Hr/People Business Partner

Role: Human Resources/People Business Partner L ocation: New York, US (Hybrid) Recently listed as a "RegTech Top Performer" in Market Fintech's RegTech Supplier Performance Report, CUBE is pioneering the development of machine automated compliance. We are a global RegTech business defining and implementing the gold standard of regulatory intelligence and change for the financial services industry. We deliver our services through a SaaS platform, powered by an innovative combination of AI and proprietary data ontology, to simplify the complex and everchanging world of compliance for our clients. At CUBE, we are creating the future and are a company rooted in strong values, team spirit and commitment to our customers and wider communities. We serve some of the largest financial institutions globally and are expanding our footprint very fast. As we do so, we are keen for new talent to join us and realize their full potential to grow into leadership positions within the business. Role mission: The role holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of a complete range of HR activities, implemented with consistency (where possible) across CUBE globally. You will be required to demonstrate the CUBE values, support the business culture and provide a full, rounded HR business partner service to the team in the USA, whilst collaborating and partnering with the global People function and other commercial functions. This is a stand-alone role (in region) and you will have the opportunity to build the department, in collaboration with the CPO and wider People team. Consistency of messaging and process is key, but you will possess the knowledge to guide where local requirements require flexibility and in line with statutory obligations. You will have the opportunity to partner with the CPO on global people projects and supporting the growth of the US business. This is a particularly significant role due to the planned growth of the business and the need for a more globalised People organisation structure. You will need to be self-sufficient and comfortable challenging the status quo but also helping peers to understand the 'why' behind HR decisions and in turn developing their understanding and support of HR. Responsibilities: Employee Life Cycle Management Manage activities related to pre on-boarding and on-boarding activities using the HRIS to gain efficiency and automation through to offboarding (and all things in between) Administer standard activities related to employee benefits whilst providing guidance on market requirements in the USA. There could be an opportunity for someone with a deeper compensation and benefits background Drive basic processes through to completion with Managers and support where necessary to upskill managers and provide recommendations for improvements Work with managers to ensure effective resolution of employee relations issues and make recommendations to minimise the re-occurrence of such issues Review and update HR policies and initiatives based upon best practice to ensure local effectiveness and legal compliance across the businesses Support and guide local managers on Performance Management launch (mid 2025) to drive full adoption and completion of the process, whilst providing training in line with global strategy Payroll and Benefits Administration Be responsible for collaborating with the Finance team to reduce errors and run a flawless payroll process with zero errors Work closely with outsourced HR vendors, internal finance and internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth workflow of all payroll related matters Governance and Compliance Keep up to date employee records by ensuring that the appropriate records are maintained in the HR system (Bob) Produce management information from the HR system as requested Prepare documents, presentations and other materials, as requested for internal and external audit requests and ISO compliance. Strategic Support the ongoing HR project activity providing input and supporting implementation of new processes/changes to drive automation, efficiency and a proactive employee experience Drive the branding of the businesses as an employer of choice via socials and other suitable networks in partnership with the Marketing team/global People team Support the global level communication of HR initiatives across the business and drive messaging throughout the organisation Business Partnering There is a significant opportunity to partner with the business not only to build a strong foundation of HR practice but also advise and steer on how People practices can impact and support the commercial strategy Support and mentor the leadership team and managers HR Systems Drive the HR system to the next level by working on 'adoption' and usage of the system as the 'system of record' for all employee related data Use of the system to produce MI (management information) and provide data that can be used to make informed business decisions (Dashboards) What we're looking for: SHRM qualified, ideally SCP level Comfortable challenging managers/current business practice and supporting/driving change An experienced BP who can work alone, but is comfortable in a global environment Someone with a background or keen interest in comp and bens would be a distinct advantage Previous business partnering experience Knowledge of HRIS systems Technical skills required to use common applications including MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, with advanced knowledge of Word & Excel Solid knowledge of US employment law Strong commercial knowledge Understand Data Protection and how this applies to their activities Understand Equal Opportunities and Ethics practices and how this applies to their activities Our Products: RegPlatform is a technology platform that streamlines regulatory change management. It provides firms with a one-stop, continuously maintained inventory of global regulations, with effortless horizon scanning, integration capabilities and workflow management. RegPlatform combines industry leading AI technology with expert validated insights to simplify the complexities of multi-jurisdictional regulatory content. RegBrain allows customers to apply CUBE's AI models directly to their own content, enabling faster release and feedback cycles. Our flagship AI services will be included, spanning structural detection, classification, entity extraction, summarisation, and recommendations. Available to customers and partners as APIs and via a UI. Why Us? Globally, we are one of a kind CUBE are a well-established market leader within Regtech (we were around before Regtech was even a thing), and our category-defining product is used by leading financial institutions around the world (including Revolut, Citi, and HSBC). Growth & progression Last year we grew by more than 50% and our growth journey is just getting started We are a dynamic, fast-paced workforce that is always seeking ways to accelerate our people, processes, services and products. We hire ambitious people that want to make a difference, share their ideas, "make it happen" and find better, smarter ways of working. Our future is shaped by our employees, so if you're someone looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, and progress your career alongside the business, it couldn't be a better time to join us ? Internationally collaborative culture With more than 400 CUBERs across 11 locations in Europe, the Americas and APAC, collaboration is key to our success. We are a diverse workforce united by a shared desire to reshape the world of regulatory compliance and make an impact. We champion sharing knowledge with colleagues from all over the world, in order to deliver the best results. Innovative breakthrough technology CUBE is an innovator. We pioneered the use of AI in the field of regulatory change and our state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology is helping financial services firms from all over the world, solve complex compliance challenges. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in AI research and engineering in developing impactful solutions that will reshape the world of regulatory compliance. Work life balance CUBE is a remote-first business so you will be able to design your home office and choose your own work equipment. We host regular in-person meet-ups as a chance to get-together, share ideas and collaborate with other teams but we are advocates for remote working and we believe working remotely provides freedom to innovate, create and unlock global talent.