Description and RequirementsPosition: VP, Chief of Staff for the Chief HR Officer Location: 200 Park Ave, New York, NY Setting: Hybrid (3-days in the office) Reports to: EVP & Chief HR Officer (CHRO) at MetLife The Opportunity: Reporting directly to the EVP & Chief HR Officer (CHRO) at MetLife, the Chief of Staff (COS) role is a dynamic position that serves as a trusted advisor to the CHRO and key stakeholders. The COS will leverage their expertise in human capital management to provide strategy development and execution, organizational planning, and change management for cross functional initiatives. This thought leader will utilize analytical insights, demonstrate critical thinking and strength in both written and verbal communications. In addition to the HR community, the COS interactions will include senior leaders across the company, respective chiefs of staffs for the executive leadership team, and external partners. How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities):
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with CHRO and HR Leaders to develop and implement HR initiatives to enable company performance. Monitor HR key performance indicators and identify risks and opportunities.
- Recognition & Sustainability: Lead implementation of internal recognition programming, including strategy and planning. Partner with cross functional teams to deliver on reporting for sustainability strategy and global employer surveys (i.e. great place to work) -which garner external recognition for the company.
- Project Management: Lead or support high impact projects and initiatives with cross functional teams to deliver on HR agenda (internal and external recognition, sustainability reporting)
- Internal & External Engagements: Develop briefings for CHRO engagements with internal and external stakeholders. Preparation will include writing talking points, anticipating questions, developing PowerPoint presentations, and creating reference data. Partner closely with Communications partners to ensure voice of CHRO is well represented.
- Leadership Meetings: Planning for leadership meetings and strategic reviews. Coordinate with CHRO and senior executive assistant on calendaring, including preparation for market site visits.
- C hange Management: Lead design and execution of change management strategies to support awareness and effective implementation of HR initiatives. Assess the impact of change initiatives and develop action plans to address key challenges.
What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications):
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decisions.
- Expertise in the human resources discipline gained in HR or human capital consulting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Display strong quantitative, critical thinking, and data storytelling.
- Demonstrate well-established project management skills, managing multiple priorities and agility to pivot as needed.
- Proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem solving, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
- Excellent collaboration skills and relationship building at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Demonstrate influencing and direct leadership skills with executive credibility in a complex, global, and highly matrixed environment.
- Have 10+ years of experience, preferably within HR and gained via global insurance/financial services/ or consulting organizations.
- MBA or other advanced degree (preferred).
Key Relationships:
- Direct Reports: 2
- Key Stakeholders: HRLT, HR Business Partner for HR, Communications, Finance, and other peer Chiefs of Staff for the Executive Leadership Team reporting to the CEO
The salary range for applicants for this position is The wage range for applicants for this position is $209,000 to $278,700.. Benefits We Offer Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! About MetLife Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 World's Most Admired Companies , Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at ...@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process. MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace. The wage range for applicants for this position is $209,000 to $278,700.