Director, Human Resources Business Partner - P&C/CLESS

If you’re passionate about becoming a Nationwide associate and believe you have the potential to be something great, let’s talk. At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

The Director, HR role will be accountable for HRBP leadership and customer support to Nationwide's P&C Commercial and E&S/S Claims, Ops, Underwriting Performance, and National Partners.

This is a hybrid work opportunity.

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Job Description Summary

Do you thrive where you can build a strong corporate culture, develop and lead critical initiatives, lead and support associates developing to their fullest potential? Are you ready to inspire leaders and associates to embrace diversity where all associates are valued? If working in a vibrant environment passionate about engagement, innovation and the delivery of outstanding customer care sounds like just the opportunity you’re looking for, we want to know more about you!

As an HR Director, you will provide support to one or more business units, serving as a strategic partner on various people, organization and talent priorities. You’ll be uniquely positioned to develop a deep understanding of the business, partner closely with leaders, and provide strategic advising on complex HR initiatives. You’ll work collaboratively and form relationships with your team, across HR and business functions, enabling you to be an informed and effective leader while having an opportunity to learn, use and grow a variety of skills, including strategic thought leadership, innovation, project management, analysis, organizational change and leader and associate development.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs a team of HR professionals, serving as a mentor, coach, and advisor. 

• Supports HR, senior business leaders and associates in developing and executing key programs and initiatives. Advises, influences and confers on people and talent strategies to drive business success.

• Connects with our Centers of Expertise to develop and/or deliver strategic HR initiatives that include: organizational planning, talent management, associate relations, organizational design, compensation, culture, diversity, executive development, and performance management to provide creative strategies and solutions for the business. 

• Supports senior leadership teams on business and associate matters. Understands the goals and strategies of the business and develops strategic and tactical HR plans to meet or exceed business goals. 

• Leads and serves as advisor and coach on initiatives to successfully use HR processes and resources to achieve high performance, exceed strategic objectives and adapt to and manage organizational and business changes.

• Proactively partners with our Recruitment team to develop successful recruiting strategies and plans of new associates. 

• Serves on both HR and business unit committees, including developing and leading strategies, initiatives, and special projects. 

• Adheres to or develops new standard methodologies. Analyzes data and trends and recommends, develops, and delivers on plans to improve associate experiences, including retention, engagement, innovation, and culture. 

• Supports compliance of all federal, state and local regulations, and safeguards the security and integrity of data including personal and confidential information.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. 

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Senior Vice President or Associate Vice President of Human Resources. Manages a team of HR Generalists.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in human resources, business administration or related field preferred. Some experience leading people preferred. 

License/Certification/Designation: Professional human resources designation preferred or interest in furthering HR knowledge and expertise by pursuing certification.

Experience: Ten or more years of diverse HR experience. Generally, has in-depth experience in one or more HR technical areas. Experience managing a team. 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Demonstrable knowledge of planning strategy, organizational development, HR practices, performance management, change management, associate relations, legal compliance, recruiting and one or more HR specialties. Very strong interpersonal, communication, collaborating, advising and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead project teams, set work priorities, analyze performance and retention issues analyze workforce metrics and data, and make recommendations and implement solutions. 

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. 

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. May include occasional travel. 

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. 

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for Director, Human Resources Business Partner : $138,000.00-$243,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Director, Human Resources Business Partner : $138,000.00 - $206,000.00