Principal HR Business Partner

Company Overview Finastra is a global leader in financial services software, expanding access to financial services across Lending, Payments, and Universal Banking for more than 7,000 clients worldwide. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement. Trusted Advisor/Stakeholder Relationships: Build strong relationships with business leadership and lead the HR agenda for the relevant function, coaching and consulting on all people-related matters. Data-Driven Insights: Develop and analyze people trends and metrics in partnership with centers of excellence to create solutions, programs, and policies that drive effective business decisions. Collaboration: Partner with in-country HR Partners and People Center of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Rewards, Organization Effectiveness, Culture and Talent) to champion and deliver projects, programs, and business-as-usual activities to the business. Cyclical Processes: Lead execution of talent management, annual compensation, performance management, succession management, and employee engagement survey analysis and action planning. Performance Management: Maximize the effectiveness of performance management by linking business strategy, individual performance goals, and compensation. Talent Acquisition: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on recruiting and program activities to ensure high-performing talent is hired to deliver on the business agenda. Overall HR Leadership: Own and drive programs across the broader Lending HR Function, ensuring alignment with company goals and standards. Requirements & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, HR) a plus. Experience: Significant work-related experience in Human Resources, including experience as an HR Business Partner. HR Expertise: Knowledge and experience in employee development, performance management, talent management, employee engagement, compensation, and HR analytics. Autonomy: Ability to navigate ambiguous situations with high levels of autonomy while maintaining a strong focus on data accuracy. Strategic & Tactical: Proven ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, managing multiple and diverse issues. Relationship Building: Successful track record of building relationships, problem solving, and demonstrating sound judgment. Business Acumen: Excellent business acumen, communication, problem solving, presentation, and facilitation skills. Communication Skills: Strong written, listening, and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact and influence effectively at all levels of the organization. Leadership: Strong leadership and communication skills. Technical Proficiency: Proficient with MS Office and HR Information Systems, preferably Workday. Benefits Flexibility: Unlimited vacation subject to local regulations and business priorities, plus hybrid working arrangements. Well‑being: Access to confidential one‑to‑one support through the Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing events, and initiatives. Health & Financial Security: Medical, life, and disability insurance; retirement plans; lifestyle benefits. Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities. Inclusion: Participation in inclusion communities such as Count Me In, View email address on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, and View email address on click.appcast.io. Career Development: Access to online learning and accredited courses through the Skills & Career Navigator tool. Recognition: Participation in the global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates. Location Requirements Applicants must be located in the posted location or its immediate surrounding areas. Candidates from New York City or California are not eligible. #J-18808-Ljbffr