Sr. Consultant, Staff Administration

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a high profile position functioning in a “chief of staff” capacity, extending the leader to ensure key results are completed correctly and on time. The hired associate will work with little direction, keep strategic imperatives in mind, and pivot and adapt to changing priorities and projects. As a Sr Consultant, you'll lead multiple staff administrative operational functions within a major business unit, subsidiary or similar operation. This includes developing program management policies, standards and methods and performing program and project analysis.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies in business, accounting and finance preferred.
Typically, ten or more years of demonstrated experience in business management with emphasis on financial analysis, project management and leadership.
In-depth knowledge of business unit products services organizational structure and critical initiatives.
Working knowledge of insurance or financial services operations including technology, financial analysis, and quality/training initiatives preferred.
Demonstrated decision-making skills, including the ability to recognize, analyze and improve operational and financial performance.
Strong verbal and written communications skills for internal/external contacts, negotiations and presentations.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains processes to ensure alignment of business initiatives and business results.
Facilitates the definition, maintenance and improvements of processes to provide cost-effective stewardship of assets and results.
Directs the financial management, project/resources budgeting and resource planning processes for the business unit, product or functional assignments.
Provides executive level reporting and analysis.
Manages additional support services such as facilities, communications, licensing, reporting, accounting, office services, etc.
Adheres to operational standards and methods, analyzes problem situations and acquires data.
Serves as key member of business unit leadership team.
Serves as primary liaison to other operations/business units.
May manage associates, including performance management, salary planning and administration, training and development, workflow and organizational planning, hiring and placement and disciplinary actions.
Serves as a leadership development role based on office needs and individual career path development plans.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.