Lockton

Senior HR Business Partner

Lockton Los Angeles, CA

Your Responsibilities

The Senior HR Business Partner (Senior HRBP) formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to leaders and associates. The Senior HRBP will successfully balance associate needs with business objectives to create integrated solutions. The Senior HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the Series financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition. This position has no direct reports but does serve as a coach and mentor.

Position responsibilities

  • Consults with leaders, producers, and associates providing HR guidance.
  • Manages and resolves employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations as needed.
  • Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies.
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Assists in answering general HR inquiries, including compensation and benefits questions.
  • Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
  • Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
  • Leads HR onboarding activities for new associates.
  • Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
  • Provides guidance and input on workforce planning, associate development and succession planning.
  • Partners with Talent Development to identify and implement training needs for Associates and Producers.
  • Comply with Lockton procedures and policies.
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position qualifications

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience working in an HR Generalist capacity. Prior insurance industry experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including talent acquisition, talent management, compensation, benefits, associate relations, DEI, performance management, talent development/training and compliance of federal and state respective employment laws.
  • Advanced understanding California employment law required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Professional HR Certification credential (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM SCP, etc) or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment preferred.
  • Consistently demonstrates professional, tactful negotiation, and persuasion skills to achieve results.
  • Demonstrated ability to compile, analyze, and interpret financial information and data to facilitate decision-making.
  • Firm understanding of Human Resource policies and procedures and the ability to implement solutions and escalate issues.
  • Strong personal presence to interface with top management of other businesses, representing Lockton in the highest professional manner.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, project management and change management skills required.
  • Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Experience with HRIS and ATS required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Taleo a plus.
  • Must be available for travel and work in Lockton’s Southern California offices on a hybrid schedule.
  • Legally able to work in the United States.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Human Resources
  • Industries

    Insurance

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