What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Human Resources Leader, Talent Business Line position at Gallagher Benefit Services?
Overview
Successful candidates for the Human Resources Leader- Talent Business Line position will have experience acting as the single strategic point of contact with business leaders for all matters relating to Human Resources. Experience in a consultative organization driven to achieve organic and inorganic growth goals will be a plus. A strategic approach and the ability to lead with confidence will be critical. Familiarity with the M&A process, including integration of acquired organizations is important.
How you'll make an impact
Key Relationships
- Reports to Global Vice President, Human Resources, Gallagher Benefits Services (GBS)
- Primary HR Partner to:
- Global Managing Director, US Managing Director and US Practice Leaders within the Talent Business Line
- Vice President, Human Resources, US Gallagher Benefits Services (GBS)
- Global and US HR Teams, GBS
- HR COE Teams, including Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition and Data and Analytics
Responsibilities
- As a member of the Global Talent Business Line Leadership team, US Talent Business Line Leadership team and stakeholder in the Business Line’s success:
- Define and execute HR priorities to help drive the US business line’s business goals
- Evaluate human capital risks and opportunities in the US and proactively develop solutions
- Communicate and coordinate the execution of global HR priorities as appropriate through the HR Leaders in Canada and the UK to help drive the Global business line’s business goals
- Serve as the trusted partner, coach and counsel to the Global Managing Director, the US Managing Director and the US Practice Leaders on strategic and/or sensitive issues
- Coordinate strategic planning and annual HR processes (e.g., compensation, performance management / calibration, succession planning) for the client group
- Day-to-day management responsibility for one HR Business Partner including performance, workload and priorities
- Foster professional growth of direct report to facilitate career development and retention of strong HR talent
- Partner with various HR COEs (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Employee Relations) to deliver effective service/solutions for clients
- Lead the Merger and Acquisition activity for the assigned client group (due diligence and integration)
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of HR compliance and legal issues to reduce risks and ensure regulatory compliance
- Deliver against workforce planning needs and annual compensation cycles
- Own and manage global reporting, including GOC reports, functional and business functional updates and plans
Work Traits
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results and long-term value
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Analytical and integrative thinker with sound business judgment and the ability to resolve complex problems
- Rigorous attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
- Strong leadership qualities: able to set direction, gain commitment and motivate others
- Strong results orientation; ability to achieve individual goals and motivate others to achieve team goals
- Multilevel relationship building skills; excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-directed
- Desire to develop and maintain broader division and intercompany relationships consistent with our corporate culture
- Ability to meet deadlines, deliver subject matter expertise with confidence, and partner effectively with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent project management skills
- Outstanding presentation skills, both face-to-face and virtually
- Resilient and able to work comfortably under pressure to tight deadlines
- Skilled as both a collaborator and team player
About You
Ideal Experience
- Progressive experience in Human Resources Leadership within a global organization
- HR consulting experience is desired
- Sector knowledge in insurance brokerage, financial services, or consulting is desired
- Excellent communication skills shown through clear, structured, and concise written and verbal presentation
- Master's Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline and PHR or SPHR desired
The Gallagher Way Champions Gallagher’s values and culture. Exemplifies the tenets of The Gallagher Way; engages, participates and collaborates with others.
Requirements
- 7 years of related experience including experience supporting a global client group
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field
- Able and willing to travel approximately 15% of the time
- Experience with Human Capital Management systems (Oracle HRIS, iCIMS, PowerBI, Salesforce, etc.) and a level of comfort managing large HR Data sets
- Experience influencing and coaching managers and senior leaders
- Strong Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
Compensation and benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...
We value inclusion and diversity
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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
