Senior Director, People Policy & Governance

About the role

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, People Governance and Controls, to join our People team. This role is located in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, and execute a robust control and governance strategy across all People Team functions to mitigate risk, ensure compliance and align with organizational goals.
• Partner with People Team leadership and cross-functional teams to identify control gaps and design effective stop-gap measures.
• Advise senior People Team leadership on risk, compliance, and control matters, overseeing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across People Team processes including payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations, etc.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, leading control testing, timely remediation of deficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal audit and external assurance teams on control reviews and audits.
• Oversee the development and execution of rigorous control testing programs to validate effectiveness and adherence to standards.
• Safeguard the timely identification, escalation, and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Champion the implementation of advanced automation solutions to enhance control efficiency, reduce manual effort, and streamline testing, monitoring, and reporting processes.

Requirements

• 15 years of progressive People Team/Human Resources experience with a focus on controls, governance, and risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CCP, CRISC) preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of all People domains including payroll, benefits, talent management, and HRIS.
• Proven track record implementing controls frameworks in large, complex organizations, preferably in financial services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements impacting People function.
• Experience leveraging automation and AI to improve People Team/HR processes and controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence at senior levels.

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