Director, HR Business Partner

GreatAmerica Financial Services

$110K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field (or equivalent)
  • 5+ years in consultative HR roles with demonstrated career progression
  • Knowledge of HR disciplines: compensation, employee relations, performance management, employment laws
  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key member of the HR Leadership Team
  • Provide guidance on business strategy as a trusted resource for Business Support functions
  • Lead the evolution of performance management systems across the organization
  • Analyze HR metrics to develop solutions that enhance strategic value
  • Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues
  • Support employee engagement activities and develop retention strategies
  • Identify and address training needs for leadership and staff development

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and monthly bonuses for eligible employees
  • 401(k) with company match and annual profit sharing
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition assistance and leadership development opportunities
  • Hybrid work arrangements and a business casual environment
Full Job Description
The Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and leadership in designated business units or areas of the company. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit or business support area's financial position, midrange plans, culture, and strategy.

As a Director, HR Business Partner, you will:
  • Serve as a key member of the HR Leadership Team, enabling the success of GreatAmerica through modern practices and approaches that attract, retain, develop, and care for talent throughout the employee lifecycle
  • Serves as a trusted resource to assigned Business Support functions, providing HR guidance and influence on business strategy as appropriate
  • Leads the enterprise-wide evolution, care, and management of GreatAmerica's performance management systems and practices. Partners across the HR Team to ensure consistent application and practices are applied by peers and other members of the HR team
  • Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with Director, HR Operations & Total Rewards to develop solutions, programs, and policies that enhance effectiveness and strategic value of HR services
  • Recruit, lead, and continually develop team members that deliver high quality HR services to the organization
  • Responsible for helping business leaders align compensation decisions to the overall compensation philosophy for the company and desired impacts/results
  • Works closely with leaders and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
  • Support employee engagement activities, analyze data, and assist leaders in actioning results of periodic surveys. Coach and assist in the development of strategies to increase employee engagement and retention
  • Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal and compliance teams as needed/required
  • Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
  • Provides HR policy and process guidance and interpretation
  • Partners on offers for new hires, promotions, and transfers. Partners with Talent Acquisition and leaders to understand needs and complete counsel on hiring decisions (HR Wrap Ups etc.)
  • Support or design culture stewardship activities as assigned (Recognition, culture boards etc.)
  • Provides guidance and input on Business Unit restructures, workforce planning, addressing surge event needs, succession planning and high potential management
  • Identifies training needs for area of responsibility and individual executive coaching needs. Partners with L&D and Organization Development to execute the organization's leadership and learning strategy
  • Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met and actively provides feedback to inform GreatAmerica's learning strategy
  • Serve as a power user of our HR Technology Platforms
  • Performs other related duties as assigned


To be successful in the role you will need:

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field (or equivalent)


Experience
  • Demonstrated career progression in HR-related roles with at least five years of experience in a consultative HR role
  • Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) preferred


Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Business acumen
  • Turns strategy into reality
  • Balances risk and opportunities
  • Results oriented
  • Relationship oriented - builds and maintains relationships based upon mutual trust and aligned intent
  • Growth mindset
  • Coachable
  • Handle sensitive information and conduct self with the utmost integrity and confidentiality


Other Requirements
  • Is in attendance during business hours with minimal absences per GreatAmerica's attendance policy
  • Conducts self in alignment with the GreatAmerica Principles and Experience Standards


Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:

Financial Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) and Company Match
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off


Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits
  • Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
  • Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
  • Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave


Education and Career Planning Benefits
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Leadership Development Opportunities


Perks
  • Paid Parking
  • Service Awards
  • Hybrid work arrangements
  • Business casual environment
  • A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!


If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at www.greatamerica.com/careers.

Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

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