HR Business Partner, Specialty
3 weeks ago
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview:
We are on the lookout for a skilled HR Business Partner to enhance our growing Specialty HR team's capabilities. This role is ideal for a solution-oriented individual comfortable across the entire spectrum of business-facing HR responsibilities. The successful candidate will be adept at navigating the complexities of the function, while also being adept at aligning HR processes and goals with business objectives and priorities. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic, growing team.
Key Relationships
Reports to Director, Human Resources (Specialty)
Primary HR Partner to:President, Affinity
Leadership Team – Affinity
HR Team – Specialty
Regional Finance and Operations Partners
HR COE Teams, including payroll, compensation, ER, TA, and L&D
Responsibilities:
Implement HR strategies that support the business objectives, focusing on growth, organizational development, and employee engagement.
Act as a liaison between management and employees, addressing concerns, resolving issues, and fostering a positive work environment.
Partner with TA on the recruitment process to ensure the attraction and retention of top talent.
Conduct day-to-day operational HR tasks to support a dynamic employee population
Partner closely with our Centers of Excellence (COE) to deliver high-quality HR services and solutions across the organization.
Provide input and support the development and implementation of HR processes, focused on building efficient, scalable solutions for the business and HR
Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, team cohesion, and workplace culture.
Offer guidance on performance management, compensation, and benefits to ensure equity and competitiveness.
Participate in the M&A process, from due diligence to integration and onboarding
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Consultant, or in a similar HR role.
Highly Preferred:
3-5 years of relevant experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Consultant, or in a similar HR role.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
Shown experience working with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver cohesive and strategic HR support.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform HR strategies and decisions.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate with flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
High learning agility and intellectual curiosity
Dedicated attention to detail and organization
Strong project management skills
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Additional Information:
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
We value inclusion and diversity
Click to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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