AVP, Human Resource Business Partner

Travelers • Hartford, CT

31d

About The Position

Travelers is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to serve as AVP, Human Resources supporting our Enterprise Data, Digital & Analytics organization. In this high-impact role, you will embed directly with business leaders—translating complex organizational challenges into thoughtful HR strategies that accelerate innovation, strengthen talent pipelines, and drive business outcomes. You will have the opportunity to bring your deep experience partnering with technology and/or data-driven organizations, a comfort level navigating fast-moving environments, and a consulting orientation that will earn you a seat at the table as a trusted advisor to the business.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with experience in a generalist role.
• Broad knowledge of human resources including organization development, employee relations, performance management, compensation and talent acquisition.
• 10+ years of HR experience, ideally in a senior HR business partner capacity, providing HRBP support to a senior executive and their organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience supporting technology, data & analytics, or other fast-paced, innovation-driven organizations.
• Track record of operating as a true strategic advisor—influencing business outcomes, not just executing transactions.
• Advanced proficiency in: Judgment/Decision Making: Exercises sound judgment, makes decisions and commits to a position.
• Accountability: Takes ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance and results.
• Analytical Thinking: Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships and explores alternative solutions to support sound decision making.
• Relationship Management: Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results.
• Teamwork: Works together in situations when actions are interdependent, and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result.
• Change Management/Resilience: Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands.
• Customer Focus: Provides service excellence to internal or external clients.
• Communication: Demonstrates effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Leveraging Differences: Works with and includes people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, races, etc. and views those differences as assets to be leveraged to accomplish business goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the property casualty insurance industry is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Organization Effectiveness Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on complex HR and organizational challenges within technology, data and analytics functions.
• Participate in business planning and management processes; translate business strategy into people strategies that support major initiatives.
• Lead change leadership/management and team effectiveness efforts as the organization evolves through transformation.
• Identify and address organizational design needs, workforce planning gaps, and leadership capability opportunities.
• Talent Management & Employee Development Continuously assess talent pools, competency readiness, and bench strength across business areas—championing a “right person, right job, right time” philosophy.
• Partner with leadership to identify, develop, and retain key talent; develop proactive strategies to mitigate attrition risk.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Talent Management to leverage enterprise tools such as skills assessments and gap analyses to build a clear picture of organizational capability and future-readiness.
• Champion enterprise hiring, development, and advancement practices; assist management in building an inclusive workforce.
• Compensation & Performance Management Consult with Compensation and business partners on compensation decisions, ensuring alignment with pay-for-performance philosophy.
• Oversee the performance management cycle, ensuring quality, timeliness, and equitable outcomes.
• Provide guidance to managers on effective performance practices and employee development conversations.
• Employee Relations Maintain a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment; proactively identify and resolve potential employee relations issues.
• In partnership with Employee Relations and Legal, advise and coach managers on sensitive or complex employee matters, balancing legal risk with business needs.
• Conduct investigations, site assessments, and informal dispute resolutions with objectivity and sound judgment.
• Staffing & Recruitment Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure qualified candidate pools for roles.
• Advise on job design, core competency frameworks, and skill requirements to ensure consistency and market alignment.
• Identify staffing trends and proactively flag workforce risks and opportunities to leadership.
• HR Team Partnership Serve as a trusted coach and resource for HR colleagues and business managers alike.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level