Job title:                Human Resources Business Partner - Vice President
Corporate Title:    Vice President 
Department:         HR 

Location:  Paris - France         
Type:  6 months Fixed Term Contract, renewable (maternity leave cover)       

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department overview:

Our Human Resources department at Nomura is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. We strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and reach their full potential. From recruitment and onboarding to performance management and employee engagement, we are committed to supporting our employees throughout their careers. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative HR function that plays a vital role in driving the success of our organization.

Role Description:

The HRBP is a key advisor to the local management and employees, providing proactive guidance, coaching and direction on all people issues and efficient HR service delivery in partnership with HR Specialist teams across a comprehensive range of HR disciplines and transformational projects. Relationship management is at the centre of this role and is crucial to its success.

Key objectives critical to success:

    Responsible for all Human Resource activities for Global Markets in France ;
    Be the main point of contact and act as a business partner to management by providing guidance and direction on all Human Resources matters ;

    Coordinate, execute and supervise payroll and employees administration ;
    Work closely within broader Nomura/EMEA/Global teams ;

    Establish effective, fully integrated relationships with Global HRBPs and HR specialists in London to ensure that HR strategies are implemented in your scope in compliance with local legal/market conditions ;

   Escalate topics to the Head of Continental HR when needed ;

    Partner with managers, employees and HR to proactively implement business solutions, utilizing HR expertise and perspective; 
    Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries;
    Provide day-to-day employee relations

Work with our specialist function to support or manage the following processes for your client groups, including but not limited to; 

    Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness work with the client group and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team to continue to improve and build on the inclusive environment at Nomura
    Employee Relations - Provide managers with advice and manage a range of Employee Relations

    Compensation, Benefits and MIS - Support the year-end compensation process ensuring meritocratic, consistent and fair decisions are made in line with regulatory guidelines and frameworks. Management of a variety of data sources to ensure accurate reporting.  

    Change Management - Guide business managers through change management initiatives including restructuring. This will include a number of international/global team projects. 
    Recruitment & Resourcing - manage the hiring plan and advise on contract negotiations and the closing of candidates.  Facilitate internal moves with the Expat and Relocation team. This will be alongside our Recruitment and Mobility partners. 
    Learning & Performance support the performance management cycle and promotion process, contribute to the development of Wholesale Talent Management offering in collaboration with specialist colleagues. 

    Provide support for audit and reporting request
    Work with the wider organisation to support additional areas of focus (e.g. Front Office Risk, Compliance, Corporate Communications) 

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

    Proven ability and desire to build strong relationships as a trusted advisor to a demanding client group 
    Experienced HR professional who can operate confidently with senior level clients in a challenging, fast paced environment
    Experience within the professional or financial services sector, specifically with front office clients  

    Strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage end-to-end processes
    Commercial awareness and ability to evaluate people risk 
    Practical experience managing employee relations issues and complex compensation structures desirable
    Providing support and advice on all HR disciplines (Recruitment, Reward, Employee Relations, Learning and Performance) 
    Ability to juggle multiple priorities and relationships 
    Knowledge of current French employment legislation
    Excellent communication skills (written and oral) 
    Strong PC skills; Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
    Strong analytical and data management skills 

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer