Hungary Country HR Officer

The Country HR Officer (CHRO) will lead the HR function for Hungary – the Bank and the Citi Solution Center, with the highest standard and quality of HR service, ensuring end to end delivery of HR governance and professional HR services.  The CHRO will focus on embedding the new operating model in HR but also review the roles and responsibilities of various parts of HR to ensure quality delivery and optimisation of existing local processes and relationships.  The CHRO will develop and implement respective HR strategies and synergies to support the business, providing support and guidance to the CCO and Business heads.

Responsibilities:

• Develop positive relationships through consulting, supporting and advising the CCO and Banking Business Heads to ensure optimum delivery of business and HR goals.

• Be an ambassador of the HR model. Build relationships and partner with all HR colleagues, multiple senior-level HRAs and relevant disciplines partners, to help ensure the efficient delivery of end-to-end quality processes to managers and employees.

• Work closely with the Reward team to ensure regulatory, compensation, pension and benefit plans are aligned with Company philosophy/approach and local market.

• Partner with both the global HR team to execute HR initiatives in talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, employee relations, performance management, talent development and organizational effectiveness.

• Represent Citi HR on various external industry bodies and networks also acting as direct point of contact for local regulator on HR matters.

• Drive enhanced performance and talent management practices focusing on succession planning, critical role’s and the development of high-potential employees.

• Ensure the function operates within an effective governance model and well-controlled environment. This is a critical aspect of the role and the CHRO is required to partner with the HR Control discipline to ensure audit deadlines are met and issues are acted upon with the required sense of urgency.

• Ensure best practice company policy and local employment legislation is pursued in all labour relations matters.

• Manage overall HR governance, regulatory and legislative responsibility for HR initiatives on both an internal and external basis.

• Support the process of ensuring that HR policies and processes are compliant with regulatory requirements, external reporting regulations and demonstrate best practice in terms of corporate governance, in partnership with global function partners and cluster HR teams.

• Understand and proactively manage risk, compliance, and the audit environment across all areas.

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made.

• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives across the country.

Experience/Knowledge: 

• Master’s degree with at least 10 years of experience in HR leadership role; experience with shared business services organization is an advantage.

• Experience in leading the HR function of an organization.

• HR Generalist experience, preferably in a global/complex/matrix organization.

• Advanced level of Hungarian and English language knowledge (fluent in both, verbal and written).

• Fluent in Hungarian Labor code, and aware of local social, tax and other policies and regulations as relevant.

• Track record of delivering results and meeting plans in a busy environment.

• Commercial awareness and a solid understanding of how HR adds value to the business.

• Proven ability working within a remote HR operating model.

• Experience in a broad range of HR areas.

Skills:

• Excellent people leadership skills; strength in building / influencing relationships; change agility leadership.

• Project management and delivery within agreed timescales.

• Collegial, direct communicator; comfortable working in an international environment.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively in a high-volume environment.

• Ability to build strong relationships as a trusted partner and work as part of a senior leadership team.

• High flexibility and versatility for dealing with on-going change.

• “Process improvement’ and "simplification" mindset to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the services offered.

• Resilient under pressure and self-motivated in a fast paced and demanding environment.

• Team player and proactive attitude.

• Ability and willingness to be tactical and hands on as well as being strategic.

• Values diversity - demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success.

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Cafeteria Program

• Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)

• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices

• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance

• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines

• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

This Role is a “Controlled Function” Role as defined by the Central Bank of Ireland Reform Act 2010 and Principal Regulations 2011, and amending Regulations 2014, 2015. 

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