Human Resources Business Advisor - Associate

Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank and financial services company, and they are seeking a Human Resources Business Advisor to support divisional HR strategies and cultivate an engaging work environment. The role involves providing advisory support, coordinating employee programs, and acting as a subject matter expert on various HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support to business leaders on a broad range of people‑related topics including compensation, performance management, policy interpretation, alternative hybrid work arrangements, internal/international mobility including immigration requirements related to visa/work permit/green cards for, new and existing staff
• Deliver people programs and projects that align with organizational strategy and business priorities as well as support the Business Partners in the preparation and facilitation of talent assessment, leadership development, succession planning, and broader talent agenda initiatives while utilizing management information (MI) and HR analytics to prepare, interpret, and act on data/workforce trends
• Coordinate with Benefits and Leave administrator to support employees with various types of employee leaves including FMLA, Disability, Personal leave, as well as ADA -medical accommodation requests
• Conduct intake meetings into concerns and complaints related to conduct, performance, and employee relations matters, including consequence management and formal and gathering formal investigation
• Act as Subject Matter Expert or lead for ad hoc HR projects and taking the lead on initiatives across key people processes, such as organization of restructuring efforts, FLSA reviews, promotions eligibility and tracking, while working across and partnering with various HR groups, such as employment legal, product specialist, and business line management
• Play a critical role in the delivery of the year‑end processes as it relates to promotion, fixed pay and variable compensation process, well as off cycle award support throughout the year

Skills

• Previous relevant HR experience in business advisory, generalist, or specialist roles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• High level of initiative, proactiveness, and ability to anticipate needs
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a heavy focus on Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling, and analysis of large datasets while utilizing AI powered platforms, such as Microsoft Co-Pilot
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior business stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking approach, and problem‑solving mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and key HR tools such as Workday or Qualtrics
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Knowledge of local employment laws in NY, California, Florida and Illinois

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Retirement savings plans
• Parental leave
• Family building benefits
• Educational resources
• Matching gifts
• Volunteer programs

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