HR Country Head, Philippines – Vice President

Who Are We Looking For? As an HR Country Lead, you will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of talent related priorities that includes a focus on attracting, developing, and retaining talent in alignment with strategic business objectives, delivering a world-class HR experience to our employees, and shaping our culture for our newly established Philippines site. Responsibilities: Key member of the country management teams across the Philippines Act as the key point of contact for HR across the Philippines ensuring high quality HR services deliver through collaboration with Global Human Resources Centres of Excellence (GHR COE) In partnership with the relevant GHR COE and global HR BPs, coordinate efficient and aligned delivery of GHR services in support of HR Strategy Partner with the Global HRBPs/Regional HRBP to deliver seamless delivery, business advisory and execution of country related HR matters Ensure coordination and alignment with COEs as it relates to the regional priorities Execute initiatives to drive business success and transformation, with a focus on attracting, retaining, deploying and developing talent and leadership Represent the GHR function in relevant committees and governance bodies, ensuring full regulatory compliance of all HR activities within the regional legal entities Act as the HR liaison for interaction with local regulators and government bodies Ensure HR coverage for Audit, Risk and Compliance initiatives Represent HR in the region to include participation on HR related boards and industry forums Location representative for business related communications e.g. business town halls, executive visits Function as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on important HR topics Coach, mentor, and guide leaders on organizational effectiveness Support senior leadership in developing a culture of Global Inclusion and Diversity promoting the State Street values Mitigate risk by ensuring employment processes, practices and procedures are compliant with STT policies, risk, and governance with a focus on employment laws and regulations – balancing local requirements with global approaches in a sensitive manner Provide data and analytics to support business insights and decisions; seek and share people related market trends and competitor intelligence Depending on further developments of the regional HR org set up, potentially oversee countries in terms of additional reporting lines Role Qualifications & Experience: Technical Skills: 7+ years of practical HR experience in a HR generalist role, with a focus on Business Partnering within a large and dynamic organization Strong understanding of the Philippines Labour Laws and supporting implementation regulations Ability to conduct internal HR compliance reviews Fluent in Arabic and English Strong IT Skills – Proficiency in HRIS systems and software (QIWA, GOSI and Mudad) Key Competencies: Excellent communication skills The ability to work with people from a diverse range of countries and cultures The ability to work independently on HR activities in country and be part of a global HR Team Strong relationship builder inside and outside of Philippines Strong influencing skills to ensure global processes are implemented and local opportunities are maximized Strong commercial acumen, preferable in the financial services industry Understanding of Philippines local employment and labour regulations with direct experience in the country Excellent communication, presentation, consulting, interpersonal, influencing, negotiating and critical thinking skills About State Street Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at Read our CEO Statement