Human Resources Manager

Bank of America

. Develop and execute HR strategies and tactical plans for large, complex business units within Merrill Wealth Management .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePennington • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive HR expertise with a focus on talent management, employee relations, and organizational development. Proven ability to partner with senior leaders to drive strategic HR initiatives and enhance organizational effectiveness in a complex business environment.

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HR Strategy DevelopmentTalent ManagementEmployee RelationsAnalytical CapabilitiesProject Management

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionCompensation ManagementPerformance ManagementRegulatory ComplianceOrganizational DesignChange ManagementData-Driven SolutionsMicrosoft OfficeHR Reporting ToolsProject Leadership

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship ManagementBusiness AcumenIntellectual Curiosity

Industry Keywords

Wealth ManagementOperational ExcellenceOrganizational HealthDiversity and InclusionClient Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute HR strategies and tactical plans for large, complex business units within Merrill Wealth Management
Partner with senior line-of-business executives to execute HR strategies
Support talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, regulatory compliance, performance management, employee engagement, and development
Manage strategic Enterprise and Line of Business HR priorities and organizational effectiveness across talent acquisition, performance management, talent development and learning, succession planning, and compensation
Apply operational excellence, organizational health, and opportunity and inclusion lenses across HR people processes
Partner with business leaders to align programs and practices with Enterprise culture and conduct principles
Advise leadership as a trusted HR partner
Manage and influence workforce activities including headcount reporting and analytics, financials/expenses, promotions, opportunity and inclusion, performance, talent management, and cross-HR initiatives
Collaborate with compensation, talent acquisition, and business partners on employee compensation and expense management
Use HR reporting tool results to inform strategic decision-making
Lead and participate in Line of Business HR initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of HR experience with broad experience across all areas of HR
Experience in client management around complex strategic HR issues such as talent management, employee relations, organizational design/development, change management, and headcount
Experience consulting with senior business leaders on HR strategy and building partnerships across Talent, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Employee Relations, Shared Services, Finance, and other stakeholders
Strategic enterprise/global mindset to proactively drive change, support business results, and execute key initiatives
Ability to influence using technical HR expertise, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, business acumen, and relationship skills
Strong analytical capabilities, including understanding and developing problem statements and fact finding to develop data-driven solutions
Intellectual curiosity to understand clients’ work and consider new ways to advance People priorities
Demonstrated project management, analytical, presentation, and Microsoft Office skills, with strong attention to detail and execution
Experience managing in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and highly complex environment
Desired: HR Generalist experience
Desired: Experience leading projects
Desired: AI-first approach to generalist work
Desired: Knowledge of Wealth Management and the regulatory environment
Desired: Business acumen with risk management mindset to uncover opportunities through improved process and innovation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive eligible; eligible for an annual discretionary award based on individual performance, line-of-business/group performance, and Company success
Benefits eligible
Industry-leading benefits
Paid time off
Resources and support to employees
In-office culture supporting collaboration, engagement, and career development
Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact