Vice President, HR Business Partner, Technology & Risk
About CLS:
CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day.
Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.
CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.
Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values underpin everything that we do at CLS and define our working environment:
- Pivotal purpose
- Trusted guardian
- Targeted innovation
- Facilitate connections
- Delivering excellence
- Inclusive culture
Job information:
- Functional title - VP, Human Resources Business Partner
- Department - Human Resources, COO
- Corporate level - Vice President
- Report to - Director, HR Business Partner US
- Location - New Jersey, NYC
What you will be doing:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our organization. The HRBP will play a critical role in aligning human resources strategy with business goals. This position requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in HR functions, who can effectively partner with leaders and employees to drive organizational performance, employee engagement, and cultural alignment.
- Act as a trusted advisor and strategic HR partner, collaborating with several client groups in a HRBP capacity, advising managers on both BAU and strategic people priorities; organizational and management issues and identifying ways to support business priorities, through talent management initiatives.
- Provide guidance to managers and employees across the full end-to-end HR lifecycle activities, including talent management, training, compensation, and benefits, amongst others.
- Promote a continuous feedback culture within the business by implementing strategies which will enable line managers to effectively manage both high performance and under performance, with a goal to develop and retain key talent across the organization.
- Provide support and guidance on organizational design, succession planning, talent reviews and career development as part of CLS’s annual talent calendar.
- Maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures, in addition to local laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management.
- Participate in overseeing ER issues in the US region.
- Drive initiatives to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Partner with leadership to embed DEI principles into the company’s talent practices.
- Partner with the business and Talent Acquisition team to encourage hiring managers to explore all sources of diverse talent, including internal mobility and referrals.
- Ensure local operational practices remain in line with best practice and local legislation, in collaboration with governance and legal partners.
- Work closely with centers of excellence (e.g., talent acquisition, learning & development, compensation, and benefits) to deliver tailored solutions for the business. Acting as a conduit between employees and the broader HR function to address unique challenges and opportunities.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in a HR Business Partner role, an empathetic and passionate strategic partner for 5-7 years, working pro-actively and Collaboratory in a start-up/small company environment.
- Ability to create a partnership with teams that is people-centric and value-adding.
- Able to demonstrate a proactive, client focused and “can do” approach to supporting the business.
- Ability to develop strong value-added relationships with all employees, including managers and senior leaders.
- Exemplify the core values of the organization, acting as an internal cultural leader.
- Enjoy working in a team-orientated, collaborative environment.
- Be a strong verbal and written communicator, effectively managing all stakeholder relationships.
- Data-oriented, results-driven professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Active listener with strong conflict resolution capabilities and critical thinking skills.
- Proven experience in workforce planning, organizational development, and talent management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Professional qualifications / certifications
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, or Business) and/or relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP or PHR) are preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices and regulatory requirements in the financial services.
| Expected full-time salary range between $140,000 - $160,000 + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits. |
| *Note: Disclosure as required by NY and NJ Pay Transparency Law of the expected salary compensation range for this role |
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Our commitment to employees:
At CLS, we celebrate diversity and consider this to be one of our strongest assets. We are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone feels comfortable to be who they are, and inclusion is valued. All employees have access to our inclusive benefits, including:
- Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.
- 2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.
- Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.
- Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
- Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others.
- Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about inclusivity.
- Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don’t.
- Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.
- Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.
- Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.
- Private medical insurance and dental coverage.
- Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation.
- Annual flu vaccinations.
- Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
- Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
- All employees have access to Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
- Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.
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CLS Group is a financial services company that assists clients in foreign exchange markets with settlements, processing and data reports. They are headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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