VP, HR Operations & Systems

About CLS:

CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars' worth of currency flows through our systems each day.

Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world's most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.

CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle - whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.

Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values - Protect, Improve, Grow - underpin everything that we do at CLS and define and shape a supportive and inclusive working environment in which everyone is encouraged to be open and forward-thinking.

Job information:

• Functional title - Vice President, HR Operations & Systems
• Department - Human Resources
• Corporate level - Vice President
• Report to - Director, HR Operations & Systems
• Location - Metropark, NJ or NYC

The VP, HR Systems and Data is responsible for overseeing the management, integration, and optimization of organizational systems and data operations. This role requires expertise in system design, data governance, and analytics to ensure the organization's HR data and technology infrastructure supports its strategic goals. The VP, HR System and Data will work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, maintain data accuracy, provide actionable insights to support business decisions and drive continuous improvement in HR processes.

What you will be doing:

Systems Management:

• Work closely with the HR team to proactively identify opportunities to streamline the systems and processes used to support and deliver HR operations, payroll and associated services.
• Key input into the design, implementation, and maintenance of HR systems to ensure efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure integration between systems to support seamless data flow and operational processes.
• Manage system upgrades and troubleshoot technical issues to minimize downtime.

Data Strategy, Risk Management and Governance:

• Develop and implement risk control / data management policies, including data security, quality, and risk / compliance protocols.
• Establish and maintain a robust data governance framework with clear evidence guidelines.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all systems.
• Lead the creation and execution of HR data analytics strategies that inform key business decisions.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Review current HR data reporting and analytics tools and processes and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Lead efforts to collect, analyze, and interpret data to generate actionable insights.
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support decision-making.
• Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization using data analysis tools.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of HR processes.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and mentor junior HR team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Serve as a liaison between and across HR and non-HR stakeholders.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with business leaders to identify system and data needs.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to ensure effective service delivery.

What we're looking for:

• Strong understanding of HR processes and systems, with direct experience in Oracle HCM.
• Experience with UKG Pro, Greenhouse ATS, PayScale is a plus.
• Proficiency in system integration and administration tools (e.g., ERP, CRM, or other enterprise systems).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level professionalism and respect for confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail ensuring accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple, high priority tasks and adjust to shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.

Professional qualifications / certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in system management, data analysis, or a similar role.

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Our commitment to employees:

At CLS, we celebrate diversity and consider this to be one of our strongest assets. We are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone feels comfortable to be who they are, and inclusion is valued. All employees have access to our inclusive benefits, including:

• Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 'life days' (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.
• 2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.
• Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.
• Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
• Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others.
• Affinity Groups (including our Women's Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about DE&I.
• Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don't.
• Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.
• Monthly 'Heads Down Days' with no meetings across the whole company.
• Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.
• Private medical insurance and dental coverage.
• Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation.
• Annual flu vaccinations.
• Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
• Discounted Gym membership - Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
• All employees have access to Discover - our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
• Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.