Director Human Resources

Travelers • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

As a senior HR partner within Personal Insurance Operations, you'll work alongside business leaders to shape the organization's future, not just support it. PI Operations is in active transformation. That means this role offers real opportunity to shape how the organization is designed, how leaders are developed, and how HR shows up as a true business partner. If you thrive in environments where the work is evolving and your contributions are visible, this is the right seat. This role sits at the intersection of people strategy and business transformation. You'll be a visible contributor to business planning and HR program development, partnering closely with HR Centers of Excellence to shape policies and practices that reflect both enterprise standards and the specific needs of PI Operations. You'll direct all HR activity within your client group, and bring an informed, forward-looking perspective on the workforce trends shaping the business.

Requirements

• Minimum of five 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.

Nice To Haves

• Seasoned human resource professional, typically with eight or more years of experience with most experience preferred in a HR business partner position.
• College degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, business or other related course of study.
• Extensive knowledge of human resources including organization development, employee relations, litigation management and avoidance.
• Knowledge of compensation, benefits, training and development and staffing.
• Experience with Workday.
• Knowledge of property casualty insurance helpful.
• Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders across Operations & Process Excellence and Quality & Planning, influencing decisions on talent, structure, and organizational effectiveness during a period of meaningful business transformation
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to develop and execute people programs that are practical, scalable, and built for where the business is headed, not just where it's been
• Lead organizational design and workforce planning efforts, helping leaders think clearly about structure, capability gaps, and how to build for the future
• Drive HR strategy that is connected to business outcomes. You'll have a seat at the table during business planning, not just a seat at the table after decisions are made.
• Coordinate and integrate resources across HR functions, ensuring leaders have a seamless, consistent HR experience
• Stay ahead of workforce trends including economic, social, and industry-specific, and translate them into actionable recommendations for the business

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees