Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Human Resources

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

Department overview:

The HR Business Partner is a key advisor to the EMEA Wholesale business, providing proactive guidance, coaching and direction on all people issues and efficient HR service delivery in partnership with HR Specialist teams across a comprehensive range of HR disciplines and transformational projects. Relationship management is at the centre of this role and is crucial to its success.

Role description:

• Business Relationship Management - develop and maintain an effective and focused relationship with the client group, providing timely and accurate advice and support on all HR related issues
• HR Culture Carrier - be an active member of the wider EMEA HR department, helping to pull the team together and create a strong positive working environment and culture. Also work globally with the HR teams based in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and New York in order to provide support to the Global business structure. This is with the aim of building, where appropriate, a global one-HR approach.
• Mutual respect is a core value in our wholesale risk culture; as a Business Partner we need to continue to build respect and trust across the organisation and encourage and embed a culture of speaking up and psychological safety in a challenging environment
• Work with our specialist function to support or manage the following processes for your client groups, including but not limited to;
• Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness – work with the client group and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team to continue to improve and build on the inclusive environment at Nomura
• Employee Relations - Provide managers with advice and manage a range of Employee Relations cases – including grievances, disciplinary, dismissal and redundancy.
• Compensation, Benefits and MIS - Support the year-end compensation process ensuring meritocratic, consistent and fair decisions are made in line with regulatory guidelines and frameworks. Management of a variety of data sources to ensure accurate reporting.
• Change Management - Guide business managers through change management initiatives including restructuring. This will include a number of international/global team projects.
• Recruitment & Resourcing - manage the hiring plan including the budget process and advise on contract negotiations and the closing of candidates.  Facilitate internal moves with the Expat and Relocation team. This will be alongside our Recruitment and Mobility partners.
• Learning & Performance – support the performance management cycle and promotion process, contribute to the development of Wholesale Talent Management offering in collaboration with specialist colleagues.
• Work with the wider organisation to support additional areas of focus (e.g. Front Office Risk, Compliance, Corporate Communications)

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Proven ability and desire to build strong relationships as a trusted advisor to a demanding client group
• Experienced HR professional who is able to operate confidently with senior level clients in a challenging, fast paced environment
• Experience within the professional or financial services sector, specifically with front office clients
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage end-to-end processes
• Commercial awareness and ability to evaluate people risk
• Practical experience managing employee relations issues and complex compensation structures desirable
• Providing support and advice on all HR disciplines (Recruitment, Reward, Employee Relations, Learning and Performance)
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and relationships
• Knowledge of current UK employment legislation and regulatory environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong PC skills; Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Degree or equivalent

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA (who require a Tier 2 (General) visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA.

Please contact us if you are visiting our offices and require any form of personal assistance or physical adaptations to be provided for your appointment.  A member of staff will be happy to help.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer