Job Description
Job Summary
The Director, HR Business Partner is responsible for building strategic partnerships across the business to drive people initiatives in support of F&G’s Corporate goals. This role will collaborate with other HR team members to develop solutions that drive business results. !!The Director, HR Business Partner serves as a member of their assigned business unit leadership team, providing coaching on people-related topics and strategic counsel on talent planning. This role will report to the AVP, HR Business Partner
Duties & Responsibilities
- Gain understanding of business strategy and translate it into HR solutions that drive organizational goals, employee engagement, and business growth.
- Advise and consult with business leaders on HR programs, policies, and initiatives to ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
- Create organization design solutions that support the business operating model and promote agility, innovation and reduction of non-value adding work.
- Build trusted relationships with leaders, employees, and high-potential talent to foster a strong culture and positive employee experience.
- Provide strategic HR consulting through diagnostics, org design, change management, and communications to support business needs.
- Coach and support managers and leaders on effective team management, development, and employee engagement strategies.
- Analyze HR data, metrics, and trends to inform business decisions, measure program effectiveness, and influence leadership through storytelling.
- Execute core HR programs, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and compensation planning, in partnership with HR Centers of Excellence.
- Interpret HR policies and develop innovative solutions to address employee relations issues while serving as an employee advocate and maintaining governance compliance.
- Work closely with the HRBP team to ensure alignment, consistency, and standardization across the enterprise
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Relationship Building & Credibility: Demonstrated ability to quickly build trust and credibility with leaders, employees, and HR teams across all levels of the organization.
- Communication & Influence: Skilled at delivering clear, impactful communication that engages and influences diverse stakeholders, with a talent for simplifying complex information for any audience.
- Consultative Partnership: Proven ability to provide strategic consultation and counsel to employees and leaders, including navigating challenging circumstances and complex situations.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Effective collaborator who works across HR and business teams with transparency, authenticity, and a commitment to delivering on shared goals.
- Innovation & Problem Solving: Ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo constructively, and develop innovative solutions that drive positive outcomes.
- Agility & Adaptability: Self-directed and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment that values empowerment, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Organization & Prioritization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related areas
Years of Experience
8+ year of relevant experience in Human Resources (with roles of increasing responsibility) with an emphasis in employee relations, workforce planning, organizational and talent development/talent management
Preferred Qualifications
- Years of Experience
- 2+ year of relevant experience in the Insurance/Financial Services industry
- License/Certification
- HR professional certifications preferred.
Other Requirements
- This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodations available.
- Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
- Regular and punctual attendance
Ability to travel up to: 10% of the time
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Additional Information
Work Environments
F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you’ll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.
F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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About F&G
Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.
1 Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023
2 Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022
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