Sr. HR Business Partner

Acrisure; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid family leave

Job summary

Acrisure is seeking a Sr. HRBP for its Growth organization. You will act as a strategic HR liaison, aligning talent priorities with business goals, and support high-performance cultures in fast-paced teams.

Responsibilities include advising leaders, guiding HR strategies, and fostering employee engagement across commercial groups. On-site collaboration is expected to enable effective change and development.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and organizational behavior.
• Proven experience facilitating workforce planning processes.
• Experience with talent reviews and succession planning.
• Ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate across all levels.
• Experience managing complex employee relations and driving change.

Responsibilities

• Identify talent opportunities and reflect workforce implications in business plans.
• Evaluate HR demand and offerings based on business needs and trends.
• Execute HR solutions and capabilities.
• Partner on hiring, onboarding, and pipeline development with Talent Acquisition.
• Guide leadership on HR strategy for organizational changes.

Skills

HR best practices

Employment law

Organizational behavior

Workforce planning

Talent management

Change management

Relationship building

Cross-functional communication

8+ years HR experience

3+ years Growth function support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

About Acrisure

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more.

Job Description

About Acrisure

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more.

In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.

Job Summary

We’re in search of a dynamic HR professional that enjoys pursuing ambitious goals and winning with a team to join us as a Sr. HRBP supporting our Growth organization. In this role, you will serve as a strategic liaison between HR and the business, partnering closely with Growth leaders to align talent priorities with business objectives. You’ll act as a trusted advisor and change agent, helping enable organizational growth, strong leader effectiveness, and employee engagement across commercial teams. This role requires strong business acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, success mentoring and developing HRBPs, and a proven ability to drive HR strategies that support a high-performance culture within fast-paced, growth-oriented teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify the most pressing talent opportunities and challenges for respective client group(s) and ensure the workforce implications are reflected in business plan.
• Inform HR priorities; evaluate demand for new or adjusted HR offerings from business or trends.
• Execute existing and new HR solutions and capabilities.
• Partner on hiring and development and advancement of team members; this includes working with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to fill open positions, onboard new hires and build strong pipelines.
• Understand external trends in the marketplace and make recommendations on how those could affect internal employees.
• Oversee and take a proactive approach to Employee Relations, and make recommendations by providing guidance, interpreting policy and issue resolution.
• Work with leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support the successful integration of organizational changes, including strategic, structural, technological, and people-oriented changes.
• Play a pivotal role in managing change and uncertainty among employees, providing guidance and support throughout transitions. This involves clear communication, leadership alignment, and employee involvement to facilitate the change journey.
• Facilitate cultural integration processes by identifying cultural differences, fostering open dialogue, and implementing activities to build a cohesive and inclusive environment.
• Actively participate in ensuring smooth and efficient onboarding for new hires and offboarding experiences for departing employees.
• Focus on retaining key talent by identifying critical individuals and implementing strategies to keep them motivated and committed to the organization. This might involve retention plans, competitive compensation, and growth opportunities.
• Evaluate individual or unique roles as part of the larger business. Help address each role’s relative value to ensure that employees are compensated fairly and competitively. Partner with the Compensation team to recommend the right balance between base salary, bonuses, and other incentives.
• Help identify and develop high-potential employees, ensuring there are leaders in place to fill critical roles in the future.
• Collaborate with managers to create career development opportunities for employees, fostering a culture of growth and advancement.
• May also be involved in designing and delivering training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Help managers implement performance management systems, ensuring that employees are regularly evaluated and given feedback.
• Maintain transparency and open communication channels to keep employees informed, address concerns, and manage expectations to minimize anxiety and build trust.
• Acts as a steward of the organization’s HR policies and procedures. These responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, including gathering feedback, running audits, and continuous monitoring and adaptation to keep HR data and services effective and efficient.
• Act as strategic advisors to leaders, providing coaching and support as they navigate the complexities and lead their teams through change.
• Enable collaboration and networking both within the HR function and throughout the organization
• Listen to the problems of the business, challenge business leader assumptions, inform and/or educate leaders about the talent implications of decisions, and then present alternate explanations and ideas.
• Reprioritize actions for immediate implementation of ad-hoc topics or assignments.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and organizational behavior
• Proven experience facilitating workforce planning processes
• Familiarity with and solid experience facilitating talent management processes, such as talent reviews and succession planning
• Strong ability to influence, build relationships, and communicate across all levels of an organization
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations issues and driving change
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, or matrixed environment preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Finance or Insurance industry

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; or a recognized equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 or more years in progressive HR with geographically distributed employee populations
• 3 or more years supporting Growth or other commercial functions (sales, marketing, business development, producer, or revenue-driving teams

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification
• Familiarity with Workday
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (PP, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Pay Details

The base compensation range for this position is $125,000 - $160,000. This range reflects Acrisure's good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Why Join Us

At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, New York.

Employee Benefits

• Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
• Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
• Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
• Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
• … and so much more!

This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.

Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting [e-mail].

Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.

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