Vice President, Head of Human Resources - Korn Ferry : Job Details

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Position Overview

Municipal Credit Union (NYMCU) is seeking a Vice President, Head of Human Resources. This is a strategic and operational leader responsible for shaping and executing people strategy across a geographically diverse workforce. This role oversees all aspects of human capital management, with a dual emphasis on high-level strategy and direct execution. The position is critical in advancing business goals by driving talent attraction, retention, performance management, and labor relations, while fostering a culture of accountability, belonging, and operational excellence.

This role supports a hybrid workforce model with physical worksites in New York and employees in 20+ states, requiring fluency in multi-state employment law and a dynamic, adaptable HR operating model.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned to business objectives, culture, and workforce transformation goals.
• Partner with senior leadership to set long-term organizational talent goals and evolve HR operating practices accordingly.
• Represent HR strategy in executive forums and cross-functional initiatives.

End-to-End Talent Lifecycle Ownership:

• Oversee all functions across the employee lifecycle, including Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Engagement, Labor Relations, Performance Management, Compensation, and Offboarding.
• Serve as executive sponsor for enterprise-wide HR initiatives that reinforce accountability, career development, and succession planning.

Labor & Employee Relations Oversight:

• Serve as the chief architect of employee and labor relations strategy.
• Lead grievance hearings, arbitrations, and negotiations with unions in coordination with internal counsel and executive sponsors.
• Sustain constructive labor partnerships and ensure alignment with collective bargaining agreements.

Multi-State Compliance & Policy Leadership:

• Ensure HR practices are compliant with federal, state, and local laws across all jurisdictions.
• Oversee consistent, equitable implementation of HR policies for hybrid employees across 20+ states and physical sites in NY.

HR Operations & Technology:

• Oversee HR Operations and continuously evaluate systems and processes for efficiency and automation.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships to support payroll, benefits, and HRIS delivery.

Total Rewards, Compensation, and Benefits:

• Lead compensation strategy, including salary structures, bonus design, pay equity reviews, and benefits optimization.
• Partner with the COO to ensure offerings are market-competitive and aligned to business goals.

Culture Advancement:

• Serve as executive liaison to the employee resource council and drive forward inclusion and engagement strategies across diverse employee populations.
• Ensure that HR programs reflect company values.
• Lead a team of managers and HR professionals in Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Total Rewards, HR Operations, and Learning & Development.
• Promote continuous development, feedback culture, and clear performance metrics for HR team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience within Financial Services and/or Banking, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in both strategic HR planning and hands-on execution.
• Strong labor relations experience, including grievance management and CBA negotiations.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven leadership style.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to operate effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel occasionally between physical locations.
• Flexibility to work extended or non-standard hours when business needs arise.

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Seniority level

• Seniority levelExecutive

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHuman Resources

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