HR Business Partner

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc.and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. ("BWS"), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions.

Job Description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will support the broader Human Resources organization in the delivery of strategic and tactical human resources solutions for Argo Group.
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Day-to-Day HR Support:

o Partner with the HRBPs to provide tactical support with respect to creation of Personnel Requisitions, job descriptions, Employee Development Plans, etc.

o In partnership with HR Global Centers of Expertise and Shared Services, support execution of all HR programs and services related to Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Performance Management, Training and Development and Employee Engagement.

o Coach and provide advice to managers on legal compliance and policy interpretation and adherence.

o Handle employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner, including investigations, performance improvement plans, corrective action and separations.

Support Organizational Effectiveness:

o Partner on opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness and partner with the HRBPs to define and implement new operating structures, systems and processes.

Talent Acquisition and Development:

o In partnership with the Talent Acquisition and Development team, support the execution of strategies , as well as, day to day activities

o Participate in talent review and succession planning for client groups.

Coaching:

o Provide advice and counsel to leaders at all levels on people management and organizational-level issues.

o Partner with the Talent Acquisition and Development team to identify, broker and implement strategies to enhance managerial/leadership effectiveness.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

o May assist in the evaluation of the human capital resources related to potential mergers & acquisitions.

o Participate in the post-acquisition integration in partnership with various other departments and the HR team.

Qualifications: This position requires a high-energy, customer-focused, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. Additional qualifications and knowledge with include but are not limited to:

o BS/BA degree required.

o A minimum of 3 years progressive HR experience with a foundation of technical knowledge in key HR disciplines.

o HRIS experience, preferably with workday

o Business Focus - interest in and knowledge of the business strategy and key business drivers; able to link HR initiatives and programs to business needs.

o Results Oriented - able to define goals and metrics, develop actionable plans and mange work to achieve desired outcomes; has a sense of urgency and fosters the same in others.

o Satisfies Customers - accurately identifies customer requirements and delivers consistent results; ensures that escalated partner/customer issues are resolved with urgency.

o Change Orientation - works effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change; maintains a positive outlook in difficult situations; a change agent.

o Problem Solving - able to assess situations and make decisions in a systematic and decisive manner; effectively uses data as a tool for decisions without being paralyzed by analysis; able to generate new ideas and solutions to problems by challenging the status quo and conventional thinking.

o Communications - able to articulate ideas clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect. Effectively escalate issues and leverage team members as appropriate

o Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

New York pay range: $96,700 - $130,500