Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Berkley•Scottsdale, AZ

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a strategic partner, the Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner works with the Vice President of Human Resources (VP HR) and Operating Unit Leadership to align and support the VP HR with the talent strategy and operating unit strategic initiatives. This role supports the operating units with HR administration, as well as ensuring consistency with programs and communication. This role also works closely with Leadership and Berkley HR to consult, provide advice and guidance as it relates to talent-related activities including but not limited to: staff retention and engagement, performance management, talent development, compensation planning and employee relations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Communication, or Business required.
5+ plus years of progressive HR experience
Ability to make decisions incorporating diverse perspectives
Excellent communication and organization skills
Strong customer orientation including strong interpersonal, communication and consultation skills
Ability to manage and influence in a cross-functional matrix environment
Strong discretion in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information exhibited at all times
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
Extremely strong analytical and quantitative skills coupled with strategic/big picture orientation
Excellent organization, prioritization and customer service skills to effectively follow-up on complex and detailed work activities
Proven record of setting delivery commitments and meeting expectations

Nice To Haves

Professional certification from HRCI or SHRM strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Consults and counsels with leaders on performance management, talent development, salary administration, succession planning, recognition, training gaps, employee relations, employee conduct, etc.
Guides and coaches leaders through actions related to formal disciplinary procedures, jointly determines appropriate course of actions; reviews and provides suggestions for performance improvement plans; and ensures legal compliance with aid of VP HR, Berkley HR and/or legal counsel when necessary
Proactively identifies areas for process improvement, innovation, and opportunities for efficiency and synergy
Partners with management to improve employee engagement and increase productivity and retention
Works closely with leaders to ensure job descriptions and other aspects of positions, including, but not limited to salary ranges and exempt status are up to date
Confers with leaders to identify staffing needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, skills and competencies and ensures consistency in the process
Assists in creating and communicating recognition programs
May lead or participate in special and/or cross-functional project teams related to Berkley or segment strategic initiatives
Identifies, evaluates and resolves employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations and civil rights complaints and elevates to VP, HR Business Partner as needed
Creates and communicates process within onboarding and offboarding of employees
Administers Workday transactions including job requisitions, pay changes, promotions, and tracking of referral program
Develop HR dashboards, analyze workforce data, and identify trends to provide actionable insights that support strategic business decisions.
Assist with developing and coordinating leadership development and manager training initiatives to enhance leadership effectiveness and employee performance