Job Description

Employee Relations, Head of International

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Head of International Employee Relations to join our People, Engagement & Impact team. This role is located in London or Manchester

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Leads the international employee relations strategy, ensuring globally consistent and locally compliant approaches to conduct, grievance, workplace concerns, and case management.
• Partners with senior leaders, People, Legal, Compliance, and Risk to resolve complex employee matters and support sound, balanced business decisions.
• Identifies emerging ER risks and trends across markets and translates them into proactive interventions, governance insights, and leadership actions.
• Drives consistency, and efficiency in ER processes, investigations, and documentation standards across jurisdictions.
• Builds organizational capability by strengthening manager effectiveness and developing a high-performing international ER team.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Law degree preferred
• Sufficient years of People experience or strategic work
• Strong judgment and credibility to complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee matters.