Director, HR Business Partner

Position Overview

The Director, HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, helping to translate business priorities into people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness across Ascot U.S.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and business leaders to implement HR strategies that support business goals, organizational priorities, and operational objectives.
• Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor by providing expert guidance on HR matters, including policy interpretation, employee relations, performance management, talent planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide day-to-day performance management support to leaders, including coaching, counseling, career development guidance, and disciplinary actions, while promoting a high-performance and accountable culture.
• Partner with talent acquisition to ensure alignment throughout the process, including creating/validating job descriptions, evaluation, and offer process.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify and address workforce needs, ensuring the right talent, structure, and capabilities are in place to meet current and future business demands.
• Lead and support initiatives as part of the broader HR team and strategic plan to enhance employee engagement, retention, development, and overall employee experience.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues with sound judgment, ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze HR metrics, trends, and workforce insights to inform decision-making, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and strengthen business and talent outcomes in partnership with the broader HR team.
• Lead change management initiatives, emphasizing the integration of AI technologies and continuous process improvement to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Support the implementation and execution of HR programs, systems, practices, and policies to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and alignment with business objectives.
• Mentor and develop HR team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth across the function.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive human resources experience, including at least 5 years serving in an HR Business Partner role.
• Prior property and casualty insurance industry experience is required; experience supporting underwriting teams is strongly preferred.
• Strong foundational HR expertise across talent acquisition, talent development, performance management, compensation, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders, align HR strategies to business objectives, and influence decision-making across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving capability, and initiative, with the ability to manage complex, evolving situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR data and workforce trends to inform decisions, identify opportunities, and improve business performance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently, execute with strong attention to detail, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong results orientation, sound execution skills, and a hands-on approach to supporting the business and delivering HR solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Skills

• Curiosity
• Critical thinking
• Willingness to embrace change

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more
• Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off, Sick/Safe Time (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k)