Sr. HR Business Partner (HRBP)

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include 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.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:

• 7 to 10 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.  

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
 
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Health Club Reimbursement, Personal and Professional Development.  In addition to our robust benefits package, the hiring range for this position is $120,000 - $135,000.  While this is the targeted range, final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, and become an owner of the company? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

 

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Rocky Mountains, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
 
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry.

• 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
• 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces
• 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
• 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
• 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies
• 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
• 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work

• 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work

• 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
• 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
• 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces
• 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
• 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
• 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska
• 2021 Wichita Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies List