Lockton Companies is hiring: Senior HR Business Partner in Los Angeles

At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.

About the Position

Lockton is a global professional services firm with 6,500 Associates who advise clients on protecting their people, property and reputations. Lockton has grown to become the world's largest privately held, independent insurance broker by helping clients achieve their business objectives.

A few of the reasons Associates love working at Lockton include:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement, including paid training and professional development
• 12-week paid parental leave
• A huge emphasis on community involvement
• Frequent athletic and wellness events
• Incredibly generous rewards; US Associates receive a Rolex for their 10 year anniversary!

Business Unit

West Series

Salary: $100,000-$145,000

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Experienced Professional

Workplace

Hybrid

Your Responsibilities

The Senior HR Business Partner (Senior HRBP) formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to leaders and associates. The Senior HRBP will successfully balance associate needs with business objectives to create integrated solutions. The Senior HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the Series financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition. This position has no direct reports but does serve as a coach and mentor.

Position responsibilities:

• Consults with leaders, producers, and associates providing HR guidance.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations as needed.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assists in answering general HR inquiries, including compensation and benefits questions.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Leads HR onboarding activities for new associates.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provides guidance and input on workforce planning, associate development and succession planning.
• Partners with Talent Development to identify and implement training needs for Associates and Producers.
• Comply with Lockton procedures and policies.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in an HR Generalist capacity. Prior insurance industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including talent acquisition, talent management, compensation, benefits, associate relations, DEI, performance management, talent development/training and compliance of federal and state respective employment laws.
• Advanced understanding California employment law required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional HR Certification credential (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM SCP, etc) or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment preferred.
• Consistently demonstrates professional, tactful negotiation, and persuasion skills to achieve results.
• Demonstrated ability to compile, analyze, and interpret financial information and data to facilitate decision-making.
• Firm understanding of Human Resource policies and procedures and the ability to implement solutions and escalate issues.
• Strong personal presence to interface with top management of other businesses, representing Lockton in the highest professional manner.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, project management and change management skills required.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Experience with HRIS and ATS required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Taleo a plus.
• Must be available for travel and work in Lockton’s Southern California offices on a hybrid schedule.
• Legally able to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.

At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences.

About Lockton

Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 10,000+ Associates doing business in over 100 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.

At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.

How We Will Support You

At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.

We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.