisions with a clear lens on compliance, controls, and ethical standards, ensuring issues are escalated and resolved with full transparency.
• Manage team of 5-6 direct reports in various global locations.

Skills

Global environment experience

Senior stakeholder management

Financial planning & budgeting

Data interpretation

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Citi is looking for a Senior Manager to lead HR Business Execution across financial planning, workforce strategy, and technology investment — a role that sits at the intersection of operational rigor and strategic advisory within Citi's HR function.

In this position, you will act as a trusted partner to the HR Leadership Team, translating financial and workforce data into actionable decisions that improve efficiency and drive outcomes at scale.