HR Business Partner

Philadelphia Insurance Companies•Naperville, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Philadelphia Insurance Companies, a member of the Tokio Marine Group, designs, markets and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products for select industries. We have been in operation since 1962 and are nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50 and rated A++ by A.M.Best. We are looking for a dynamic HR Professional to join the PHLY HR team! The HRBP is outward facing, leads strategic HR solutions, and serves as a key liaison to HR functional areas. Supports HR initiatives and business objectives by building strong business partnerships, managing employee relations and performance, and ensuring consistent, compliant HR practices. Communicates business strategy and critical initiatives with influence, ensuring alignment across HR and business stakeholders. Partners across HR functions to support business outcomes and enhance employee engagement, morale, and retention.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Human Resources, Business Management or equivalent.
Five plus years of increasing scope and complex responsibilities in HR.
This includes exposure in the areas of employee relations, recruiting, compensation, and the Americans with Disabilities interactive process.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations and requirements regarding employment and employment activities.
Travel to PHLY local and other PHLY offices (other locations as needed) across the US based on business need - up to 15%

Nice To Haves

HR certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).

Responsibilities

Partners across HR functions to support business outcomes and enhance employee engagement, morale, and retention.
Partner effectively with primary and partner HRBPs to support multiple lines of business, ensuring alignment, consistent HR guidance and a seamless employee and manager experience.
Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support employee engagement, reduce turnover, and ensure consistent application of HR practices.
Manage day-to-day employee relations issues and investigations; coach and advise managers and employees on performance, conduct, and workplace concerns.
Analyze trends and leverage data (e.g., Tableau) to identify opportunities and develop targeted solutions for business improvement.
Partner with business leaders during the annual performance review process to ensure accurate evaluations, address performance concerns, mitigate rating inflation, and promote consistency, responsible for review and final approval in accordance with established timelines.
Collaborate with HR functions—including Compensation, Talent Development, Benefits, and Talent Acquisition —to ensure equitable compensation practices, identify development opportunities, manage leave and policy matters, and support consistent, compliant HR programs.
Communicate and interpret HR policies and procedures for managers and employees while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations to mitigate organizational risk and uphold HR best practices.
Actively pursue knowledge of trends, practices and developments in Human Resources.