Human Resources Business Partner

Kinsale Insurance; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Career growth

Retirement & security

Continuous learning

Job summary

Kinsale Insurance, headquartered in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to advise leaders and employees in Underwriting. You will drive engagement, performance, and talent while ensuring legal compliance and alignment with business goals.

The role requires coaching, risk assessment, and collaboration across benefits, compensation, and recruiting to support strategic objectives and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR Manager or HR Business Partner experience.
• Proven knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Experience across benefits, compensation, and/or recruiting.
• Ability to coach and influence managers and employees at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform HR Business Partner duties for assigned Underwriting divisions with consultative and tactical HR support.
• Coach and advise managers on employee engagement, performance, compensation, and talent development.
• Partner with leaders to address employee relations issues, assess risk, and recommend solutions.
• Support benefits, compensation, and recruiting and apply broad HR knowledge across functions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR programs, policies, and practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and confidentiality in sensitive matters.

Skills

HRBP experience

Employment law knowledge

Coaching & influencing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kinsale Insurance, headquartered in Richmond, VA, is a leading excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurance company. We provide innovative solutions for high-risk and complex property, casualty, and professional accounts that are not easily covered in the standard market.

We are hiring a Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees in our Underwriting divisions. This role partners closely with management to drive employee engagement, performance, and talent while ensuring compliance with employment laws and alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining high quality service.

Responsibilities

• Perform Human Resources Business Partner duties for assigned Underwriting divisions providing consultative and tactical HR support.
• Coach and advise managers on a wide range of workforce matters, including employee engagement, performance management, compensation, and talent development.
• Partner with leaders to address employee relations issues, assess risk, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Apply broad knowledge of human resource functions to support managers and employees across areas such as benefits, compensation, and recruiting.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance HR programs, policies, and practices to support business needs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resource Manager or HR Business Partner experience.
• Proven knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working across one or more HR functional areas, including benefits, compensation, and/or recruiting.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence managers and employees at various levels.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products is required.
• PHR or SHRM-CP Certification is preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kinsale

• Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities – Rewarding performance and initiative.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, and vision insurance with up to $3,600 (individual) or $7,000 (family) in HSA contributions per year.
• Work-Life Balance – Generous paid time off including 22 days of PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• Career Growth – Clear promotion paths, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
• Retirement & Security – Up to 6% matching 401(k) contributions on base salary and bonus, standard life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Continuous Learning – Annual $3,000 reimbursement for educational training and certifications.

Integrity & Responsibility

Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as a part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgement, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $120,000

This posted range is our best estimate; starting salaries may vary. Additionally, the posted range reflects only base salary and does not include annual bonuses, benefits, or reimbursements.