Associate Human Resources Business Partner

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.•Greensboro, NC

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry's brightest talent drives our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as an Associate Human Resources Business Partner at MMA. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world's leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). A day in the life of an Associate Human Resources Business Partner is dynamic and centered on aligning business objectives with the needs of colleagues and management within their designated divisions. They function as trusted consultants, addressing a wide range of HR topics such as policy interpretation, compensation, benefits, and employee relations. Their role involves partnering closely with HR leadership to develop and implement strategies that promote growth, foster a positive culture, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Throughout the day, they support managers by offering advice and coaching on people-related challenges, helping to navigate performance management, career development, and disciplinary actions. They proactively assess the unique HR needs of the business, crafting tailored solutions while ensuring compliance with legal requirements by collaborating with the legal department when necessary. Key responsibilities also include managing critical HR processes like onboarding, colleague engagement, compensation, and offboarding. Under the guidance of senior HR partners, they conduct thorough investigations into employee relations issues, striving to resolve conflicts fairly and objectively. Their efforts focus on cultivating a motivated and engaged workforce, driving retention through effective communication and human resource programs that align with the organization's goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources or organizational development, or relevant Human Resources experience required.
3-5 years' experience in resolving employee relations issues.
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, employee relations, diversity, performance management and federal and state respective employment laws.
Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Insurance industry.
SHRM or HRCI certification.

Responsibilities

Addressing a wide range of HR topics such as policy interpretation, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
Partnering closely with HR leadership to develop and implement strategies that promote growth, foster a positive culture, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Supporting managers by offering advice and coaching on people-related challenges, helping to navigate performance management, career development, and disciplinary actions.
Proactively assessing the unique HR needs of the business, crafting tailored solutions while ensuring compliance with legal requirements by collaborating with the legal department when necessary.
Managing critical HR processes like onboarding, colleague engagement, compensation, and offboarding.
Conducting thorough investigations into employee relations issues, striving to resolve conflicts fairly and objectively.
Focusing efforts on cultivating a motivated and engaged workforce, driving retention through effective communication and human resource programs that align with the organization's goals.