Associate Human Resources Business Partner
The Associate Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) supports employees and leaders across the organization by providing day-to-day HR guidance and operational support across the full employee life cycle. This role serves as a trusted point of contact for onboarding, recruiting, talent development, benefits administration, and HR programs. The Associate HRBP partners with managers and employees to ensure a positive employee experience while helping to execute HR initiatives that support business objectives.
GBLI | Global Indemnity provides specialty property and casualty insurance for small to middle-market businesses – and we’re on a mission to be the best-in-class while achieving steady, profitable growth. Our guiding principles include the core belief that our people are number one. We also strongly emphasize a customer-centric mentality and disciplined underwriting practices. Our work environment is flexible, friendly, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to take charge of your career.
What GBLI offers you:
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Professional development opportunities (including a mentorship program)
- Educational assistance program, which covers up to $5,250 in educational costs per year
- Comprehensive health insurance plan (with vision and dental)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company-sponsored social events
- Various committees to get involved in, which include our Diversity, Awareness, and Inclusion Committee, and Charitable Giving Committee
Essential Duties & Functions:
Employee Experience & Engagement
- Support employee engagement programs, wellness initiatives, recognition efforts, and learning and development programs
- Assist HR leadership in identifying, developing, and rolling out programs related to learning and development
- Coordinate employee events, focus groups, and feedback sessions
- Assist with communication and change management activities
- Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Assist with talent acquisition activities and partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
- Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and pre-employment activities
- Participate in candidate screening and selection processes
- Assist with onboarding tasks, facilitate onboarding activities, and ensure a positive new hire experience
- Conduct new hire check-ins and assist with integration and engagement efforts
Performance & Talent Management
- Support talent management activities, including annual performance review, goal-setting, and talent review processes
- Help monitor completion of performance-related activities
- Assist in identifying employee development opportunities
Benefits, Leave Administration & HR Compliance
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation throughout the employee life cycle
- Support benefits administration, including annual open enrollment, day-to-day employee benefit inquiries, and related processes
- Coordinate 401(k), health and welfare audits, non-discrimination testing, and ACA annual reporting activities
- Assist in conducting research and analysis of industry trends, employee surveys, and workplace best practices to support competitive benefits programs that meet employee needs and organizational goals
- Assist with compliance activities related to employment laws, local regulations, internal policies, and HR processes
- Administer leave programs, accommodations, and other employee lifecycle processes
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and HR metrics as requested
HR Projects
- Participate in HR and cross-functional projects and support various HR tasks and operations
- Support process improvement and automation initiatives
- Assist with implementation of new programs, policies, and HR technologies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or related field and 1 or more years of Human Resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficiency in using AI tools to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support process automation
- Experience supporting multiple HR disciplines including recruiting, benefits, onboarding, and performance management preferred
- Insurance or financial services industry experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to establish credibility and trust with employees and managers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Energy, resilience and a strong willingness to learn
- Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to competing priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
- Ability to analyze information and make practical recommendations
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification