Assistant Vice President HR Solutions Consultant

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Global Human Resources (HR) Solutions Overview

Global HR Solutions is a new, trailblazing organisation within Global HR (GHR) that performs as an internal consulting function. We are a flexible and agile team that delivers upon a portfolio of prioritised projects to enable the GHR operating model, provide strategic project and cyclical process support, and bring HR analytics and data-driven insights to our clients within HR and the business.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver best-in-class support to HR change projects and cyclical process backed by human capital intelligence and insights to enable business results

• Provide data-driven and solutions-oriented services to clients to enable them to make well-informed decisions and enhance their talent and business outcomes

• Harness the collective knowledge and capability of a dynamic and skilled Global HR Solutions workforce to optimise GHR service delivery and results

• Provide HR colleagues with extensive client exposure within HR and the business, the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to strategic initiatives, and offer stimulating growth experiences and diverse career paths

Are you:

• Eager to be at the forefront of HR innovation?

• Keen to make an impact and drive meaningful change in organisations?

• Energised by collaborating with diverse clients and teammates across disciplines and geographies to solve exciting problems and generate new opportunities?

• Ready to expand your breadth and depth of HR skills and hone new expertise?

• Looking to join a dynamic and growing global team?

If you answered yes to these questions, Global HR Solutions could be a great next step in your career journey!

Note: Given the international and collaborative nature of MUFG, Global HR Solutions work on global and regional engagements, and flexibility is required to allow for meetings and connectivity as needed with clients and colleagues across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA time zones. Employee wellbeing is a critical element of GHR’s culture. Measures, work practices, and technology will be in place to enable team member wellbeing, connectivity, and productivity.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The HR Solutions Consultant Assistant Vice President role will execute internal consulting engagements that provide project and cyclical process support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:

• Serve as an internal consultant, working with clients in GHR and the business to lead and deliver engagements. Engagements include: (1) strategic projects (e.g., transformation initiatives, new services / products, process improvement, regulatory programmes) and (2) cyclical process support (e.g., year-end processes, talent review)

• Help plan, design, develop, and execute engagement activities and deliverables, including: Lead engagement workstreams, including managing workstream project plan, activity execution, deliverable development, and stakeholder / partner interactions, Lead qualitative and quantitative data analysis; produce findings and recommendations, Execute engagement activities and produce deliverables, Help facilitate interviews, focus groups / listening sessions, and working sessions with clients and stakeholders

• Support knowledge and capability transfer to clients (as needed)

• Utilise their HR background and skillset (e.g., knowledge and experience in HR practice areas, policies, processes, procedures, compliance, laws, regulations, ethics) to successfully deliver engagements

• Actively participate in HR Solutions communities of practice (e.g., change management & communications, process excellence, organisational design & effectiveness, experience & design thinking) to grow skills and help enhance client results

• Help champion HR Solutions with HR colleagues and the business

WORK EXPERIENCE

• A history of delivering results in a high-pressured, fast-paced, heavily matrixed environment

• Experience across one or more HR practice areas (e.g., Talent, Learning, Culture, Performance, Reward, HR Business Partnering, HR Analytics, HR Shared Services, etc.)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Proven ability to work effectively across cultures and in a global environment

• Employment with a top management consulting firm or equivalent consultancy-based experience, ideally in a practice area related to human capital management is beneficial, but not required

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of the HR function

• Able to analyse data, formulate findings, and provide data-based recommendations

• Proficiency in the full range of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)

• Experience with productivity enabling and analytics tools (e.g., Copilot, Power BI, etc.) is beneficial, but not required

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Objective, open-minded, and inquisitive

• Future-focused and energised by new opportunities

• Passionate about continuous learning and improvement

• Proactive and results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Analytical and strategic thinker, with strong problem-solving skills

• Adaptable and resilient

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to remain calm under pressure

• Resourcefulness to identify alternate paths and options for achieving results

• Strong decision-making skills and sound judgement

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent organisational skills

• Flexibility to work well independently as well as with stakeholders across multiple functions and time zones

• Orientation toward simplifying processes and adopting a design thinking approach

• Optimistic and highly motivated

PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES

The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity’s performance framework and process, with relevant input obtained from the dual-hatting entity as relevant.

As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.