VP, HR Business Partner for Employee Benefits
About The Position
Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Apply Now Profile Summary: As the VP, HR Business Partner for Voya’s Employee Benefits business within Workplace Solution, you will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the President of Employee Benefits. You will align HR strategies with business objectives, drive organizational effectiveness, and foster a high-performance culture that supports Voya’s mission to deliver exceptional retirement solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s in HR or related field preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within financial services, insurance, benefits administration, or health sectors, supporting a business
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic HR initiatives
- Deep expertise in HR disciplines including performance management, compensation, talent development, and organizational effectiveness
- Strong business acumen and understanding of financial metrics and drivers
- Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
- Professional curiosity and adaptability in exploring emerging technologies, particularly AI, to enhance HR practices and drive continuous development and progression within the HR landscape creating process efficiencies.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or Master’s in HR or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies that support the Employee Benefits business’ goals, including talent & performance management, learning & development, and organizational design
- Business Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders within and across Employee Benefits, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and change management initiatives
- Employee Engagement & Culture: Lead initiatives that enhance employee experience, engagement, and retention. Champion Voya’s values of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- HR Program Implementation: Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver seamless HR services across compensation, benefits, employee relations, talent acquisition, and learning & development
- Foster HR Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in HR practices by identifying and implementing cutting edge solutions that enhance employee engagement, streamline processes, and support overall organizational effectiveness.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Monitor HR metrics and labor market trends to inform business decisions and improve workforce effectiveness
- M&A and Organizational Change: As needed, support HR due diligence and integration efforts during mergers, acquisitions, and organizational transitions
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
