HR Business Partner

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Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the "Bank") is a full-service commercial bank based in New York City. The Bank provides a broad range of business, commercial, and personal banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, private and public middle-market and corporate enterprises and institutions, municipalities, and local government entities.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank was named one of Newsweek's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024. The Bank was ranked by Independent Community Bankers of America among the top ten successful loan producers for 2023 by loan category and asset size for commercial banks with more than $1 billion in assets. Kroll affirmed a BBB+ (investment grade) deposit rating on January 25, 2024. For the fourth time, MCB has earned a place in the Piper Sandler Bank Sm-All Stars Class of 2024.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank operates banking centers and private client offices in Manhattan, Boro Park, Brooklyn and Great Neck on Long Island in New York State.

The Bank is a New York State chartered commercial bank, a member of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and an equal housing lender. The parent company of Metropolitan Commercial Bank is Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE: MCB).

Position Summary:

The HR Business Partner plays a pivotal role in shaping the Bank's people strategy, supporting leaders across the business, and driving initiatives in managerial effectiveness, performance management, learning and development, and workforce planning. The HR Business Partner will work in collaboration with the overall HR department to enable the team to work efficiently and effectively in support of all matters affecting employees and their leaders.

This position will report to the HR Director.

Essential duties and responsibilities: Business Partnering

Develop a deep understanding of the Bank, its needs, culture, and key business strategies

Partner across the HR team and leaders to align people strategies with business goals

Act as a sounding board and strategic coach for leaders on HR best practices

Advise leaders and employees on HR policies and procedures

Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR effectively sharing and using the data to develop solutions

Organizational Design & Development

Support organizational design efforts to enable scalability, growth, and operational efficiency

Identify and implement structural changes that improve team dynamics and business outcomes

Support change management initiatives, including communications, role clarity, and team alignment

Work with leaders and key stakeholders on Workforce planning activities

Learning & Development

Develop and manage learning and development programs for employees at all levels

Identify skill gaps and future capabilities needed to meet strategic goals

Facilitate leadership training, onboarding, and employee development initiatives

Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success

Manage the MCB Student Internship Program

Performance & Talent Management

Provide input into the performance review processes, development plans, and goal alignment

Support succession planning and the identification of high-potential talent

Drive a feedback-rich culture that supports individual and team growth

Culture & Employee Engagement

Help shape and nurture our culture promoting engagement, inclusivity, and accountability

Lead initiatives that reinforce company values and strengthen employee experience

Required knowledge, skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree

5-7 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a regulated industry and/or a growth company

Strong HR generalist with experience in organizational development and L&D

Proven ability to work strategically while also operating in a small hands-on department

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

Strong experience with HR technology stack and comfort using data to inform decisions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Potential Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 annually

This salary range only reflects base wages and does not include benefits, bonus, or incentive pay. Salary bands are purposefully wide ranging to encompass the different factors considered in determining where a candidate falls in the range, including but not limited to, seniority, performance, experience, education, and any other legitimate, non-discriminatory factor permitted by law.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.