Vice President, HR Business Advisor

Location: Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

Job Family: HR Business Partner

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are a leading global financial services firm with a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region, including our dynamic operations in Metro Manila. As a Vice President, HR Business Advisor, you will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders across various levels, executing HR initiatives that drive organizational priorities in investment banking, asset management, and corporate functions. This role is pivotal in fostering a high-performance culture amid the fast-paced demands of the financial services industry, where you'll leverage your expertise to align talent strategies with business objectives, ensuring our teams in the National Capital Region are equipped to deliver exceptional client outcomes in a competitive global market. Your core responsibilities will include advising on talent acquisition, development, and retention tailored to the unique needs of financial professionals, such as traders, risk analysts, and client advisors. You'll collaborate closely with senior management to implement performance management frameworks, succession planning, and employee engagement programs that enhance productivity and innovation. In this advisory capacity, you'll navigate complex regulatory landscapes, including Philippine labor laws and JP Morgan's global compliance standards, while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion to build resilient, inclusive teams that reflect our commitment to ethical banking practices. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to JP Morgan Chase's growth in the Philippines, supporting initiatives like digital transformation and market expansion. You'll thrive in an environment that values data-driven insights, utilizing HR analytics to inform decisions on workforce planning and organizational design. With a focus on coaching leaders through change and building internal HR capabilities, you'll play a key role in positioning JP Morgan as an employer of choice in the financial sector, driving sustainable success for our clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders in JP Morgan Chase's Metro Manila operations to align HR strategies with organizational goals in investment banking and asset management
• Advise on talent management, including succession planning and leadership development for financial services teams
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a high-performance culture in a dynamic global banking environment
• Collaborate on workforce planning and organizational design to support business growth in the Philippines market
• Facilitate performance management processes, providing coaching to managers on handling complex financial sector challenges
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and JP Morgan's global HR policies, mitigating risks in regulatory-heavy financial operations
• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts tailored to the multicultural workforce in National Capital Region
• Analyze HR data to provide insights on retention trends and skill gaps in trading, risk management, and client services
• Support change management during technology implementations or market expansions in the financial industry
• Mentor junior HR team members to build internal capabilities for JP Morgan's Asia-Pacific growth

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a business partnering role within financial services
• Proven track record of advising senior leaders on HR strategies in a global banking environment
• Deep knowledge of employment laws and regulations in the Philippines and international compliance standards
• Experience managing talent acquisition, development, and retention in high-stakes financial operations
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in HR metrics and data-driven decision-making
• Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HR advisory roles at a multinational financial institution like JP Morgan Chase
• Familiarity with agile HR practices and digital transformation in banking
• Advanced degree in Organizational Psychology or Labor Relations
• Prior exposure to change management initiatives in a post-merger financial services context
• Fluency in English and Tagalog, with additional Asian language skills advantageous

Required Skills

• Strategic HR planning
• Talent acquisition and development
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Data analytics and HRIS proficiency (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)
• Change management expertise
• Compliance and risk assessment in financial regulations
• Leadership coaching and mentoring
• Cross-cultural communication
• Stakeholder management with senior executives
• Problem-solving in high-pressure environments
• Diversity and inclusion advocacy
• Project management for HR initiatives
• Financial acumen and business partnering
• Negotiation skills for labor matters
• Adaptability to global banking dynamics

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonuses aligned with financial services industry standards
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and dependents
• Retirement savings plan with generous company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policies
• Professional development opportunities through JP Morgan's internal training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and wellness support
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options in Metro Manila
• Stock purchase plan and other financial wellness benefits tailored to banking professionals

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.