Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Company Details

Nautilus Insurance Group specializes in providing commercial property and casualty insurance solutions to appointed wholesale surplus lines producers. We have been in operation for over 35 years and offer flexible policy terms and premium rates on a non-admitted basis. Our focus is on small to medium Property and Casualty risks, which are distributed through partnerships with appointed wholesale surplus lines producers. Our relationships are based on mutual success, speed to market, customer-centric focus, and an expanded appetite for risk.

Benefit Highlights

• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) program, profit sharing, stock purchase plan, life insurance, and travel accident insurance
• One paid day off per year to volunteer at a local charity
• Tuition Assistance and Industry-Related Education and Exam programs
• Special cell phone service discounts with Verizon and AT&T
• Cost-free access to exclusive travel and entertainment discounts through the Plum Benefits program
• Flexible work arrangements
• On-site newly renovated fitness center
• Yoga and other classes available for a nominal fee

Responsibilities

Nautilus Insurance is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner to join their team. This role is located in their Scottsdale, AZ office on a hybrid schedule. As a strategic partner, the Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner works with the Vice President of Human Resources (VP HR) and Operating Unit Leadership to align and support the VP HR with the talent strategy and operating unit strategic initiatives. This role supports the operating units with HR administration, as well as ensuring consistency with programs and communication.

This role also works closely with Leadership and Berkley HR to consult, provide advice and guidance as it relates to talent-related activities including but not limited to: staff retention and engagement, performance management, talent development, compensation planning and employee relations. Consults and counsels with leaders on performance management, talent development, salary administration, succession planning, recognition, training gaps, employee relations, employee conduct, etc. Guides and coaches leaders through actions related to formal disciplinary procedures, jointly determines appropriate course of actions; reviews and provides suggestions for performance improvement plans; and ensures legal compliance with aid of VP HR, Berkley HR and/or legal counsel when necessary.

Proactively identifies areas for process improvement, innovation, and opportunities for efficiency and synergy. Partners with management to improve employee engagement and increase productivity and retention. Works closely with leaders to ensure job descriptions and other aspects of positions, including, but not limited to salary ranges and exempt status are up to date. Confers with leaders to identify staffing needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, skills and competencies and ensures consistency in the process. Assists in creating and communicating recognition programs. May lead or participate in special and/or cross-functional project teams related to Berkley or segment strategic initiatives. Identifies, evaluates and resolves employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations and civil rights complaints and elevates to VP, HR Business Partner as needed. Creates and communicates process within onboarding and offboarding of employees. Administers Workday transactions including job requisitions, pay changes, promotions, and tracking of referral program. Creates HR dashboards, analyzes workforce data, and identifies trends to provide actionable insights that support strategic business decisions. Assists with developing and coordinating leadership development and manager training initiatives to enhance leadership effectiveness and employee performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Communication, or Business required.
• Professional certification from HRCI or SHRM strongly preferred.
• 5+ plus years of progressive HR experience.
• Ability to make decisions incorporating diverse perspectives.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Strong customer orientation including strong interpersonal, communication and consultation skills.
• Strong discretion in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information exhibited at all times.
• Extremely strong analytical and quantitative skills coupled with strategic/big picture orientation.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and customer service skills to effectively follow-up on complex and detailed work activities.
• Proven record of setting delivery commitments and meeting expectations.