- A well-established, national specialty insurance brokerage and underwriting organization with a multi-state footprint and thousands of employees.
- A sophisticated HR organization that partners closely with Legal, Compliance, and senior leadership to support an exciting, growing organization
- A culture that values integrity, accountability, and thoughtful risk management, balanced with a strong focus on employee engagement and fairness.
- An organization navigating growth and complexity, requiring consistent and scalable employee relations practices.
- A leadership team that values sound judgment, data-informed decision-making, and trusted counsel.
- A business with strong financial performance and long-term stability within the insurance and financial services sector.
What They Offer You
- A Director-level leadership role with ownership of the employee relations function across a complex, multi-state organization.
- Direct exposure to senior leaders, with the ability to influence decisions that shape workplace culture and risk posture.
- The opportunity to build, refine, and modernize Employee Relations programs, policies, and governance frameworks.
- A seat at the table as a trusted advisor on sensitive, high-impact people matters.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term incentives aligned with leadership impact.
- An environment that values proactive ER strategy, not just reactive case management.
Why This Role Is Important
- This role ensures consistent, fair, and legally compliant employee relations practices across a large and diverse workforce.
- The Director will play a critical role in mitigating risk, managing investigations, and partnering with Legal on complex matters.
- The organization is seeking to move toward a more data-driven and preventative ER model, identifying trends before issues escalate.
- Leaders across the business rely on this role for coaching and guidance on performance management, discipline, and conflict resolution.
- This position directly impacts employee trust, leadership effectiveness, and the overall employee experience.
- As the business continues to evolve, this role will help ensure Employee Relations practices scale thoughtfully and responsibly.
The Background That Fits
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years leading employee relations programs and investigations.
- Deep expertise in employment law and compliance across multiple states (EEOC, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII, and related regulations).
- Experience within insurance, financial services, or similarly regulated environments is strongly preferred.
- A proven ability to coach leaders through complex, sensitive situations with confidence and discretion.
- Strong investigative skills, including impartial fact-finding, documentation, and recommendation of outcomes.
- A leadership style grounded in sound judgment, credibility, and relationship-building across all levels of the organization.
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