HR Business PartnerSR HR Business Partner (Hybrid)

Who are we

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern Northwestern and Southwestern United States. Known as The Relationship Company we define success as a measure of the relationships weve built over everything that we do we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. Thats the power of nice. At Western National nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.

Does this opportunity interest you

The individual in this role will serve as a consultant to management on human resourcesrelated business issues and act as both an employee champion and change agent. The Human Resources Business Partner will assess and anticipate human resources needs for assigned business units proactively communicating those needs with members of the Human Resources Team and leadership to identify and develop integrated solutions.

This role provides continuous opportunities to build partnerships within Human Resources and to deliver valued services to management and employees that support company objectives while meeting the specific needs of assigned business units.

This position will support business units in Edina Minnesota and Anchorage Alaska. The individual in this role must be willing and able to travel to Anchorage at least quarterly. This role requires working in-office for the first 90 days with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule afterward. We welcome applicants with three or more years of experience as a Human Resources Business Partner to apply.

What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate

• Three-plus years of experience working as a Human Resources Business Partner; five-plus years of experience for senior level position.
• Proven experience influencing and coaching senior leaders.
• Advanced knowledge of employment laws compliance and human resources best practices.
• Expertise in workforce planning organizational design and talent strategies.
• Strong ability to identify human resources risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Experience anticipating future talent needs and developing long-term talent strategies.
• Superior communication and emotional intelligence; remains calm and balanced in high-stress situations.
• Expert-level conflict management skills; proactively identifies solutions and uses influence effectively to achieve goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint); moderate to expert-level Excel skills.
• Experience using HRIS systemsWorkday preferred.

What will our ideal candidate have

• Human resources certification.
• Experience with compensation best practices specific to market pricing job analysis internal equity reviews and incentive pay structure administration.
• Proficiency in human resources analytics and leveraging data for decision-making.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize multitask leverage support resources and establish and meet deadlines.

Compensation overview

The targeted hiring range for this role is $90000 $110000 annually plus an annual incentive bonus. Candidates with over five years of experience can expect a target salary range of $100000 $120000 annually plus an annual incentive bonus. The base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge skills credentials and experience of each candidate as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and / or may be considered for other positions.

Culture and Total Rewards

Western National has long been known as The Relationship Company and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness empowerment and accountability and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.

Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal) Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for consecutive addition the Group is consistently recognized as a Wards 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.

Western National offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package including:

• Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits including dental insurance vision benefits life insurance disability insurance and more!
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions).
• Wellbeing Program including onsite fitness studio.
• Paid Time Off including holiday vacation and volunteer.
• 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education).
• Paid parental leave.
• Bonus opportunities.

Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment which includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual job department and company needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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