Penn Mutual

Senior HR Business Partner

Penn Mutual • $155K — $175K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, and Talent Management roles.
  • Preferred certifications include PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
  • Experience in financial services or regulated industries is a plus.
  • Strong ability to build relationships and influence leaders at various levels.

Responsibilities

  • Align people strategies with business goals by partnering with leaders and teams.
  • Act as a trusted advisor coaching leaders on engagement, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Provide strategic support for performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning.
  • Consult on complex associate relations matters and organizational challenges while balancing risks.
  • Lead initiatives to manage organizational change and support leaders through transformations.
  • Analyze workforce data to identify trends and recommend improvements in performance and retention.
  • Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to create integrated talent solutions.

Benefits

  • Flexible, hybrid work approach allowing employees to choose their best working environment.
  • Emphasis on exceptional associate experience and alignment with company values.
  • Opportunities to participate in cross-functional projects that enhance company culture and business priorities.
  • Access to professional development through collaboration with Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition.
Full Job Description

Job Description:


The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and teams, helping to shape talent strategies, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support business objectives. This role partners closely with leaders across the organization to drive engagement, leadership effectiveness, workforce planning, talent development, and change initiatives while ensuring an exceptional associate experience.

We've embraced a flexible, hybrid approach to work. Based on your role and personal preference, we empower you to choose where you work best.


Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and teams to align people strategies with business priorities and organizational goals.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, employee engagement, talent management, and change leadership.

• Provide strategic guidance and support related to performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, and workforce planning.

• Consult with leaders on complex associate relations matters, policy interpretation, and organizational challenges while balancing business needs and risk mitigation.

• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, helping leaders navigate growth, transformation, and evolving business needs.

• Analyze workforce and talent data, identify trends, and make recommendations to improve engagement, retention, performance, and organizational effectiveness.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, and other HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated talent solutions.

• Conduct investigations and partner with Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders as appropriate.

• Participate in and lead cross-functional projects that advance people, culture, and business priorities.

• Champion Penn Mutual's values, culture, and commitment to an exceptional associate experience.


Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence outcomes, and effectively partner with leaders at all levels.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies to organizational objectives.

• Proven leadership coaching, consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a dynamic environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, supported by sound judgment and discretion.

• Collaborative, resourceful, and highly effective at influencing across teams and functions without direct authority.


Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required. Master’s degree in Human Resources preferred.

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.


Experience

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, Organizational Development, Talent Management, or related leadership support responsibilities.

• Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience preferred.


Base Salary Range - $155,000 - $175,000


About Penn Mutual

The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company is a mutual life insurance company. The Company offers life insurance, annuities and investment products. The Company's segments include Individual Life Insurance, Annuities, and Other. The Company's Individual Life Insurance segment includes individual whole life insurance and individual term life insurance. The Company's Annuities segment includes fixed and variable annuities. The Company's Other segment includes mutual funds and investment advisory services. The Company provides its services to individuals and small businesses through a national network of financial professionals. The Company's subsidiaries include Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. (HTK), which is a securities broker-dealer, and Vantis Life Insurance Company (Vantis), which is a life insurance company. The Company's products and services are distributed through a network of financial professionals.
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Size
3,000 employees
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Founded
1847

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