Overview of Position
The Business Partner acts as a strategic partner to business and enterprise leaders at the VP level, helping to align people strategy with the strategy of the internal client group in support of Enterprise objectives. Through guidance and support to leaders and employees, the Business Partner adds value by helping the client group achieve peak productivity.
The Director, People Business Partner will support the Global Supply Chain and Home Warranty organization.
What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job?
Partner with business leaders in Global Supply Chain and Home Warranty to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, structures, processes, and behaviors. (20%)
Leverage data insights and technology to support and drive fact-based, strategy-focused talent decisions. (15%)
Collaborate with HR Operations, Employee Relations Center, and Centers of Excellence to develop integrated approaches that further business objectives and deliver solutions to HR-related challenges. (15%)
Lead talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, organizational change, and organizational design initiatives. (10%)
Support acquisition, divestiture, and integration of organizations as needed. (5%)
Drive talent acquisition, learning, and performance management processes. (10%)
Oversee compensation strategies and ensure alignment with business goals. (5%)
Assist in forecasting and planning talent pipeline requirements to support business strategy. (5%)
Provide expert advice and coaching to employees and leaders, aligning development opportunities with current and future performance standards. (5%)
Identify and share best practices across functional and business lines, maintaining knowledge of progressive HR practices and trends. (5%)
Contribute to HR and cross-functional initiatives, including new organization designs, compensation plans, talent recruitment, and behavioral change via learning initiatives improved bench strength and individual development plans for key positions, etc. (5%)
Responsibility for work of others
The Business Partner works in collaboration with members of the COEs, acting as a consultant and gatekeeper to ensure that the best resources are leveraged in problem solving and strategy creation.
The Business Partner works in collaboration with the HR Operations area, and HR Partners in the Employee Relations center, to ensure that appropriate analytics, processes, and policies are in place throughout the client group.
Financial Responsibility
Must demonstrate appropriate financial acumen.
What are the requirements needed for this position?
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
6+ years of HR experience, 2 of which should include creation of people strategy and implementation for departments or functional areas (e.g. Claims; the Tax department; the Compliance department).
PHR/ SPHR or equivalent designation to demonstrate continuous learning and contemporary knowledge of HR law/compliance, policy, and process.
Demonstration of strong collaboration skills
Ability to communicate up, down, and across to a variety of constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
Financial Acumen/Understanding of annual and long-term budgeting cycles
Knowledge and experience in workforce planning, organization design, change management, performance management, project management, problem solving, coaching, employee engagement, diversity, compensation
Experience with matrix management in a complex global organization
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
Experience in a company that is subject to a regulatory environment
Experience managing others and managing to a budget
Experience outside of the HR function
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Pay Range:
$103,800.00 - $173,300.00Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.
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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of HR experience
- At least 2 years creating and implementing people strategy for departments or functional areas
- PHR, SPHR, or equivalent HR designation
- Strong collaboration skills
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with varied constituencies at all organizational levels
- Financial acumen and understanding of annual and long-term budgeting cycles
- Knowledge and experience in workforce planning, organizational design, change management, performance management, project management, problem solving, coaching, employee engagement, diversity, and compensation
- Experience with matrix management in a complex global organization
- Experience in a regulated company
- Experience managing others and managing a budget
- Experience outside the HR function
Assurant Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Assurant and has not been reviewed or approved by Assurant.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options, dental and vision, and added supports like mental health and wellness programs. Eligibility extending to part-time employees working 20+ hours/week and day-one access to medical coverage strengthens perceived protection.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout, featuring a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of base salary. Additional financial programs such as an employee stock purchase plan with a discount add to the overall long-term value.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused benefits are broad, including paid parental leave, adoption/surrogacy assistance, fertility support, and backup care offerings. These provisions indicate material support for different family-building paths and caregiving needs.
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