HR Business Partner Advisor

Sammons Financial Group Companies; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP

401(k)

Fridays off

Paid time off

Job summary

Sammons Financial Group in West Des Moines, IA, seeks an HR Business Partner Advisor to provide trusted HR guidance to managers and leaders, independently handling HR matters and applying advanced HR knowledge across business areas.

You will address employee relations, workforce planning, and policy interpretation while partnering with leaders to drive effective HR solutions and risk management.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of HR practices and employment laws.
• 5–8 years of experience in HR Business Partner or HR generalist roles.
• Strong consulting, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on employee relations, performance, and workforce issues.
• Independently manage complex HR matters and assess risk.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and organizational needs.
• Interpret and apply HR policies and employment laws.
• Support change management and organizational initiatives.
• Analyze workforce data to inform recommendations.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy & compliance

Employment law

Consulting

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

What You Can Expect In This Role

As an HR Business Partner Advisor, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, independently managing human resources (HR) matters and providing guidance for assigned business areas. You'll apply advanced HR knowledge to address complex employee relations, workforce challenges, and organizational needs.

What You Can Expect In This Role

As an HR Business Partner Advisor, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, independently managing human resources (HR) matters and providing guidance for assigned business areas. You'll apply advanced HR knowledge to address complex employee relations, workforce challenges, and organizational needs.

What You'll Do In This Role

• Advise managers and leaders on employee relations, performance, and workforce issues.
• Manage complex HR matters independently and assess risk.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and organizational needs.
• Interpret and apply HR policies and employment laws.
• Support change management and organizational initiatives.
• Analyze workforce data and trends to inform recommendations.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related field Preferred
• 5–8 years of experience in HR Business Partner or HR generalist roles Preferred
• Advanced knowledge of HR practices and employment laws
• Strong consulting, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage sensitive matters independently
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others

Other Requirements

• Criminal background check required.

Salary Range Information

USD $68,462.00 - USD $128,365.00 /Yr.

Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.

What you can expect when you join Sammons Financial Group

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
• Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
• Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
• Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
• Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you.
• An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

Additional Information

Sammons Financial Group Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ADA

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E-Verify

Sammons Financial Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Policy for External Search Firms and Agencies

Sammons Financial Group maintains an internal Talent Acquisition function and does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting vendors. Please review our Recruitment Agency Policy for additional information here.