About Specialty Program Group:
Specialty Program Group (SPG) is the wholesale & MGA division of HUB International. SPG acts in a holding company capacity acquiring best in class underwriting businesses to operate independently under discrete brands (portfolio companies).

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Business Partner will provide support for SPG businesses. This position will be hybrid in our Chicago Office: 150 N Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2-5 years of generalist/HR Business partner experience including employee relations, project support, employee engagement, and HRIS system updates.
• Experience working with HR SME teams like payroll, benefits, compensation, and recruiting, to answer employee and manager questions and deliver on key initiatives.
• Bachelor degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in the insurance/financial services industry and/or experience with technology clients strongly preferred
• A solid understanding of the ever changing state laws and proficiency or a desire to learn about HR legal requirements across the US and Canada is preferred.
• Experience remotely supporting employees in multiple locations and countries is desirable.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency – Excel, PowerPoint, and Workday (HRIS) are essential. Familiarity with Kronos is also helpful.
• Experience keeping track of and processing multiple types of employee transactions across HRIS systems.
• Proven oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact at all levels
• Detail oriented and organized when reviewing, consolidating, and manipulating employee data.
• Project management skills and demonstrated opportunities to drive change initiatives in the organization
• Ability to influence business decisions using data analysis and analytics.
• Experience working in a fast paced environment with constantly changing business needs and demands.
• Adaptability and ability to handle ambiguous situations.
• Success driving local/on-site community building and engagement initiatives.
  Disclosure required under applicable state or municipality regulations: The expected salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

• Business Partner consultation - Provide direct HR partner support to SPG businesses and leaders. This individual will have direct contact with several of SPG’s leadership team members and business leaders. They will need to understand the business, troubleshoot talent issues, and address employee relations and engagement concerns. They will work closely with our COE’s and other SPG HR colleagues to deliver key services and expertise.
• Project leadership – Drive and participate in talent initiatives to create and implement best practices across SPG. These projects focus on all aspects of an employee’s lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, employee development, succession planning, and the employee value proposition.
• Employee relations and advocacy- Advise managers and employees to resolve employee relations issues including coaching, researching/investigating situations and recommending business driven, proactive, and inclusive solutions. Act as an SME for HR team members and leaders and a coach/role model for the employees on the SPG HR team.
• Performance Management – Drive more efficient and effective ways to educate employees and leaders on performance management processes and culture.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community – Provide partnership and thought leadership to Talent Acquisition and our leaders to promote diversity of thought, perspectives, inclusive practices, policies, and behaviors, and equitable treatment of all employees and customers.
• Compliance – Deliver organizational initiatives and projects that build on our compliance efforts across the United States.
• Compensation – Ensure pay practices are equitable and competitive, partnering with our Compensation COE and with Finance as needed. Key initiatives include the merit and bonus payout process, internal equity reviews, job architecture, and career ladder/lattice creation and opportunities.
• Mergers and Acquisitions – Support M&A activities as needed
• Data Analytics & Storytelling – Leverage scorecards and various digital tools and spreadsheets to collect, analyze, and communicate key data to leaders to facilitate educated and informed business decisions.
• Communication – Create and design content and educational material for employee and manager development. Keep employees and leaders informed through regular talent updates in collaboration with team members and HR SME’s.
• Cross-HR collaboration – Work with SPG HR and corporate COEs to deliver the best employee experience in a highly decentralized organization.