HR Business Partner II - Enterprise Operations

Overview

Serves as strategic partner to senior managers in executing Human Resources (HR) programs for assigned businesses. Acts as key point of contact for senior managers on HR‑related matters and partners with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) for complex items. Works with HR COEs to drive business value through enhanced operational efficiency and employee engagement.

Provide strategic HR support and coaching to senior managers on talent, people management and career development. Consult managers on human capital and talent issues and promote a culture of leadership accountability. Lead execution of human capital plans and influence managers on talent and organizational structure alignment. Drive annual people programs (Employee Engagement, Talent Calibration and Review, Performance Management and Compensation Cycle), provide insights and recommendations, participate in organizational change efforts, and support transformation work streams.

Communicate and collaborate with internal partners (Technology, Finance, etc.) to drive value. Use HR system data to provide data‑driven insights and support workforce planning efforts.

Typically covers a business line or several related businesses with low to medium variation in work, employee level and geography, supporting mid‑level managers’ talent management needs. Interacts with senior managers and supports them throughout all talent management activities.

• Influences – understands the power of networks and leverages business relationships to gain support.
• Builds Alliances – breaks down silos by co‑creating synergistic solutions.

Not Applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience in Human Resources and/or relevant business roles, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of nine years of higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of five years in Human Resources and/or relevant business roles.
• Proficiency with pertinent software and HR analytics tools.
• Prior experience influencing others.
• Prior experience building strong relationships with partners and leaders across functions.

• Master’s degree.
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and/or Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM‑SCP) certification.
• Experience with pertinent HR system and report generation.
• Knowledge of the business line(s) support.

The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 – $ Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills and experience will inform their specific compensation.

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug‑free workplace.