VP, Human Resources (Americas)

GIC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

GIC seeks a VP, Human Resources to serve as HR Business Partner and regional leader for the Americas. You will translate global programs into locally relevant U.S.

and Americas initiatives, advising leaders on immigration, talent strategy, and the employee lifecycle across regions. You will lead regional engagement, partner with legal and global HROD teams, mentor a junior member, and oversee payroll/benefits while coordinating cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of broad HR experience, with strong immigration background and experience with senior stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Bachelor's degree required; SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional employee engagement initiatives translating global programs into US/Americas context.
• Advise business leaders on people matters, performance and workforce decisions.
• Manage immigration processes, visas, and relocations; partner with counsel as needed.
• Oversee payroll, benefits advisory, and cross-functional HR projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards across regions.

Skills

Immigration

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

HR policy

Education

Undergraduate degree

SPHR preferred

Job description

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we work at the point of impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Human Resource & Organization Department

We drive GIC’s talent strategies, and shape the organizational culture to sustain GIC’s long-term performance.

What will you do as a VP, Human Resources?

You will act as a HR Business Partner and Human Capital leader supporting investment professionals and business leadership across the Americas (US & Brazil). You will own the translation of global programs and initiatives into locally relevant, well-received programming for the U.S. (and broader Americas) employee population, while advising leaders and employees on the full employee lifecycle, immigration, and complex workforce matters. This is a front-facing, idea-generation role: you will conceive, design, and deliver the region's engagement and development programming, partners directly with business leaders, and mentor one junior team member who supports administrative execution across the portfolio. You will partner closely with business leaders, legal counsel, global HROD teams, mobility specialists, and learning teams to ensure effective people outcomes while supporting organizational growth and compliance.

Lead Regional Employee Engagement Initiatives

• Global-to-Local Program Translation & Regional Programming
• Drive local both local and global employee engagement events within the regional – new employee social event, alumni, wellness, diversity, etc
• Act as designated point person for regional event programming across four domains: GIC School/Learning, Culture & Belonging, Wellness, and Business-Specific programming
• Represent Americas market context and employee feedback back into global program design discussions, flagging where global initiatives need local adaptation

HR Business Partnering, Employee Advisory & Employee Relations

• Advise business leaders and employees on people matters, performance management, and organizational decisions
• Assist with new employee onboarding and exiting employees
• Manage leave administration, accommodations, and employee concerns
• Partners with Regional Head on Investigating and resolve sensitive workplace matters in partnership with Counsel; maintain case documentation and risk-based guidance
• Partners with Regional Head on managing offboarding and separation agreements through to case close-out
• Assist in managing performance review process for local cohort of Executive Assistants

U.S. Immigration, Work Authorization & Global Mobility

• Lead visa, green card, and PERM sponsorship processes; serve as primary point of contact with external immigration counsel
• Advise employees and managers on immigration pathways, timelines, and compliance risk
• Oversee U.S.-bound transfers and relocation
• Deliver employee education sessions on evolving immigration policy and its practical impact on the workforce

Systems & Cross-Functional Projects

• Serve as an Americas liaison to Singapore HQ HR teams, translating global initiatives, policy, and program design into locally relevant, compliant, and culturally resonant execution for the U.S. employee population
• Lead HR technology rollouts affecting the region (e.g., case management systems), including UAT and process documentation
• Liaise with Finance Department to ensure smooth administration of regional programming

Payroll & Benefits Advisory (Backup Capacity)

• Serve as backup payroll approver
• Assist with payroll/benefits related initiatives when called upon

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• At least 7 years of broad HR experience, with a strong background in Immigration and at least 3 years interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Financial Services industry experience strongly preferred.
• Fully conversant and up-to-date with all aspects of employment law and HR best practice.
• Undergraduate degree, SPHR preferred.
• The ability to independently execute HR task and resolve issues and recommend solutions for processes and policies independently.
• Ability to follow process, have a solution finding and improvement mind-set.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity and professionalism at all times.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Exposure to payroll review
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment with a broad range of responsibilities.
• An inquisitive mind-set and self-driven/motivated.
• Comfortable working in a regional office of a global organization.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

We are an equal opportunity employer

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy reflects several principles. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent globally. We pay for performance, and reward sustainable results. Total pay for this position comprises base pay and bonus. The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $175,000 and $225,000. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

Learn more about our Human Resource & Organization Department here: https://gic.careers/departments/human-resource-organization/

Our PRIME Values

GIC is a values driven organization. GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long-term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.