Berkley Surety (a Berkley Company) · 1 day ago
Manager, Human Resources
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expBerkley Surety is a Fortune 500 Company committed to delivering high-quality insurance products and services. The Manager of Human Resources will partner with leadership to execute talent strategies and serve as a trusted advisor in key HR functions including recruitment, retention, and performance management.
Insurance
Responsibilities
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 and/or legal counsel when necessary
Proactively identifies areas for process improvement, innovation, and opportunities for efficiency and synergy
Partners with management on engagement strategies that improve employee satisfaction, this includes coordination of community or company events, e.g
Confers with leaders to identify staffing needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, skills and competencies
Partners with recruiting on internal and external recruitment efforts for all positions
Partners with the hiring manager to ensure required timely completion of new hire I-9’s; and finding alternative sources to complete new hire’s I-9 for off-site/remote/employees. Updating I-9 verifications in Sterling as required
Assists in the development and delivery of management and/or employee training sessions related to strategic initiatives, performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, etc
Actively researches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance, advising and collaborating on the development and administration of recognition programs with Shared HR Services
May lead or participate in special and/or cross-functional project teams related to Company strategic initiatives
Assist in administration and communication of ADA process as needed
Identifies, evaluates and resolves employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations and civil rights complaints with the aid of VP HR and/or legal counsel when necessary
Conducts, analyzes and reports on trends related to employee relations activities; Reviews exit interviews to analyze reasons for separation and to identify trends
Assists employees with developing personal strategies or action plans related to the workplace, e.g., career development, performance improvement, peer/manager conflict, communication, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
5 plus years of progressive HR experience
Ability to make decisions incorporating diverse perspectives
Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Your communication style is flexible to the situation. You communicate clearly and with a purpose
Calm under pressure. You have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks. You are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
You have a strong sense of accountability, fun and adventure
You have a proven track record of building and maintaining strong business relationships with leadership and employees at large
A strong customer service bias. You want to get to yes. You are known for your super responsiveness. You can say no and preserve your relationships
Natural curiosity. You love learning how things work and you are always looking for innovative improvements
Have a firm understanding of the business of the company and its operations—ensuring that guidance is based on business needs as well as employee needs
Ability to work across the organization to achieve results
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
Strong discretion in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information exhibited at all times
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Strong customer orientation including strong interpersonal, communication and consultation skills
Ability to make decisions incorporating diverse perspectives
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Dental
Life
Disability
Wellness
Paid time off
401(k)
Profit-sharing plans
Company
Berkley Surety (a Berkley Company)
BERKLEY SURETY is a highly professional, service-oriented surety underwriting management company, providing a full spectrum of bonds for contract, environmental, and commercial surety accounts through multiple distribution channels in both the United States and Canada.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase