Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Job Summary

Join Our Growing HR Team at West Bend Insurance!

 

For over 130 years, West Bend Insurance Company has been a trusted provider of insurance coverage across the Midwest and beyond. We are excited to expand our HR team at our West Bend headquarters and invite you to be part of a company built on excellence, integrity, and responsibility.

At West Bend, we take pride in fostering a top-tier workplace culture, consistently recognized for our commitment to employees. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer a lucrative performance bonus plan and exceptional onsite amenities, including:

 

-24/7 fitness center-Health & wellness clinic-Full-service cafeteria-And much more!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Our Opportunity:

As a Senior HR Business Partner (Senior HRBP), you will be a key strategic partner to executive leadership and assigned business units. Your main responsibility is to align HR initiatives with business objectives, enabling organizational success. You’ll lead and execute people strategies that drive a relationship-based culture, prepare our workforce for the future, and influence change by guiding leadership through transformation efforts.

In this role, you will leverage HR analytics to provide actionable insights on workforce trends and talent strategies, helping leadership make informed, data-driven decisions. You will oversee associate relations, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. Your work will directly impact our business, empowering leaders to drive results while supporting long-term associate development and success.

 

Key Responsibilities and Expected Outcomes:

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement people strategies that align with organizational goals, driving measurable outcomes such as increased associate engagement and business performance.
• Provide actionable insights from HR metrics and analytics to help leadership make informed decisions on talent, workforce trends, and organizational design.
• Lead change management initiatives, guiding leaders through transitions, assessing impacts, and developing communication strategies to ensure smooth transformations.
• Oversee associate experience initiatives, ensuring a workplace culture that fosters engagement, inclusion, and alignment with company values. Lead efforts to proactively listen to associates, address concerns with integrity and professionalism, and implement strategies that enhance overall employee satisfaction and workplace effectiveness.
• Implement talent management strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, and performance management, ensuring the development of a strong talent pipeline.
• Mentor junior HR professionals, enhancing team effectiveness and promoting a collaborative culture within the HR function.
• Lead HR initiatives and projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals, best practices, and strategic objectives.

 

What You Bring to the Table:

• Proven Results: 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with a track record of successfully aligning HR strategies with business objectives and driving measurable results in organizational performance and workforce development.
• Change Leadership: Experience in guiding organizations through change, assessing impacts, and developing communication strategies that ensure successful transitions.
• HR Expertise: A deep understanding of HR metrics, talent management strategies, and organizational design, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Leadership Development: Experience in mentoring and developing junior HR professionals and coaching leaders, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture within the HR function.
• Employee Relations Mastery: