Director, HR Strategic Initiatives - Technology and Operations

Travelers • Hartford, CT

14d

About The Position

As a Director, HR Strategic Initiatives, you will be responsible for the management and implementation of medium to large-scale HR projects that support key talent initiatives and programs within the Technology and Operations organizations. You may manage and oversee multiple projects or initiatives at one time, each with moderate to high complexity, substantial resources, and organizational change challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of related HR or project management experience.

Nice To Haves

• 7 or more years of related HR experience, including cross-functional knowledge of human resources programs and services in at least 2-3 HR domains.
• 3 or more years of project management experience.
• Prior experience with Workday or other HR system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans in collaboration with HR colleagues and other stakeholders to support workforce strategies inclusive of, but not limited to skills mix, role and competency definitions, organizational design, location strategy, upskilling and reskilling, etc.
• Support strategic workforce transformation initiatives related to AI implementation, including change management strategies, reskilling needs, and organizational design.
• Apply solid project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Measures outcomes effectively and keeps leaders current on progress against timelines, dashboards and scorecards for each initiative.
• Translate project information into clear, concise reports that provide insights and recommendations, enabling leaders to make informed decisions.
• Develop change management plans for assigned projects, including preparing and supporting stakeholders, establishing the necessary steps for change, and monitoring pre- and post-change activities to ensure successful implementation.
• May serve as an HR Business Partner for a designated business area, providing strategic HR consultation and expertise to support organizational objectives.
• Collaborates with key internal stakeholders—including business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence—to execute HR programs and initiatives that drive business results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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: Director