General Manager - Talent

Acuity Insurance • Sheboygan, WI

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About The Position

Acuity is seeking a General Manager - Talent to provide strategic leadership and oversight of talent acquisition, performance, and retention within the Human Resources function. This senior-level leadership role helps shape HR strategy, foster employee engagement, and ensure legal compliance while aligning talent operations, policies, and initiatives with business objectives. The role calls for strategic thinking, leadership expertise, and hands-on human resources experience to cultivate a positive culture centered on belonging and employee success.

The position leads talent strategy and planning, policy development and compliance, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, employee engagement, analytics and reporting, budgeting, talent team leadership, and HR administration. It also includes other assigned duties and regular, predictable attendance. The position is classified as exempt.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational behavior, or a related field, or relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in human resource talent management, with demonstrated progression in leadership roles.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Experience in budgeting and resource management.
• Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development.
• Proficiency in HR software, analytics, and reporting.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and drive change effectively.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree.
• Current relevant certifications, such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent strategies aligned with the company's long-term goals and objectives, collaborating with senior management to support business growth and profitability.
• Establish, update, monitor, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with labor laws, regulations, and industry standards; proactively address potential legal issues and minimize risks.
• Oversee recruitment and selection, working with managers to define job requirements and streamline hiring to attract qualified candidates aligned with organizational values and culture.
• Advise and mediate on employee relations issues, conflicts, disciplinary actions, and grievances, addressing manager and employee concerns promptly and effectively.
• Oversee performance appraisal and performance improvement plan systems, and guide managers in improving employee performance and fostering accountability.
• Design, identify, and implement employee training and development programs that enhance skills, productivity, and job satisfaction and support continuous learning and career growth.
• Plan and oversee employee dialogues and surveys to assess engagement, and develop talent strategies to engage, develop, and retain employees.
• Use data and analytics to generate reports and inform decisions.
• Develop and manage the HR department budget and ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Lead and mentor HR talent personnel, fostering a high-performance culture and professional development.
• Oversee HR administration, including employee records and compliance with documentation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) contribution.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional benefits; full details and eligibility will be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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