VP, HR Business Partner

Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner in our Agri Sompo
Human Resources team. The Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner for Agri Sompo is responsible for aligning Agri Sompo’s business objectives with its employees and leaders to enable strategy, shape behaviors and drive results. The role will lead, partner, and influence the business with key HR decisions and actions around organizational design, performance management, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, employee engagement and diversity & inclusion.

Most importantly, the VP, HR Business Partner will manage and develop a highly dynamic, business facing HR team through our next phase of growth and change.

Location:

This position will be based out of our Lenexa, Kansas office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.
Our Business, Your Impact, Our Opportunity What you’ll be doing:

• This role will be a key member of the Agri Sompo Executive Group that will develop, lead and drive people initiatives (working leader) including:
• Execution of all aspects of HR within the Agri Sompo Business Unit including talent management, performance management, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, employee engagement, organizational development and diversity & inclusion.
• Managing the headcount in line with the strategic growth plans. Identify staffing requirements and sourcing strategies needed to meet the goals and objectives of the business.
• Provide employee relations management that creates a positive organizational culture and minimizes risk. Investigate and resolve employee complaints, issues and concerns regarding employment practices. Implement and execute performance management programs and procedures, including but not limited to performance appraisals and performance improvement plans.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence on compensation, recruiting, learning & development, and diversity & inclusion initiatives to integrate programs into business-facing deliverables, including annual compensation planning, Agri Sompo-specific compensation programs, training, talent acquisition, and employee learning and development.
• Management and development of a team of Human Resource Business Partners.
• Cultivate leadership and ethical values in self and others through modeling and coaching.
• As a trusted HR business partner, build relationships with clients and influence across the organization. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Ensure high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

• Customer Focus – Drive for results that are aligned with business need.
• Team Oriented – Partners and collaborates well with others across different teams, geographies and cultures.
• Critical Thinking – Sound decision making that is data driven; evaluates and weighs multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action.
• Communication
  - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Priority Setting / Project Management
  - Well organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, potentially managing multiple projects or initiatives simultaneously.

• 15 + years exempt-level Human Resource experience including recruiting, employee relations, compensation planning, and performance management
• 10+ years management experience, with strong people management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Technically adept; experience with HRIS;
  Workday preferred;
  Strong Excel and Microsoft Office Skills required; excellent data management and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to lead, manage and thrive through growth and change
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
  - Human Resources Management, Business or related field or equivalent.