Job Description:
Role Summary/Purpose:
The VP, HR Growth & Talent Development will play a partnership role in providing strategic HR partnership for Digital, Design & Engagement and Product. This role will play a critical change management partner for these business leaders to help them achieve their objectives. In addition, this role will take a lead role in centralized execution of talent development and career management for the Growth function in partnership with the entire Growth HR leadership team. This role will focus on building a strong talent bench across Growth including external pipeline development and programming to support ongoing development and growth from early to senior career.
Our Way of Working
We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you will be required to commute or travel for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.
*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.
Essential Responsibilities:
Partner with business leaders on key business goals and objectives
Co-Lead HR programmatic work for the Growth function such as GPTW and BLP
Proactively develop HR strategies to meet short and long-term business needs and manage strategies from conception to implementation
Provide HR partnership for a variety of change management efforts within Growth and cross-functionally as needed
Strong focus on developing internal talent through career programming efforts, talent engagement activities, training opportunities, etc.
Partners with staffing to identify and recruit strong diverse talent
Champion diversity, inclusion and equity efforts
Monitor adherence to all relevant Human Resource-related policies and practices and drive consistency across the function.
Lead other various initiatives or projects as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree OR in lieu of degree, a high school diploma and 11+ years of HR experience
8+ years of increasing HR Generalist or SME experience in Human Resources
Past or current experience supporting multiple executive level clients
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Desired Characteristics:
Master’s degree in Human Resources or Business-Related Field
Strong skills at building relationships with various levels in an organization
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills
Very strong influence and change management skills
Strong project management experience
1+ year experience working with remote/virtual teams
Experience within financial services. Experience with private label credit cards or bank credit cards preferred.
Demonstrated ability to drive HR processes and to deliver high quality HR services in a fast paced, high change environment
Demonstrated ability to lead large projects and to motivate others. Strong skills at building relationships with various levels in an organization. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Grade/Level: 12
The salary range for this position is 110,000.00 - 185,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
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 18 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 an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
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 age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
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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