Head HR Business Partner
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We are… more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.
Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture! To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Workplace: On-site ( #LI-Onsite ), Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote )
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.
Job Summary
The Head HRBP provides leadership and strategic direction to the HRBPs and Sr HRBPs that support IT, Farmers Business Solutions, and Service Operations. This role proactively partners with the Head of HR Partnerships and reporting HRBPs in managing and coordinating a full range of strategic and HR requirements to ensure the achievement of business goals. The primary purpose of this role is to promote a positive, productive, diverse and supportive working environment and culture within the organization.
This position serves as the principle Human Resource Business Partner and relationship manager. As a key contributor to the business leadership team, consult on human capital initiatives which will impact overall business objectives and strategies specifically in the areas of strategic workforce planning, organization and job design, talent management, organizational and performance management, learning, compensation, and operations. Partner with PCC Leadership Team to contribute to people strategy creation and day-to-day plans for Farmers HR team overall.
Essential Job Functions
- Facilitate line of sight initiatives to build a high-performing organization aligned with the strategic leadership agenda.
- Ensure leadership and coaching culture is cascaded throughout the organization.
- Provide clear leadership by demonstrating understanding of business trends and needs.
- Drive the people processes (performance, development, and career) to ensure that employee level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards.
- Accountable for working with executive leadership team to formulate the human capital strategy and workforce plan for attracting and retaining talent; implementing the necessary processes and practicespolicies in support of human capital.
- Accountable for translating business demand into HR service delivery needs, while leveraging the resources available through Centers of Expertise (e.g. staffing, compensation, benefits, etc.), and back office operations or shared services.
- Accountable for working with the senior leadership team to build an effective organizational design and leadership team.
Experience Requirements
- 10+ years of experience leading significant and broad initiatives within the human resource discipline.
- Demonstrated experience creating and executing HR strategy in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.
- Strong relationship skills and influencing capabilities to work effectively with business clients and as a true thought leader and partner.
- Business acumen and intellectual curiosity about the business client and industry.
- Prior experience working with other business clients and partners.
Education Requirements
- Education credentials should include an undergraduate degree in business or human resource management, with an advanced degree preferred.
Additional Qualifications
- The technical skills required are analytical skills, business acumen, innovative and creative thinking, strategic agility, critical thinking, and influencing/negotiating and relationship management.
- Organizational design skills or the ability to identify organizational needs and “broker” technical skills is critical.
- Knowledge of compensation and benefit programs.
- Must have strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
- Requires in depth knowledge of people strategies, communication strategies and influencing/negotiating techniques.
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Benefits
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer
Job Location(s): US - CA - WdlndHills-6301, US - CA - WdlndHills-6303, US - CA - Woodland Hills
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
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