HR Business Partner

Acrisure•Woodbury, NY

29d•Onsite

About The Position

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more. In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible. We’re in search of a dynamic HR professional that enjoys pursuing ambitious goals and winning with a team to join us as a HRBP. In this role, you will be a proactive liaison between HR and the business. These HR professionals are expected to develop a deep understanding of the business and ensure that HR helps the business make an impact. You’ll serve as an informed and trusted advisor and change agent, supporting organizational goals and employee engagement. This role requires solid business acumen, effective interpersonal skills, and a willingness to learn and determination to drive HR strategies that support a high-performance culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; or a recognized equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 or more years in progressive HR with geographically distributed employee populations
1 or more years supporting customer experience functions (client and account management, customer service, claims management, etc.)
Working knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and organizational behavior
Learning or have some practice or experience facilitating workforce planning processes
Familiarity with facilitating talent management processes, such as talent reviews and succession planning
Demonstrated ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate across multiple levels of an organization
Proven experience managing moderate to high complexity employee relations issues and driving change
Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, or matrixed environment preferred

Nice To Haves

SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification
Experience working in Finance or Insurance industry
Familiarity with Workday
Proficiency in Microsoft products (PP, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Responsibilities

Identify the most pressing talent opportunities and challenges for respective client group(s) and ensure the workforce implications are reflected in business plan.
Inform HR priorities; evaluate demand for new or adjusted HR offerings from business or trends.
Execute existing and new HR solutions and capabilities.
Partner on hiring and development and advancement of team members; this includes working with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to fill open positions, onboard new hires and build strong pipelines.
Explore external trends in the marketplace and make recommendations on how those could affect internal employees.
Take a proactive approach to Employee Relations, and make recommendations by providing guidance, interpreting policy and issue resolution.
Work with leadership and the broader HR community to develop and execute HR strategies that support the successful integration of organizational changes, including strategic, structural, technological, and people-oriented changes.
Help manage change and uncertainty among employees, providing guidance and support throughout transitions. This involves communication, alignment, and employee involvement to facilitate the change journey.
Facilitate cultural integration processes by identifying cultural differences, fostering open dialogue, and implementing activities to build a cohesive and inclusive environment.
Actively participate in ensuring smooth and efficient onboarding for new hires and offboarding experiences for departing employees.
Focus on retaining key talent by identifying critical individuals and implementing strategies to keep them motivated and committed to the organization. This might involve recommending retention plans, compensation changes, and growth opportunities.
Participate in the evaluation of individual or unique roles as part of the larger business and help address each role’s relative value to ensure that employees are compensated fairly and competitively.
Partner with the Compensation team and the Sr. Director of HR to recommend the right balance between base salary, bonuses, and other incentives.
Help identify and develop high-potential employees, and work with key partners to ensure there are leaders in place to fill critical roles in the future.
Collaborate with managers to create career development opportunities for employees, fostering a culture of growth and advancement.
May also be involved in designing and delivering training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
Help managers implement performance management systems, ensuring that employees are regularly evaluated and given feedback.
Maintain transparency and open communication channels to keep employees informed, address concerns, and manage expectations to minimize anxiety and build trust.
Acts as a steward of the organization’s HR policies and procedures. These responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, including gathering feedback and running audits to keep HR data and services effective and efficient.
Act as and informed advisor to leaders, providing coaching and support as they navigate the complexities and lead their teams through change.
Enable collaboration and networking both within the HR function and throughout the organization
Listen to the problems of the business, challenge business leader assumptions, inform and/or educate leaders about the talent implications of decisions, and then recommend alternate explanations and ideas.
Reprioritize actions for immediate implementation of ad-hoc topics or assignments.