VP, HR Business Partner

Sompo International•Lenexa, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As one of the leading writers of Federal Crop Insurance, AgriSompo North America combines industry experience, resources, capital and talent to deliver both traditional and innovative crop insurance and productivity tools to farmers, ranchers, insurers and agribusinesses in the United States. Our organization operates within a culture rooted in ethics, integrity and a belief that accountability, collaboration and agility are crucial to long-term success. AgriSompo North America is a part of AgriSompo, Sompo International’s global agriculture platform. This platform is an integrated underwriting, technology and distribution platform delivering innovate insurance and reinsurance solutions to agriculture partners worldwide. Sompo International, AgriSompo’s parent company, is a global organization driven by its core values, a carrier that holds promise, trust and the commitment to protect. Through operating subsidiaries, Sompo International writes agriculture, casualty and other specialty, professional lines, property, marine/energy and aviation lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines and specialty lines of reinsurance. As a leading provider of crop insurance and other agricultural risk management tools, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those whose contributions matter most: our people. AgriSompo North America has major offices in Lenexa, Kansas and Des Moines, Iowa as well as regional offices around the country. A shared commitment to integrity, accountability, collaboration and agility define our culture, and we strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders and maintain AgriSompo North America as a desirable place to work. Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner in our AgriSompo Human Resources team. The Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner for AgriSompo is responsible for aligning AgriSompo’s business objectives with its employees and leaders to enable strategy, shape behaviors and drive results. The role will lead, partner, and influence the business with key HR decisions and actions around organizational design, performance management, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, employee engagement and diversity & inclusion. Most importantly, the VP, HR Business Partner will manage and develop a highly dynamic, business facing HR team through our next phase of growth and change. This position will be based out of our Lenexa, Kansas office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.

Requirements

15 + years exempt-level Human Resource experience including recruiting, employee relations, compensation planning, and performance management
10+ years management experience, with strong people management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Technically adept; experience with HRIS; Workday preferred; Strong Excel and Microsoft Office Skills required; excellent data management and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to lead, manage and thrive through growth and change
Bachelor’s degree preferred - Human Resources Management, Business or related field or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Crop Insurance and/or knowledge of Agriculture business preferred

Responsibilities

Execution of all aspects of HR within the AgriSompo Business Unit including talent management, performance management, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, employee engagement, organizational development and diversity & inclusion.
Managing the headcount in line with the strategic growth plans. Identify staffing requirements and sourcing strategies needed to meet the goals and objectives of the business.
Provide employee relations management that creates a positive organizational culture and minimizes risk. Investigate and resolve employee complaints, issues and concerns regarding employment practices. Implement and execute performance management programs and procedures, including but not limited to performance appraisals and performance improvement plans.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence on compensation, recruiting, learning & development, and diversity & inclusion initiatives to integrate programs into business-facing deliverables, including annual compensation planning, AgriSompo-specific compensation programs, training, talent acquisition, and employee learning and development.
Management and development of a team of Human Resource Business Partners.
Cultivate leadership and ethical values in self and others through modeling and coaching.
As a trusted HR business partner, build relationships with clients and influence across the organization. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Ensure high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

Benefits

Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
Vision benefits
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
Employee Assistance Program
Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits