HR Business Partner

What You'll Do:

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESinclude but are not limited to:

• Supports and demonstrates IMA's core values
• Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
• Provides recommendations on ways to continuously improve the IMA people experience, taking into consideration data received from new hire and exit surveys, as well as feedback across the organization
• Helps design and then administers HR policies and procedures in large and/or complex markets
• Responsible for building and maintaining successful relationships with leaders throughout assigned market(s), including Presidents and Executives, in order to gain understanding of business goals and opportunities for partnership
• Serves as a trusted advisor to all managers and leaders throughout assigned market(s)
• Researches business, market, and HR trends, continually expanding knowledge in both the business and HR
• Continually monitors employment law and legal requirements for their assigned market(s)
• Ensures company values are communicated and understood at all levels, provides clarity for the behaviors expected of all associates to fully engage in a mission-driven, high-performance culture
• Leads risk management for all personnel issues within assigned market, working with Director of HR and Business Partnership and General Counsel as needed
• Supports the Talent Acquisition team by providing insight to hiring needs and interviews candidates when requested
• Helps drive engaging onboarding and transition practices throughout assigned market(s)
• Prepares appropriate documentation for any promotions, salary adjustments, title changes, and transfers, ensuring data integrity and proper system/financial coding
• Partners with managers on workforce planning and career development within teams
• Serves as a support and resource for senior leaders regarding succession planning needs
• Gives insightful guidance to managers regarding complex compensation issues, sharing data, best practices, and company philosophy as needed
• Partners with managers regarding hiring needs, opens requisitions for applicable area and obtains proper approval levels throughout the organization
• Mentors, leads, and/or manages HR Business Partners and/or Recruiters, providing appropriate coaching, direction, and development
• Supports Corporate Benefits by keeping them informed of any medical leaves and/or accommodations needed, and answers benefit questions as needed, directing associates to Corporate Benefits for high level or complicated questions and circumstances
• Supports IMA's performance management process by engaging with associates and managers, coaches on goal creation and monitoring, providing consistent and direct feedback, and documenting performance conversations as needed
• Partners with HR Talent Management to support and drive professional development and manager training and coaching
• Must be present in the office in-person a minimum of 3-4 days per week in both Harrison, NY and Manhattan offices.

You Should Have:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSinclude but are not limited to:

• 4 to 7 years of similar or related experience
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or HR certifications preferred
• Experience with MS Office products required
• Demonstrates coaching and consulting skills with a solid track record of collaborating with executives and senior management in a geographically dispersed organization
• Advanced level understanding of federal and state laws regarding employment practices
• Knowledge of the insurance industry
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and high-quality standards
• Experience with change management across diverse organizations preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to be clear, diplomatic, and persuasive
• Possesses sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Limited travel required (less than 20%)

COMPETENCIES & TRAITS:

• Active Listening
• Adaptability
• Coaching & Developing
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Composure & Resiliency
• Conflict Management
• Leading Change
• Self-Awareness
• Strategic Talent Management

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

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IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.