Senior HR Manager – International Banking

About the role

This senior HR manager position supports the Head of Human Resources in a leading international banking group with a strong European footprint. The role provides strategic and operational HR leadership across Luxembourg and several European branches, covering the full employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders throughout the recruitment lifecycle, from workforce planning to onboarding.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes while ensuring compliance with internal governance and local regulations.
• Support the Head of HR in delivering the HR strategy and overseeing all HR activities.
• Oversee HR administration, maintaining accurate HR systems, personnel records, and employment documentation.
• Coordinate monthly payroll activities with external providers, validating data, compensation changes, and benefits.
• Support annual salary reviews, benchmarking, and remuneration initiatives.
• Produce HR reporting, workforce analytics, and management information for senior leadership.
• Coordinate learning and development programmes, including mandatory regulatory training.
• Ensure HR policies and employee handbooks align with Luxembourg labour law, European regulations, and group standards.
• Advise managers and employees on employment matters, career development, and performance topics.
• Handle sensitive employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, conflict resolution, and investigations.
• Contribute to succession planning, talent management, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Participate in local and international HR projects to improve processes and systems.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience within the banking or financial services sector.
• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg labour law and European HR regulations.
• Proven ability to act as a trusted HR partner to senior management.

Required skills

• Experience with end‑to‑end recruitment, payroll coordination, HR administration, employee relations, HR reporting and analytics, and learning & development coordination.