Director, Human Resources

Posted:
9/24/2024, 11:22:10 PM

Location(s):
Connecticut, United States ⋅ Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Human Resources

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$130,200.00 - $214,800.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

As the Director, Human Resources, you will provide HR support for multiple customer groups including Enterprise Distribution and other teams across the organization. In this role, you will partner with key stakeholders to influence strategies and align and execute HR programs and initiatives to drive business objectives for assigned customers. You will also support the execution of various enterprise efforts, country specific initiatives and ad hoc reporting needs across the Business Insurance, Corporate and International organizations to drive operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance. This position reports to the VP, HR for Corporate & International with a matrix reporting to the VP, HR for Business Insurance.

What Will You Do?

  • In conjunction with other members of the customer senior management team, develops and executes HR plans and strategies to accomplish business objectives.
  • Leads the human resources planning effort within the customer groups to align human resource initiatives and programs to select, reward, train and motivate staff.
  • In conjunction with other human resources staff, participates in the development and execution of necessary practices to ensure that they are consistent with overall corporate direction and in support of customer group plans.
  • Provides leadership for all human resources efforts within the customer group. Consistently and critically examines the services to ensure alignment with business plan and that delivery is efficient and cost effective.
  • Consults with managers and employees to provide coaching and guidance on human resource and employment issues. Partner closely with Employee Relations and other Centers of Excellence, as needed.
  • Support ad hoc reporting and analysis and partner with People Analytics as needed to identify trends, provide insights and make data driven recommendations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

  • Seasoned human resource professional, typically with eight or more years of experience with most experience preferred in a generalist position.
  • College degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, business or other related course of study.
  • Extensive knowledge of human resources including organization development, employee relations, litigation management and avoidance.
  • Knowledge of compensation, benefits, training and development and staffing.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft and other mainframe and computer systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of property casualty insurance helpful.
  • Travel required.

What is a Must Have?

  • Minimum of five years related work experience, with experience in a generalist role.
  • Broad knowledge of human resources including organization development, employee relations, performance management, compensation and talent acquisition.

What Is in It for You?

  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results. 

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.


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Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.