AVP, Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness

Builders Mutual

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including 10 years of strategic HR leadership in insurance
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
  • SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent certification (ongoing acceptable)
  • Comprehensive knowledge across core HR disciplines
  • Strong analytical and communication skills; effective at influencing leaders

Responsibilities

  • Develop talent and organizational strategies to support business growth
  • Lead initiatives for employee upskilling and reskilling due to technological changes
  • Advance employee engagement and leadership development across the organization
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent and culture matters
  • Drive change management initiatives for organizational effectiveness
  • Provide strategic direction for Talent Acquisition and HR Operations
  • Utilize workforce insights to strengthen organizational performance

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model combining office and remote work
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact on company culture and employee experience
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork and inclusion
  • Participation in shaping employee experiences within the organization
Full Job Description
Description

The Opportunity
As Builders Mutual continues to grow and evolve, the ability to build a high-performing, future-ready organization becomes increasingly important.

As the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, you'll help shape the strategies, structures, and talent needed to support business performance today while preparing the organization for what's next.

Working closely with senior leaders across the company, you'll serve as a trusted advisor on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, change readiness, and talent priorities. You'll help ensure our people strategies, organizational capabilities, and employee experience align with business goals and position Builders Mutual for continued success.

This hybrid role is based in our Raleigh office and offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our people, our culture, and the future of Builders Mutual.

Your WORK as AVP, HR&OE will make a difference by:

Shaping the Future Workforce
  • Develop talent, workforce, and organizational strategies that support business growth and future expertise needs
  • Play lead role in designing plans to upskill and reskill talent as technology changes how we work.
  • Establish and drive the compensation philosophy ensuring market competitiveness, pay equity, and strong rewards.


Strengthening Leadership & Culture
  • Advance employee engagement, leadership development, and manager effectiveness across the organization
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders on talent, culture, and organizational health
  • Champion a workplace where employees can do meaningful work, grow their careers, and contribute to business success
  • Build succession and development strategies that prepare leaders and employees for what's next


Leading Organizational & HR Excellence
  • Drive organizational effectiveness, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance performance and scalability
  • Provide strategic leadership for Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, HR Operations, and Performance Management
  • Use workforce insights, business metrics, and industry trends to inform decisions and strengthen organizational performance


Experience and Expertise to Get the Job Done Right
  • 15+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including 10 years of strategic HR leadership within the insurance industry, with demonstrated success navigating complex talent, compliance, and organizational challenges while supporting business growth and performance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent certification (completed or in progress)
  • Broad knowledge across core HR disciplines (e.g., organizational diagnosis/design, process redesign, change management, strategic and succession planning, team effectiveness, organizational learning, culture transformation, executive coaching, recruiting, leadership development, and compensation/benefits).
  • Able to develop clear plans, align resources, and establish/track metrics; proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Experience advising and influencing senior leaders on talent, culture, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning
  • Strong analytical skills; able to recommend and implement solutions consistent with standards, policies, procedures, and applicable laws/regulations.
  • Thrives in a highly collaborative environment; effective at influencing diverse leadership styles and building trust.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to influence and present effectively at all levels, including senior executives and external audiences.
  • Business Coaching proficiency either through ICF or through other coach specific training a plus


Work With Us

As a member of our senior leadership team, you'll help shape the employee experience, strengthen organizational capability, and support the future of our company. You'll work alongside colleagues who value expertise, teamwork, inclusion, and community while making a meaningful impact on our people, our customers, and our business.

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