Associate Human Resources Business Partner

GBLI | Global Indemnity provides specialty property and casualty insurance for small to middle-market businesses - and we're on a mission to be the best-in-class while achieving steady, profitable growth. Our guiding principles include the core belief that our people are number one. We also strongly emphasize a customer-centric mentality and disciplined underwriting practices. Our work environment is flexible, friendly, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to take charge of your career.

What GBLI offers you:

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities (including a mentorship program)
• Educational assistance program, which covers up to $5,250 in educational costs per year
• Comprehensive health insurance plan (with vision and dental)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company-sponsored social events
• Various committees to get involved in, which include our Diversity, Awareness, and Inclusion Committee, and Charitable Giving Committee

The typical starting salary range for this position can vary depending on several factors such as geographic location, education, experience, and skill set. The full salary range for this position is designed to provide employees with the opportunity to progress and grow within their positions and reflects the competitive market value for these positions across the national market. GBLI, also offers a total compensation plan including bonuses for all positions.

Typical annualized starting salary range for this position:

$50,000 to $75,000

This range reflects base salary only and is not inclusive of bonus potential and other compensation considerations as it relates to the role

Essential Duties & Functions:

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Support employee engagement programs, wellness initiatives, recognition efforts, and learning and development programs
• Assist HR leadership in identifying, developing, and rolling out programs related to learning and development
• Coordinate employee events, focus groups, and feedback sessions
• Assist with communication and change management activities
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Assist with talent acquisition activities and partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and pre-employment activities
• Participate in candidate screening and selection processes
• Assist with onboarding tasks, facilitate onboarding activities, and ensure a positive new hire experience
• Conduct new hire check-ins and assist with integration and engagement efforts

Performance & Talent Management

• Support talent management activities, including annual performance review, goal-setting, and talent review processes
• Help monitor completion of performance-related activities
• Assist in identifying employee development opportunities

Benefits, Leave Administration & HR Compliance

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation throughout the employee life cycle
• Support benefits administration, including annual open enrollment, day-to-day employee benefit inquiries, and related processes
• Coordinate 401(k), health and welfare audits, non-discrimination testing, and ACA annual reporting activities
• Assist in conducting research and analysis of industry trends, employee surveys, and workplace best practices to support competitive benefits programs that meet employee needs and organizational goals
• Assist with compliance activities related to employment laws, local regulations, internal policies, and HR processes
• Administer leave programs, accommodations, and other employee lifecycle processes
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and HR metrics as requested

HR Projects

• Participate in HR and cross-functional projects and support various HR tasks and operations
• Support process improvement and automation initiatives
• Assist with implementation of new programs, policies, and HR technologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or related field and 1 or more years of Human Resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in using AI tools to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and support process automation
• Experience supporting multiple HR disciplines including recruiting, benefits, onboarding, and performance management preferred
• Insurance or financial services industry experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to establish credibility and trust with employees and managers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Energy, resilience and a strong willingness to learn
• Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• Ability to analyze information and make practical recommendations
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification