HR Financial Operations Manager

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

The HR Financial Operations Manager serves as a trusted business advisor for HR functional leaders, enabling them to achieve key business priorities related to transformation, operational efficiency, and financial management. This role is designed to align with and support the HR Operating Model.

Key responsibilities include managing the HR budget, overseeing HR position management, and developing the HR operating model roadmap. Additionally, the role involves providing financial planning consultancy to Senior and Executive HR Leadership.

Our team consists of experts in accounting, finance, and operations. You will partner with Senior and Executive HR Leadership to meet HR budget commitments, focusing on areas that support the HR Operating Model roadmap. Your responsibilities will encompass HR budget management, HR position management, HR operating model roadmaps, and providing financial planning consultancy.

Essential Skills, Duties & Responsibilities: 

Strategic Planning

• Enable Senior/Executive HR Leaders on tools and processes for compliance and to improve Operational Efficiency.

• Provide consultancy to Senior/Executive HR leaders to drive the HR future operating model and Transformation of HR to future

• Provide Project Management support for Leaders to meet Strategic Priorities.

• Enable the Senior/Executive HR Leaders with Fall Plan development and discussion with Finance.

Collaboration

• Work with finance in preparation and presentation of HR financial scorecards, reporting forecast and actuals.

• Work with finance to restructure HR organization in S4H according to the multiple changes and announcements and budget distributions. Coordinates clean up, creation and cost center alignment with Finance for L2/L3 level.

• Work with Senior/Executive HR leaders on positions management, new operating model roadmap

• Work with the HR functional leaders, vendor ops team and Finance to ensure proper accounting of actual costs: (a) Cost billing, re-class & recoveries (b) Accruals and Deferral of costs.

Operations Management

• Manage, track and drive roadmap plan for investments, savings targets and budget transfers

• Continuous focus on position management by refreshing positions report, track Filled positions and Open positions against the fiscal targets of positions in the new operating model. Advise HR leaders to stay on their targets. Advise manager to close positions when required

• Manage the proper approval of spending requests (Positions and Vendor) enabling the business to be within Financial Targets.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to growing your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect.  We have training and upskilling programs that you find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.  One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in your work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or HR Operations.

• Proven experience in handling large data sets, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

• Familiarity with diverse HR programs and processes, along with proficiency in project management tools.

• Demonstrated experience in managing spending requests and financial targets.

• Strong planning and project management skills are essential, with a structured, process-focused approach and the ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and accomplish objectives.

• Experience in data modeling and visualization.

• Proficiency with Workday or similar HR systems, and experience with AI technology.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate changes to senior/executive management.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced global team across multiple time zones, with a willingness to adapt to different working styles and cultures.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze processes and data for process improvement and problem-solving.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree preferred.

• Experience working within a large, complex, global organization with a matrixed structure.

• Proven ability to leverage technology to optimize operations, simplify processes, and enhance efficiency.

• Demonstrated capability to independently identify, analyze, and resolve ambiguous problems with meticulous attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.

• The chance to work with a leading global IT services company.

Compensation

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $120,360 to $228,840 based on a full-time schedule.  Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part-time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

California: $132,480 to $274,560 

Colorado: $120,360 to $228,840 

New York City: $144,480 to $274,560 

Washington: $132,480 to $251,640 

Washington DC: $132,480 to $251,640 

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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