VP, HR Business Partner

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Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner in our AgriSompoHuman Resources team.

The Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner for AgriSompo is responsible for aligning AgriSompo’s business objectives with its employees and leaders to enable strategy, shape behaviors and drive results. The role will lead, partner, and influence the business with key HR decisions and actions around organizational design, performance management, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, employee engagement and diversity & inclusion. Most importantly, the VP, HR Business Partner will manage and develop a highly dynamic, business facing HR team through our next phase of growth and change.

Location: This position will be based out of our Lenexa, Kansas office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you’ll be doing:

• This role will be a key member of the AgriSompo leadership team that will develop, lead and drive people initiatives (working leader) including:

• Execution of all aspects of HR within the AgriSompo Business Unit including talent management, performance management, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, employee engagement, organizational development and diversity & inclusion.

• Managing the headcount in line with the strategic growth plans. Identify staffing requirements and sourcing strategies needed to meet the goals and objectives of the business.

• Provide employee relations management that creates a positive organizational culture and minimizes risk. Investigate and resolve employee complaints, issues and concerns regarding employment practices.  Implement and execute performance management programs and procedures, including but not limited to performance appraisals and performance improvement plans.

• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence on compensation, recruiting, learning & development, and diversity & inclusion initiatives to integrate programs into business-facing deliverables, including annual compensation planning, AgriSompo-specific compensation programs, training, talent acquisition, and employee learning and development.

• Management and development of a team of Human Resource Business Partners.

• Cultivate leadership and ethical values in self and others through modeling and coaching.

• As a trusted HR business partner, build relationships with clients and influence across the organization. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Ensure high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

What you’ll bring:

Key Skills:

• Customer Focus – Drive for results that are aligned with business need.

• Team Oriented – Partners and collaborates well with others across different teams, geographies and cultures.

• Critical Thinking – Sound decision making that is data driven; evaluates and weighs multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action.

• Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Priority Setting / Project Management - Well organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, potentially managing multiple projects or initiatives simultaneously.

Position Requirements

• 15 + years exempt-level Human Resource experience including recruiting, employee relations, compensation planning, and performance management

• 10+ years management experience, with strong people management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

• Crop Insurance and/or knowledge of Agriculture business preferred

• Technically adept; experience with HRIS; Workday preferred; Strong Excel and Microsoft Office Skills required; excellent data management and analytical skills with strong attention to detail

• Ability to lead, manage and thrive through growth and change

• Bachelor’s degree preferred - Human Resources Management, Business or related field or equivalent.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution

• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options

• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children

• Vision benefits

• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children

• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions

• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays

• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit

• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits