HR Business Partner

Do you want to work in a fast developing banking environment? Do you want to work in an international and inclusive organization who believes in equal opportunities and flexible work environment? Do you want to work in an eager and dedicated team? If so…Make sure you become part of our dynamic and international environment! Joining Mizuho provides you a unique opportunity to further build your career within a highly effective team, located in the heart of Frankfurt am Main. Within a relatively small office the decision lines are short, yet you will have responsibility and impact. The limits go as far as your ambitions reach! The Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MHFG or the Mizuho Group) is one of the largest financial institutions in the world. Through its legally-owned subsidiaries it offers a broad range of services including banking, trust banking and securities, and other business related to financial services through its group companies. The total Mizuho Group and its subsidiaries has approximately 56,000 staff working worldwide. In Japan, Mizuho has approximately 800 branches which serve 24 million individual customers and cover ca. 70% of Japan's listed companies. Outside of Japan, Mizuho relies on a global network of 117 offices, within 32 different countries. Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. (“MBE”) is a fully licensed bank incorporated in the Netherlands and supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank (“DNB”) and the Autoriteit Financiële Markten (“AFM”). MBE was established in 1974 and has always been located in Amsterdam. We employ around 150+ FTE and have three foreign branches (Frankfurt, Madrid, and Paris).
The DepartmentThe department strives to adopt HR best practice to support the business and does so by translating company strategy into specific HR requirements, solutions and projects. The Frankfurt HR team works closely with the HR department in Amsterdam and London.As an HR Business Partner at Mizuho, you are entrusted with the responsibility of advising and steering Line Managers in your respective business lines. This comprehensive role includes daily HR tasks, HR reporting, coaching managers in their leadership style, resource planning, and fostering effective communication.Your role will have you directly supporting six to eight Line Managers. Regular discussions with these key individuals will be part of your mandate, ensuring operations run smoothly. Integral to your role is the identification of potential HR-related risks and the formulation of appropriate action plans, thereby providing robust support to Line Managers in various scenarios. Furthermore, you will play a significant part in HR projects, supporting the HR Leadership and managing the HR calendar and activities included.Supported by an HR Specialist, you will also be accountable for the smooth management and execution of HR operations. These include hiring, prepare documents for the onboarding, employee transitions, training, and reporting. While the recruitment process is primarily handled by external recruiters, your responsibility lies in coordinating the hiring process and ensuring overall efficient execution.You will become part of the global HR team in Amsterdam, which comprises the CHRO, the HR Operations Director, the HRBP Director, two HRBP's and two HR Specialists. We also have a local HR Team in Paris which comprises an HR Manager and an HR Business Partner.This supportive and collaborative team operates within the same department, maintaining a close-knit approach to ensure the well-being and productivity of all staff members.Job summaryThe HRBP provides operational support to the Senior HRBP providing robust support to line managers in various scenarios.ResponsibilitiesProvide general HR support for the line managers as main contact person for HR in FrankfurtAdvise and lecture line managers on the implementation of HR policies and guidelinesFirst line ad-hoc advice towards staff and line managersSupport on the various audits impacting the HR departmentProvide input on the HR risk radar and responsible for keeping the document updatedGive input on improvement of employee wellbeing & sick leaveValidation of vendor selection & contract managementParticipate the periodical meetings with AMS and LDN HR teams to ensure consistency within MBEConduct exit interviews with regards to the offboarding processPlay an active role and contribute new ideas and suggestions for the continuous improvement across the HR departmentAdvise stakeholders on L&D related tasksCoordinate and advise the line managers on the annual appraisal processSupport the Sr. HRBP in managing employee cases (legal disputes, long term sick leave, performance management, exit, etc.)Ensure business lines remain in compliance with budget requests and CESCOE requests (after validated by Sr. HRBP)Managing leave process, monitor compliance of self-service around holiday/special leave and advise on special leaves such as parental leave, unpaid leave, etc.Manage (outsourced) recruitment activities for your business lines (ensure on-offboarding is adequately executed by HR OPS)
At least 3 to 5 years of relevant HR work experienceExperienced in working for corporate environments (preferably financials)Advising line managersOrganized and structured way of workingInterpersonal savvy with diplomatic skillsEffective communication styleInstills trust and builds trusting relationshipDemonstrates self-awarenessExcellent command of the German and English language, both verbally and in writingOutlook, Excel, Word, Power Point
Unique opportunity of working in a dynamic international and multicultural environment and being part of one of the largest financial institutions of the worldCompetitive remuneration package30 vacation days on fulltime baseCanteen subsidy Good career opportunities for professional development in a global institutionTechnical and professional trainings, workshops, etc.