Senior HR Business Partner

Dickerson Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Alera Group is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to leaders, providing hands-on HR support across a broad range of needs. You will coach leaders on employee relations, performance, and workforce planning, while helping implement programs that improve engagement and business performance.

The role requires experience moving between strategy and execution, credibility with leaders, and the ability to balance colleague needs with business priorities in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Strong experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, compliance, employment law, and leader coaching.
• Ability to advise, influence, and coach leaders at multiple levels with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
• Partner with business groups to develop people strategies aligning with objectives and retention.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, and policy interpretation guidance.
• Coach leaders while collaborating with HR leadership and Legal as needed.
• Support HR programs including onboarding, offboarding, performance reviews, compensation, engagement surveys, and training.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Coaching leaders

Business acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Master's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field

Job description

OVERVIEW

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Remote – Must reside in the Central Time Zone

Travel: Up to 15%

About Alera Group

Founded in 2017, Alera Group is one of the nation's leading independent insurance and financial services firms. We combine the strength of a national organization with the personalized service and expertise of local teams across Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, Wealth Services, and Human Capital Solutions.

Why Join Alera Group?

Collaborate with purpose – Work alongside colleagues who believe the best results come from strong partnerships, shared expertise, and supporting one another.

Build your career – Expand your expertise through meaningful work, continuous learning, and opportunities across a growing national organization.

Make an impact – Help shape the colleague experience and partner with leaders to build strong teams and support a growing organization.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you'll serve as a strategic advisor to leaders while providing hands‑on support across a broad range of HR needs. You'll coach leaders through complex employee relations and performance matters, support organizational and workforce planning, and help implement HR programs that strengthen engagement, retention, and business performance.

This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who can move comfortably between strategy and execution, build credibility with leaders at all levels, and balance colleague needs with business priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, workforce planning, and HR best practices.
• Partner with assigned business groups to develop and implement people strategies that support business objectives, colleague engagement, retention, and organizational growth.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and provide guidance on policy interpretation, employment practices, and compliance‑related issues.
• Coach and counsel leaders on colleague matters while partnering with HR leadership and Legal, as appropriate.
• Support and implement HR programs and initiatives including onboarding, offboarding, performance management, compensation administration, engagement surveys, training, and recognition programs.
• Analyze workforce trends and identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, culture, productivity, and retention.
• Support organizational change, workforce planning, and the integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Partner across the HR team to ensure consistent practices and a strong colleague experience across assigned business groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience serving as an HR Business Partner or in a comparable HR role.
• Strong experience with employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, HR compliance, employment law, and leader coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, influence, and coach leaders at multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance colleague needs, risk, and business priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong relationship‑building capabilities.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative, and growth‑oriented environment.
• Must reside within the Central Time Zone.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 15% based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, Sociology, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field.
• SPHR, PHR, SHRM‑SCP, SHRM‑CP, or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting multi‑state or multi‑location organizations.
• Experience integrating newly acquired businesses and supporting organizational change initiatives.
• Private equity‑backed company experience.
• Experience within insurance, financial services, or professional services.
• Familiarity with organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management strategies.

Compensation

Salary Range: $115,000- $130,000 annually, depending on experience

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Benefits

• Eligible colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Arrangement

This is a remote position for candidates residing within the Central Time Zone. Candidates located near an Alera Group office may have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

Travel Requirements: Domestic travel of up to 15% is expected based on business needs, including regional and national meetings and learning and development programs.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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Location Type

Remote