- Develops and maintains positive, professional, and objective relationships with employees and management
- Partners with managers to execute on their people priorities providing guidance, insight, and coaching on various employment life cycle matters
- Utilizes various HR metrics, competitive benchmarking, and employee feedback to develop and improve the organization
- Supports the organization’s mission, strategy, and values and models the desired behaviors
- Promotes a culture of performance optimization and continuous feedback through performance management that is transparent by focusing on clearly outlined goals, coaching and development, appropriate documentation, and continuous improvement meetings
- Provides feedback and input for continuous improvement of process changes that lead to a better employee experience; leads and provides support on projects to implement changes
- Partners with Employee Benefits on Leave of Absence process when appropriate
- Partners with Talent Acquisition to develop staffing plans to ensure roles are filled with the best talent in a timely manner
- Partners with Sr. HRBP and the Talent Development team to drive the talent assessment process, and determine talent development needs, including management and development of high potential employees.
- Responsible for input of employment life cycle changes to HRIS systems, including creating requisitions, internal promotions, spot bonuses, manager changes, and terminations. Drafts letters and documentation where needed. Partners with HRIS to monitor data and ensure data integrity.
- Conducts exit interviews and analyzes trends
- Assists Sr. HRBP with job description review and creation
- Participates in various strategic and tactical-level HR initiatives/special projects
- Reviews and guides managers on employment life cycle decisions
- Based on a sound understanding of employment law, conducts investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth, ensures appropriate documentation, and provides and/or implements recommendations for resolution; consults with Sr. HRBP and/or outside counsel as appropriate
- Manages the application of policies and procedures to ensure the company is operating in a fair and legal manner; interprets the employee handbook using these same guidelines
- Stays abreast of current trends, innovations, legal and regulatory policies and practices
- Partners with manager to support them in efforts around employee engagement, ensuring follow up and action planning
- Manages and executes reward and recognition programs as appropriate
- Partners with managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
- 5+ years directly relevant HR experience serving as an HR Business Partner
- Insurance industry experience a plus
- Must possess thorough knowledge of employment law and ongoing legislation
- Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal partners at all levels of the organization (e.g. employees, management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop collaborative approaches and influence others
- Possess and demonstrate excellent change management, project management, leadership, coaching and collaboration skills.
- Embraces opportunities to streamline processes to drive efficiencies and improvements
- Is able to deal with ambiguity, embracing change and helping others see it as an opportunity and stay focused on goals while adapting to change
- Must possess and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to deliver presentations to various audiences
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Must be able to function in a matrix organization and team-based environment
- Must be able to work longer hours during times of high volume and travel as required
- Must be proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and other HR-related software programs
Work location may be flexible if approved by the Company.
- An annual performance bonus for all team members
- Generous 401(k) company match that is immediately vested
- A choice of three medical plans (that include prescription drug coverage) to suit your unique needs. For High Deductible Health Plan enrollees, a company contribution to your Health Savings Account
- Multiple options for dental and vision coverage
- Company provided Life & Disability Insurance to ensure financial protection when you need it most
- Family friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible roles
- Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Professional Education
- Paid Time Off, volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program
- Ability to connect with colleagues around the country through our Employee Resource Group program and our Diversity Equity & Inclusion Council
- Integrity
- Empowerment
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Fun