Strategic Human Resources Business Partner

IGNITE YOUR PASSION * IMPACT WHAT MATTERS 

 WHO WE ARE.

Breaking Boundaries for 25 years - and counting.

The world is rapidly changing, and HUB is here to advise businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. With more than 600 HUB offices across North America, our focus is dedicated to providing our customers with the peace of mind that what matters most will be protected through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions. Our growing team of professionals across North America represents a broad, deep, and one-of-a kind aggregation of entrepreneurs and leaders recognized for their excellence throughout the insurance community.

WE LOVE OUR PEOPLE & OUR PEOPLE LOVE US.

We have the competitive, exciting, and friendly work environment you are seeking.  We strategically position our employees for longevity and success by investing in their future and providing continuous opportunities for growth and development. Join us in taking the first step toward creating a future that combines a diverse, challenging work environment with financial security and career satisfaction.  We welcome ALL candidates and are proud of our wonderfully diverse employee population. 

 WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.

We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help you reach your health, retirement, and professional goals.  Our suite of benefits includes PPOs, HMO, HSA, FSA, vision coverage, dental coverage, pet insurance, paid time off, a generous 401k plan and more!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Strategic Human Resources Business Partner serves as a collaborative advisor/consultant to business leaders, driving human capital strategies that strengthen organizational performance and foster an inclusive, high-engagement culture. This role closely partners with regional and practice area leadership to translate business objectives into integrated workforce plans encompassing talent acquisition, performance enablement, leadership capability, cultural cohesion, and organizational effectiveness. The HRBP role operates with a high degree of autonomy, leveraging expert judgment, change-leadership, and strong business acumen to influence decisions, identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment and Workforce Planning

• Develop and manage annual HR and workforce plans aligned to business strategies by line of business.

• Provide strategic consultation on organizational design, talent optimization, succession pipelines, and growth planning, including integration support for mergers and acquisitions.

• Build, analyze, and present workforce analytics and talent dashboards to support leadership decision-making and evaluate program effectiveness (monthly/quarterly).

• Develop annual business plans by line of business and oversee ongoing workforce planning activities.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting, onboarding, and talent optimization strategies.

• Participate in merger and acquisition activities as needed, including culture and workforce integration.

• Support the development and sustainment of high-performing teams across the organization.

• Lead periodic talent assessments (e.g., quarterly talent calibration).

• Manage culture integration initiatives to strengthen organizational alignment.

• Oversee employee development, engagement, recognition programs, and employee relations, including investigations and compliance.

• Lead leadership capability building and development initiatives.

• Partner with business leaders to support sales goals and operational priorities.

• Collaborate with the Learning & Development team on professional, leadership, and technical training needs.

• Partner with Corporate HR on compensation review cycles and market analysis.

• Lead the performance management process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Conduct stay and exit interviews to identify trends and influence retention strategies.

• Support additional areas of focus and special projects as assigned (e.g., monthly manager trainings, Town Hall participation, survey development).

Talent and Leadership Advisory

• Coach leaders to build high-performing and diverse teams through enhanced leadership capability, accountability, and decision-making confidence.

• Oversee end-to-end performance management, ensuring alignment to business priorities, continuous feedback, and equitable outcomes.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development to ensure seamless onboarding, targeted capability building, and career progression opportunities.

Engagement, and Employee Experience

• Lead initiatives that strengthen culture, inclusion, engagement, and retention across assigned client groups.

• Conduct stay and exit interviews and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

• Drive employee development, recognition programs, and change management activities that enhance organizational health.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Manage complex employee relations matters with rigor, discretion, and business pragmatism, including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance improvement actions.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and ensure compliant and ethical practices across all people processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence

• Act as primary liaison with HR Centers of Excellence to align strategies for compensation, benefits, learning, and talent development.

• Lead or contribute to enterprise HR initiatives and special projects, such as manager capability programming, pulse surveys, and sales-support workforce strategies.

• Mentor and support HR team members to elevate impact and consistency in service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline. Advanced degree or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP or equivalent) preferred.

• 3-5 years as a Strategic HR Business Partner, currently serving in this role.

• Demonstrated capability in workforce planning, organizational design, performance enablement, and leadership advisory.

• Deep experience in employee relations and risk mitigation with sound judgment and confidentiality.

• Fluency in HR data interpretation and metric-driven decision support.

• Strong communication, influence, and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.

• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, shifting priorities, and change in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with Workday or similar HRIS platforms is considered an asset.

*This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in the office and 2 days/week working from home).

*Position can be based in any Southern California office.

  * The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD AN AMAZING FUTURE.

We want to meet you!  Apply today and start your journey to a better tomorrow.

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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