HR Business Partner

Marsh McLennan Agency's East Region is a leader in the employee benefits marketplace. Our associates simplify employee health and welfare benefits and risk management for regional, national, Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies. We value integrity, collaboration, passion, innovation, and accountability, and we are committed to making a difference in the moments that matter for our colleagues, clients, and communities.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals The HRBP will provide strategic and operational HR expertise and guidance in the areas of HR and business strategy, leadership, coaching, talent assessment, engagement, and culture change. While ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws, the HRBP will be a strategic partner and a consultant for the business leaders, managers and colleagues. The HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to management while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Partner with business leaders to understand department goals and align HR strategies to support business objectives.
• Provide insights and recommendations on workforce planning, organizational structure, and talent development.
• Advise managers on employee relations issues (ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies), conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Support change management efforts, including cultural transformation and adoption of technology like AI-based tools.
• Collaborate with managers on identifying high-potential employees and succession planning.
• Support performance management processes including goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews, performance-based rewards and coaching.
• Recommend and support learning and development initiatives to build leadership and team capabilities.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Team to ensure effective hiring strategies that attract and retain top talent.
• Support onboarding and assimilation of new hires to enhance engagement and retention.
• Advise leaders on compensation practices, promotions, and equity adjustments in line with internal policies and MMA market trends.
• Support annual salary reviews and performance-based rewards.
• Champion company culture and inclusion and impact initiatives.
• Utilize HR metrics and data analytics to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Successful candidate will be a service-oriented individual with high personal standards and a hands-on work style. This position requires an individual who is comfortable working at a varying pace, managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, adjusting priorities often, and managing frequent interruptions.

This position interacts with and provides service to a large group of internal colleagues. HRBP must be positive and approachable, and work effectively with diverse personalities. In addition, the following is required/recommended:

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience working within a fast-paced, service oriented, professional team environment with Human Resources responsibilities directly related to the above is required
• BA or BS degree majoring in Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development or Human Resources or the equivalent work experience
• Certification in Human Resource Management through a PHR/SPHR accredited educational program or SHRM professional organization is preferred
• Strong knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines to include federal and state labor laws, wage and hour regulations, employee relations, recruitment, and benefits and compensation administration
• Proven experience in conducting employee investigations
• Exceptional verbal, written and communication skills
• Must be well organized, dependable and team oriented with the ability to prioritize, maintain a high level of confidentiality, and work effectively with all departments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
  • Frequently required to sit; speak or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and reach with hands and arms;
  • Occasionally required to stand and walk;
  • Extensive use of computer and keyboard and viewing of computer screen is required;
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Other working conditions are normal for an office environment.

WORK LOCATION

• Work is typically in a hybrid environment based out of our Philadelphia, PA, office.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $110,000 to $150,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected]

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