SVP, HR - Diversified Value and Lifestyle

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

Provide strategic HR leadership to the Diversified, Value & Lifestyle (DV&L) platform within Synchrony. Support senior executives and General Managers across a diverse geography within the US to deliver comprehensive HR support to portfolio employees.

We're proud to offer you flexibility! This position is eligible to work remote, where you will work from home, and may require you to occasionally commute to one of our hubs for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training, and culture events. Remote candidates will be considered who live near any Synchrony hub locations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with Platform CEO and business leaders to develop and drive HR strategies to achieve overall business objectives.
• Proactively develop HR strategies to meet short and long-term business needs and manage strategies from conception to implementation.
• Provide advice and counsel to leadership team, helping develop solutions and strategies to meet business needs.
• Drive key HR initiatives across the P&L, including but not limited to organizational effectiveness, employee relations, talent acquisition, succession planning, compensation programs, performance management and employee engagement and development.
• Lead and develop an HR team to ensure effective HR/business partnership and service delivery throughout and across the platform.
• Lead efforts to improve HR process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with Hub leadership and local HRMs to implement proactive employee relations strategies, leading initiatives across hubs and virtually to drive employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, retention and a positive work environment.
• Rigorously manage HR compliance in accordance with applicable employment laws, state and government regulations and Synchrony Financial policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience at a management level
• BA/BS in relevant discipline
• HR expertise - depth in multiple HR disciplines (employee relations, development etc.) and proven execution in large and complex organizations
• Strong business acumen and HR leadership experience - proven track record of acting as a strategic HR business partner with senior leadership
• Strong external focus and superior client relationship skills
• Proven leadership skills - demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
• Strong relationship and influencing skills with ability to effectively engage at all levels of the organization and across P&Ls/functions
• Proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive HR strategic plans
• Strong leadership coaching and assessment skills
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical capability - ability to anticipate business needs and develop HR strategies to meet short and long-term business needs
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation, employee relations and conflict resolution skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Global HR experience
• Master's degree in Business or Human Resources
• Leadership program graduate

Grade/Level: 15

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 24 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you'll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard-but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+ , with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you'll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

Job Family Group:

Human Resources