Human Resources Executive - Merrill Wealth Management

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This job is responsible for providing advice to business unit executives and senior-level managers on Human Resources (HR) issues. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, development, execution, and administration of effective policies and program to achieve short- and long-term goals of a specific business unit. Job expectations include leveraging a broad perspective and dedicated network to drive organizational success through the creation and execution of human capital plans aligned to business priorities.

The Human Resources Executive (HRE) will be a member of the Merrill Wealth Management HR team.

The Investment Solutions Group (ISG) and Chief Investment Office (CIO) support Consumer Investments, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank. Together, these organizations shape the firm's investment platform by developing investment strategies, asset allocation guidance, investment policies, research, and due diligence frameworks that support advisors in helping clients achieve their financial goals.

ISGis responsible for the development, management, and oversight of the firm's core investment solutions, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), separately managed accounts (SMAs), capital markets offerings, and alternative investments. The organization also oversees fiduciary platforms and capabilities, provides field support through its specialist organization, and manages relationships with third-party asset managers.

The CIO serves as the firm's investment authority, developing market and economic perspectives, constructing investment strategies and portfolios, conducting investment due diligence, and delivering the research, insights, and guidance that inform advisor recommendations and client investment decisions.

This role reports directly to the Human Resources Executive (HRE) for Merrill and serves as the strategic HR partner for ISG & CIO. The role requires strong strategic thinking, thought leadership, influence, and execution skills to help leaders achieve business objectives and drive organizational effectiveness. The successful candidate will be a seasoned HR generalist with expertise in organizational design and development, change management, talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, workforce planning, and leadership development, combined with strong business acumen, financial discipline, and attention to detail.

• Establishes the strategy for Enterprise and line of business specific Human Resources (HR) priorities in addition to ensuring organizational effectiveness across talent acquisition, performance management, talent development and learning, succession planning, compensation, etc.
• Applies lenses of operational excellence, organizational health, and opportunity and inclusion across all HR people processes
• Partners with senior business leaders to ensure that programs and practices are in alignment with Enterprise culture and conduct principles, serving as a trusted…