Senior Director, Human Resources

About Us:
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:
Successful candidates for this position will have experience acting as the single point of contact to business leaders for all matters relating to Human Resources. Experience in a consultative organization driven to achieve organic and inorganic growth goals will be a plus. A strategic approach and the ability to lead with confidence will be critical. Familiarity with the Merger and Acquisition process, including integration of acquired organizations will be beneficial.

Key Relationships

Reports to Vice President, Human Resources, Gallagher Global Brokerage

Primary Human Resources Partner to Regional President Northeast, Gallagher Global Brokerage

Area Presidents, Gallagher Global Brokerage Northeast Region

Human Resources Center of Excellence (COE) Teams, including Learning and Development and Talent Acquisition

Responsibilities:
Work closely with Regional Leadership and People Managers to identify opportunities for improvement and gaps in compliance

Propose, communicate and implement change as required

Hold accountability for Human Resources operational issues in the Northeast by partnering with business leaders to address:Employee Relations: guiding communications, measuring outcomes

Performance Management: driving improvement and monitoring progress

Disciplinary Action: strong conflict resolution skills while remaining objective in order to achieve the best outcome for the employee and the Region; with the ability to conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations

Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day engagement of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance

Foster professional growth of direct reports to facilitate career development and retention of strong Human Resources talent

Deliver day-to-day performance management guidance to People Managers to encourage workplace vitality through strong employee morale, productivity and employee retention

As a member of the Regional Leadership Team, and as a stakeholder of the Region’s success, facilitate strategic planning related to:Continuous evaluation of human capital risk: succession planning, employee performance, review of key opportunities and threats

Partnership with the Human Resources Center of Excellence to include Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development

Merger and Acquisition activity: evaluation of opportunity, diligence, integration

 

The Gallagher Way champions Gallagher’s values and culture. Exemplifies the tenets of The Gallagher Way; engages, participates and collaborates with others.

Qualifications:
Required:  Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience

Preferred: 

Master's degree

Superior project management skills

Able and willing to travel approximately 30% of the time

 

Ideal Experience:

Progressive experience in Human Resources leadership within a multi-region/division organization

Sector knowledge in insurance brokerage, financial services, or consulting is desired

Excellent communication skills shown through clear, structured, and concise written and verbal presentation

Knowledge of process design, effective utilization of resources, and capable of leveraging information from other functional resources

Work Traits:

Strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to deliver long-term value

Possesses strong business and financial acumen

Analytical and integrative thinker with sound business judgment

Rigorous attention to detail and intellectual curiosity

Strong leadership qualities: able to set direction, gain commitment and motivate others to achieve

Strong aptitude for plan execution and results orientation

Multilevel relationship building skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to achieve individual goals and motivate others to achieve team goals

Self-directed, possessing analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex problems

Desire to develop and maintain broader division and intercompany relationships consistent with our corporate culture

Ability to meet deadlines, deliver subject matter expertise with confidence, and partner effectively with multiple stakeholders who collectively lead more than 1100 employees

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

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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