HR Advisor

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit

Department overview:

The HRBP is a key advisor to the German management, providing proactive guidance, coaching and direction on all people issues and efficient HR service delivery in partnership with HR Specialist teams across a comprehensive range of HR disciplines and transformational projects. Relationship management is at the centre of this role and is crucial to its success. The successful candidate should have and appetence on German ER, regulatory and audit matters.

Role Description:

• Be the main point of the client group by providing guidance and direction on all Human Resources matters.
• Work closely within broader Nomura/EMEA/Global environment to achieve country objectives.
• Establish effective, fully integrated relationships with Global HRBPs and HR specialists in London to ensure that HR strategies are implemented in country in compliance with local legal/market conditions.
• Advise and partner with managers, employees and HR to proactively implement business solutions, utilizing HR expertise and perspective;
• Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries;
• Provide day-to-day employee relations and employment law support to managers (i.e. conflict resolution, disciplinary action and performance improvement counselling);
• Coordinate and supervise payroll.
• Ensure procedures, policies and HR documents are legally compliant with legal and regulatory obligations;
• Manage the implementation of legal and regulatory requirements and the Year End audits.
• Work with the wider HR team to support additional areas of focus (Graduate recruitment, Talent Management, Inclusion, Training...)
• Provide operational HR guidance and support the HR Specialists on efficient HR service delivery

• Work with our specialist function to support or manage the following processes for your client groups, including but not limited to;

• Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness – work with the client group and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team to continue to improve and build on the inclusive environment at Nomura

• Employee Relations - Provide managers with advice and manage a range of Employee Relations cases – including grievances, disciplinary, dismissal and redundancy.
• Compensation, Benefits and MIS - Support the year-end compensation process ensuring meritocratic, consistent and fair decisions are made in line with regulatory guidelines and frameworks. Management of a variety of data sources to ensure accurate reporting.
• Change Management - Guide business managers through change management initiatives including restructuring. This will include a number of international/global team projects.
• Recruitment & Resourcing - advise on contract negotiations and the closing of candidates. Facilitate internal moves with the Expat and Relocation team. This will be alongside our Recruitment and Mobility partners.
• Learning & Performance – support the performance management cycle and promotion process, contribute to the development of Wholesale Talent Management offering in collaboration with specialist colleagues.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Proven ability and desire to build strong relationships as a trusted advisor to a demanding client group
• Experienced HR professional who is able to operate confidently with senior level clients in a challenging, fast paced environment
• Experience within the professional or financial services sector, specifically with front office clients
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage end-to-end processes
• Commercial awareness and ability to evaluate people risk
• Practical experience managing employee relations issues and complex compensation structures desirable
• Providing support and advice on all HR disciplines (Recruitment, Reward, Employee Relations, Learning and Performance, HR Operations)
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and relationships
• Knowledge of current German employment legislation and regulatory environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong PC skills; Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge in German regulatory requirements and YE audit processes.

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer