What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Verisk?
Job Description
The Human Resources Generalist position reports directly to the Vice President, Human Resources – Corporate Functions (Finance, Marketing, Technology, Legal, Audit, Compliance, Privacy, Risk and Sustainability) and also supports the Corporate Functions HR Business Partners to deliver value-added service to our stakeholders that reflects the business objectives and values of Verisk. The HR Generalist maintains an effective level of business literacy about each Corporate Function’s operations, its midrange and long-term plans and their culture. This role is office based in our Jersey City, NJ location, which offers a flexible hybrid work model.
Responsibilities
Employee Relations
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues in conjunction with the Employee Relations Team. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations
Provide support and guidance to managers and employees to achieve the required results in line with company policies and local employment legislation
Ensure consistency in HR approach across geographical locations
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal and financial teams as needed.
Coordinates end to end actions for employee terminations
Employee Engagement
Takes a true hands-on approach to all issues and successfully monitors the “pulse” of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement. Responsible for end-to-end process of the employee engagement survey process
Analyzes onboarding and exit trends and metrics to develop solutions
Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers on all HR related matters. Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
Takes an active role in our functional units’ quarterly town halls by providing employee data and input to content of town halls
Serves as the point of contact for temporary remote work requests. Shepherd requests to various teams for review
Learning and Development
Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met. Make recommendations to support training needs.
Monitors progress of completion rates and follows up with managers
HR Operations
Maintain all employee data accurately to ensure that all organizational changes are processed and correspondence and material is professional, accurate and complies with local legal obligations
Compensation And Benefits
Acts as main point of contact for employees on questions related to payroll, company leaves, and benefits programs
Assists with performance management and salary reviews/compensation analysis
Talent Acquisition
Guide and coach hiring managers to initiate the recruitment process
Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to provide guidance
Other
Ad-hoc projects as needed
Qualifications
Minimum of 3-5 years' hands on experience in an HR generalist or specialist capacity.
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, learning and development initiatives, HRIS management, performance management, recruitment and on-boarding. Additional direct experience with diversity and inclusion, talent analytics, or immigration a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline required.
Creative and resourceful thinker, with demonstrated experience translating strategic goals and concepts into action plans and implementing initiatives at an operational level.
Ability to manage competing, high-priority demands; prioritize workloads, and manage projects and multiple responsibilities against strict deadlines.
Strong interpersonal/collaboration skills. Ability to establish credibility/rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
Superior oral and written communication skills. Ability to adjust communication style based on the audience.
Strong demonstration of analytical skills and ability to prepare executive-ready materials, including mastery of PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite of products.
Strong business acumen
Knowledge of Oracle a plus.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or other HR professional certifications preferred.
About Us
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.
At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.
For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.
We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.
Verisk Businesses
Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision
Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences
Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient
Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance
Catastrophe and Risk Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.
Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement
Life Insurance Solutions – offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.
Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.
All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.
https://www.verisk.com/company/careers/
Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Verisk Employee Privacy Notice
The Human Resources Generalist position reports directly to the Vice President, Human Resources – Corporate Functions (Finance, Marketing, Technology, Legal, Audit, Compliance, Privacy, Risk and Sustainability) and also supports the Corporate Functions HR Business Partners to deliver value-added service to our stakeholders that reflects the business objectives and values of Verisk. The HR Generalist maintains an effective level of business literacy about each Corporate Function’s operations, its midrange and long-term plans and their culture. This role is office based in our Jersey City, NJ location, which offers a flexible hybrid work model.
Responsibilities
Employee Relations
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues in conjunction with the Employee Relations Team. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations
Provide support and guidance to managers and employees to achieve the required results in line with company policies and local employment legislation
Ensure consistency in HR approach across geographical locations
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal and financial teams as needed.
Coordinates end to end actions for employee terminations
Employee Engagement
Takes a true hands-on approach to all issues and successfully monitors the “pulse” of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement. Responsible for end-to-end process of the employee engagement survey process
Analyzes onboarding and exit trends and metrics to develop solutions
Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers on all HR related matters. Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
Takes an active role in our functional units’ quarterly town halls by providing employee data and input to content of town halls
Serves as the point of contact for temporary remote work requests. Shepherd requests to various teams for review
Learning and Development
Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met. Make recommendations to support training needs.
Monitors progress of completion rates and follows up with managers
HR Operations
Maintain all employee data accurately to ensure that all organizational changes are processed and correspondence and material is professional, accurate and complies with local legal obligations
Compensation And Benefits
Acts as main point of contact for employees on questions related to payroll, company leaves, and benefits programs
Assists with performance management and salary reviews/compensation analysis
Talent Acquisition
Guide and coach hiring managers to initiate the recruitment process
Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to provide guidance
Other
Ad-hoc projects as needed
Qualifications
Minimum of 3-5 years' hands on experience in an HR generalist or specialist capacity.
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, learning and development initiatives, HRIS management, performance management, recruitment and on-boarding. Additional direct experience with diversity and inclusion, talent analytics, or immigration a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline required.
Creative and resourceful thinker, with demonstrated experience translating strategic goals and concepts into action plans and implementing initiatives at an operational level.
Ability to manage competing, high-priority demands; prioritize workloads, and manage projects and multiple responsibilities against strict deadlines.
Strong interpersonal/collaboration skills. Ability to establish credibility/rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
Superior oral and written communication skills. Ability to adjust communication style based on the audience.
Strong demonstration of analytical skills and ability to prepare executive-ready materials, including mastery of PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite of products.
Strong business acumen
Knowledge of Oracle a plus.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or other HR professional certifications preferred.
About Us
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.
At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.
For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.
We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.
Verisk Businesses
Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision
Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences
Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient
Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance
Catastrophe and Risk Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.
Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement
Life Insurance Solutions – offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.
Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.
All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.
https://www.verisk.com/company/careers/
Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Verisk Employee Privacy Notice