Vice President Human Resources

Reports To: CEO

Department: Human Resources

Location/Schedule: Hybrid – Charlotte, NC

Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Who We Are:

Old Republic is a leading specialty insurer that operates diverse property & casualty and title insurance companies. Founded in 1923 and a member of the Fortune 500, we are a leader in underwriting and risk management services for business partners across the United States and Canada. Our specialized operating companies are experts in their fields, enabling us to provide tailored solutions that set us apart.

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Human Resources is a strategic executive leader responsible for developing and executing human resources strategies that support the organization's overall business objectives. The VP of HR provides leadership in talent management, organizational development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance, performance management, culture initiatives, and workforce planning. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while fostering a high-performance, employee-centric culture that supports organizational growth and success.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and
• strategic goals.
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, providing guidance on workforce and
• organizational matters.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify and address current and future workforce needs.
• Lead change management initiatives that support organizational growth and transformation.
• Develop and monitor HR metrics and analytics to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Develop workforce planning initiatives to ensure organizational readiness and succession
• planning.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify talent gaps and create solutions to address them.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.
• Provide leadership and guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict
• resolution.
• Promote employee engagement programs and initiatives that enhance retention and satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with wage-and-hour regulations and benefit administration requirements.
• Oversee annual performance review and salary planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Oversee investigations and ensure consistent application of policies and employment practices.
• Manage legal, regulatory, and labor-related risks in partnership with legal counsel.
• Lead leadership development, coaching, and training initiatives.
• Support organizational effectiveness through succession planning and talent development
• programs.
• Implement performance management systems that drive employee growth and accountability.
• Champion continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee HR systems, processes, and reporting functions.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data and HR records.
• Manage departmental budgets, vendor relationships, and HR-related contracts

Qualifications:

• A 4-year undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration,
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field
• A graduate degree, such as a Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHR),
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), or a Master in Labor Relations is preferred
• At least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role, preferably at a Director or Vice President level.
• Experience leading HR strategy in a growing or multi-location organization preferred.
• Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership and managing organizational
• change.
• HR Certifications preferred

ORI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ORI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.