Managing Director, Head of Global HR Business Advisory

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) one of the worlds leading financial groups. Across the globe were 150000 colleagues striving to make a difference for every client organization and community we serve. We stand for our values building long-term relationships serving society and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the worlds most trusted financial group its part of our culture to put people first listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation speed and agility. This means investing in talent technologies and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.The position works globally and scheduling flexibility is required to allow for regular meetings and connectivity with colleagues in the Americas APAC and EMEA time zones.All Global Human Resources roles must comply with the location strategy of that region.NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTSThe successful candidate will lead a global HR Advisory team of approx. 40 with 9 Global HR Business Partner direct reports (including the EMEA interim Co-Leads of Regional HR Advisory).MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLEAs the Head of Global HR Business Advisory you will lead a high-impact globally distributed team of HR Business Partners driving strategic human capital initiatives across all regions and business units of a leading Japanese global bank. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our HR transformation responsible for shaping and executing a future-ready HR advisory model that aligns with business strategy accelerates performance and enables talent growth at scale.You will serve as a key member of the Global HR Leadership Team (GHRLT) and will act as trusted advisor to senior executives regional HR leaders and global HR functions championing a client-centric data-driven and agile HR approach. This role demands a visionary leader with deep expertise in strategic HR global workforce dynamics and change leadershipsomeone who can inspire teams influence stakeholders and deliver measurable impact.Upon hire the role will initially focus on finalising and implementing the agreed Global HR Business Advisory Teams to ensure a smooth transition to the future-state Target Operating Model delivered through GHRs global transformation initiative collaborating with the Regional Chief Human Resource Officers (RCHRO) for Americas APAC and EMEA to continue to build out the HR Business Advisory regionally-based teams as requiredWorking closely with the GHR Transformation team over the FY24-26 Medium Term Business Plan to ensure effective structures process documentation infrastructure and RACIs are in place for the future-state TOM while ensuring continuity of service though the transformation .To achieve the above the role will work closely with other GHRLT members the GHR Transformation Lead and core team other members of GHR and key partners across the MUFG community.In this capacity the role will focus on:Continuing to define and refine the expected behaviours and outcomes needed to drive the new HR Business Advisory practice and ensure it is embedded with clients and within GHR.Building a high-quality team with the necessary expertise capability and skills to deliver on client needs across businesses and functions.Develop and implement communities of practices within the Global HR Business Advisory team to enhance the ability to operate effectively on a global scale improving knowledge transfer and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through collaboration.Working collaboratively with Regional CHROs to ensure consistent application of standards and approaches across the global HR Business Advisor community and successful delivery to ensure a consistent client experience.Continuing to build out the GBG-aligned HR Business Advisory model as remaining functions globalise ensuring a client-aligned GHR operating model.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThis role will take ownership and responsibility for the following:1. Strategic Leadership and Transformation Architect and lead the global HR Business Advisory function aligning it with the banks transformation agenda and future-state Target Operating Model (TOM).Build and scale a high-performing global HRBA team ensuring seamless regional integration and consistent delivery across Global Business Group (GBG) and non-GBG functions.Partner with Regional CHROs (Americas EMEA APAC) to establish regionally aligned HRBA teams and ensure continuity of service through transformation milestones.Drive the evolution of HRBA practices embedding strategic advisory capabilities commercial acumen and client-centricity across the global team.2. Executive Partnership and Influence Act as a key member of the GHRLT representing the voice of internal clients and advocating for impactful simplified HR solutions.Provide strategic counsel to business leaders on workforce planning talent strategy performance management and organisational design.Shape and influence enterprise-wide people strategies by partnering with senior executives to embed HR advisory into core business decision-making ensuring alignment with long-term growth and transformation goals.Support management of complex employee relations (ER) issues involving senior colleagues high-profile matters and/or significant litigation risk in partnership with the dedicated regional ER teams.Ensuring the HR Business Advisory team members are actively anticipating identifying managing mitigating and resolving people risk across the organisation.Ensuring sufficient controls are in place to support safety and soundness.3. Operations Excellence and Global Consistency Define and embed global standards methodologies and success metrics for HR Business Advisory ensuring consistency and adaptability across geographies to address local cultural and regulatory variances as required.Foster a culture of continuous improvement through communities of practice knowledge sharing and innovation.Ensure HRBA teams proactively manage people risk support complex employee relations and uphold safety and soundness across all regions.4. Talent and Culture Leadership Ensure high-quality HR Business Advisory contributions and delivery of human capital plans and priorities that satisfy current and future requirements of the business including detailed annual and Medium-Term Business Plan talent strategies.Champion know your talent initiatives ensuring visibility and development of high-potential individuals across the organisation.Drive strategic performance and compensation reviews leveraging data and aligning with human capital plans and market benchmarks.Promote diversity equity and inclusion through advisory practices and talent strategies that reflect our global values and local realities.5. EMEA Regional DutiesThe Head of Global HR Business Advisory will take on a critical role to support the EMEA regions transformation journey. Working closely with the EMEA CHRO and the EMEA Executive Committee (EXCO) the role will:Provide hands-on leadership to upskill and strengthen local HR capabilities.Support the execution of both HR and broader business transformation initiatives.Act as a strategic advisor to the Regional Executive and MUSE CEO ensuring alignment between global HR strategies and regional business priorities. Supporting the EMEA business to drive business transformation initiatives including; proactive guidance and advisory support on restructuring key talent acquisition/exit strategies managing critical people decisions and collaborative business partnering with senior leadership (RE CEO ExCo INEDs etc.) to drive organisational effectiveness.* The role may also take on additional responsibilities to support other regions or Global Business Groups as needed.WORK EXPERIENCEEssential:Senior HR business advisory / business partner leadership and line management with proven ability to build develop and sustain both global and local teams and budgets in a global matrixed and virtual team environment.Direct experience of influencing coaching and supporting C-Suite and Board stakeholdersExperience leading HR initiatives that drive organisation success growth and innovation.Financial services industry experience familiarity with corporate and investment banking and global markets environments strongly preferred.Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business strategies into people initiatives. Understanding of financial drivers and organisational performance metrics.Proven track record in talent acquisition development retention and succession planning.History of delivering results for internal clients in a high pressured fast-paced heavily matrixed corporate environment.Experience working across multiple countries and regions with an understanding of global HR practices labour laws and cultural nuances.Subject matter expertise across several HR sub-functions including performance compensation and employee relations.Proven ability to work effectively across cultures and in a global matrixed environment.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEFunctional / Technical Competencies:Essential Demonstrable StrengthsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to present effectively to the most senior levels of company leadership.Collaboration and influencing skills with proven ability to address and manage stakeholder needs while prioritising competing objectives driving progress and achieving results.Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization and lead through influence.Strong negotiation mediation and conflict management skills fostering productive and harmonious relationships.Deep experience with relationship management methodologies fundamentals strategies and tacticsAbility to link HR strategies to financial outcomes demonstrating the return on investment (ROI) for HRDeep understanding of the HR function and HR service deliveryCoaching experience is desired but not a pre-requisite.Proficiency with the full range of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint Excel Word Outlook and Teams)PERSONAL REQUIREMENTSResults driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability and a proactive motivated approach.Analytical and strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skillsAbility to work effectively in complex organizational structures and drive progressResourcefulness to identify alternate paths and options for achieving resultsStrong decision-making skills and the ability to demonstrate sound judgementExcellent attention to detail and accuracyExcellent organizational skillsFlexibility to work well independently as well as with others.Ability to inspire and empower large teams to deliver resultsPERFORMANCE AND DUTIESThe role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entitys performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual-hatting entity as relevant.As duties and responsibilities change the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age sex gender sexual orientation disability pregnancy and maternity race gender reassignment religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Business Development,Expense Management,Financial Acumen,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Acquisitions,Investment Banking,Relationship Management,Social Media Management,Financial Modeling,Customer relationship management,Leadership Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1