Associate Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

GBLI provides specialty property and casualty insurance for small to middle-market businesses. Our guiding principles include valuing our people, emphasizing a customer-centric approach, and practicing disciplined underwriting. Our work environment is flexible, friendly, and collaborative, offering ample opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Support employee engagement programs, wellness initiatives, recognition efforts, and learning and development programs
• Aid in the identification, development, and rollout of learning and development programs
• Coordinate employee events, focus groups, and feedback sessions
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Assist with talent acquisition activities and partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and pre-employment activities
• Participate in candidate screening and selection processes
• Assist with onboarding tasks, facilitate onboarding activities, and ensure a positive new hire experience
• Conduct new hire check-ins and assist with integration and engagement efforts
• Support talent management activities, including annual performance reviews, goal-setting, and talent reviews
• Monitor completion of performance-related activities
• Identify employee development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or related field and 1 or more years of Human Resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in using AI tools to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support process automation
• Experience supporting multiple HR disciplines including recruiting, benefits, onboarding, and performance management preferred
• Insurance or financial services industry experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Energy, resilience, and a strong willingness to learn
• Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• Ability to analyze information and make practical recommendations
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification