Vice President, People Strategy & Advisory

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, People Strategy and Advisory to join our People Team . This role is located in Tokyo, Japan .

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways

• Develop, deliver and execute a full spectrum of People Team strategies and services , that align with BNY’s business objectives by collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Act as an escalation point on more complex matters for People Strategy partners, lines of business, and centers of excellence .
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention by utilizing data-driven insights and best practices in talent management .
• Provide strategic advisory to senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, and change management to support business growth and transformation.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and best practices in people strategy to ensure BNY remains competitive and innovative in its approach to human capital management.
• Support the delivery of People Team solutions across core center-of-excellence designed processes, including Talent Acquisition, Talent and Development, Compensation & Mobility, Employee Relations, M&A, People Governance and special projects for a specified internal client group.
• Manage work that includes, but is not limited to, more complex aspects of year-end compensation planning, annual talent review and succession planning, performance management across APAC, and day-to-day activities such as onboarding, offboarding, and promotions .
• Conduct intake and triage within established guidelines for sensitive and complex Employee Relations cases , as well as employee and manager inquiries.
• Deliver and support ad hoc reporting and analysis, M&A activity, and special projects .
• This role does not have direct management responsibilities but may provide guidance and support to less experienced peers .

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–8 years of progressive related experience in Asia Pacific preferred, with demonstrated success in areas such as Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Change Management, Workforce Planning, or Total Rewards Planning.
• Fluency in Japanese is required.
• Knowledge of employment law in Japan is required .