Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
Regional Human Resources Director- Central Region and Benefits Business Line Leader, Gallagher Benefit Services
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) consistently stands out in a competitive marketplace as an employer of knowledgeable, highly skilled and competitive talent. We are a company that touches businesses and their employees on a personal level. At the core, our job is to help protect the health and well-being of employees and their families and provide for their financial security – all while allowing employers to attract and retain the people they need to grow and succeed.
Successful candidates for this position will have experience acting as the single strategic point of contact to business leaders for all matters relating to Human Resources. Experience in a consultative organization driven to achieve organic and inorganic growth goals will be a plus. A strategic approach and the ability to lead with confidence will be critical. Familiarity with the M&A process, including integration of acquired organizations will be beneficial.
How you'll make an impact
Key Relationships
- Reports to Vice President, Human Resources, US Gallagher Benefits Services (GBS)
- Primary HR Partner to:
- President, Central Region Gallagher Benefits Services
- Area Presidents, Gallagher Benefits Services, Central Region
- US Benefits Business Line Leader and Practice Leaders
- HR Team, GBS U.S.
- Regional Finance and Operations Partners
- HR COE Teams, including Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition and Data and Analytics
Responsibilities
- As a member of the Regional Leadership team and stakeholder in the Region’s success:
- Define and execute HR priorities to help drive regional business goals
- Evaluate human capital risks and opportunities in the Region and proactively develop solutions
- Serve as the trusted partner to the Regional President and Area Presidents on strategic and/or sensitive issues
- Coordinate strategic planning and annual HR processes (e.g., compensation, performance management/calibration, succession planning) across the Region
- Day-to-day management responsibility for two HR Business Partners
- Foster professional growth of direct reports to facilitate career development and retention of strong HR talent in the Region
- Partner with various HR COEs (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Employee Relations) to deliver effective service/solutions for the Region
- Lead the Merger and Acquisition activity for the Region (due diligence and integration)
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of HR compliance and legal issues to reduce risks and ensure regulatory compliance
Work Traits
- Demonstrated ability to deliver long-term value
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Analytical and integrative thinker with sound business judgment and the ability to resolve complex problems
- Rigorous attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
- Strong leadership qualities: able to set direction, gain commitment and motivate others
- Strong results orientation; ability to achieve individual goals and motivate others to achieve team goals
- Multilevel relationship building skills; excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-directed
- Desire to develop and maintain broader division and intercompany relationships consistent with our corporate culture
- Ability to meet deadlines, deliver subject matter expertise with confidence, and partner effectively with multiple stakeholders who collectively lead more than 400 employees
- Excellent project management skills
About You
Requirements
- 7+ years of related experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field
- Able and willing to travel approximately 15% of the time
- Experience with Human Capital Management systems (Oracle HRIS, iCIMS, PowerBI, Salesforce, etc.) and a level of comfort managing large HR Data sets
- Experience influencing and coaching managers and senior leaders
- Strong Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
Behaviors: Above average verbal and written communication skills necessary. Good interpersonal skills required.
The Gallagher Way Champions Gallagher’s values and culture. Exemplifies the tenets of The Gallagher Way; engages, participates and collaborates with others.
Ideal Experience
- Progressive experience in Human Resources Leadership within a multi-region/division organization
- Sector knowledge in insurance brokerage, financial services, or consulting is desired
- Excellent communication skills shown through clear, structured, and concise written and verbal presentation
- Master's Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline and PHR or SPHR desired
Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...
We value inclusion and diversity
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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
