Human Resources Business Partner
West Bend Insurance Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: West Bend • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $86,470 - $136,790 per year
About the role
- Collaborates with assigned business units to align HR practices with operational needs
- Plays a key part in implementing people strategies that enhance employee performance, foster engagement, and contribute to a positive work environment
- Works directly with business leaders to align people strategies with business initiatives
- Brings forward insights from data, identify trends, and challenge assumptions
- Handles complex associate relations issues with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion
- Supports leaders with succession planning, talent reviews, and performance conversations
- Helps leaders manage change and transitions that are thoughtful, clear, and people centered
- Oversees offboarding and exit interviews, identifying themes and trends that can improve the associate experience
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner role
- Strong communication and relationship building skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge when needed
- A data informed mindset, with the ability to use insights to guide decisions
- Sound judgment and comfort navigating ambiguity and complex situations
- Solid business acumen and a bias for practical, results oriented solutions
- A genuine interest in building inclusive, high performing teams
- The ability to balance business needs with thoughtful HR practices
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years operating as an HR Business Partner or in a similar capacity
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to business priorities and measurable outcomes
- Proven ability to influence decisions and drive outcomes with senior leaders, even without direct authority
- Demonstrated experience shaping and executing talent strategies, organizational design, and change initiatives
- Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into action and decision making
- Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity with confidence, bringing structure and clarity where needed
- A proactive, results oriented approach with a focus on driving meaningful outcomes
- Experience mentoring or guiding other HR professionals and contributing to overall team effectiveness
- Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, high performing workplace
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification is a plus
- Certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci) and/or Organizational Development is a plus
Benefits
- Medical & Prescription Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Accidental Death & Disability
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off . Standard first year PTO is 17 days , pro-rated based on month of hire.
- Enhance d PTO may be available for experienced candidates
- Bonus eligible based on performance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
HR Business Partnertalent strategiesorganizational designchange initiativesdata analysisperformance managementsuccession planningassociate relationsoffboardingexit interviews
Soft Skills
communication skillsrelationship buildinginfluencesound judgmentnavigating ambiguitybusiness acumenresults orientedproactive approachmentoringfostering inclusivity
Certifications
SHRM-CPPHRChange ManagementOrganizational Development