HR Business Consultant

HR Business Consultant

We are currently seeking an HR Business Consultant to join the Sentry team! As an HR Business Consultant, you will provide a broad range of strategic human resources consulting services to leaders within the business area(s) you support.

As an HR Business Consultant, you will:

• Build strategic relationships with business leaders and develop trust and business acumen to deliver on business needs.
• Identify, define and recommend solutions to address the needs of the business while taking account of the broad impact on the business and HR strategies.
• Utilize key business/HR metrics and data to monitor changes or trends and examines results. Communicate and provide interpretation of results to business units to influence outcomes and aid decision making.
• Lead and facilitate HR programs and services in line with the business area's strategic plan.
• Provide change management consultation to assigned business areas as needed.
• Provide strategic end-to-end HR consultant support from needs assessment through delivery and evaluation of implemented solutions.
• Execute on programs, processes, or resources that drive workforce development, engagement and retention for assigned business area(s).
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence to ensure consistency in communications and implementation of updates and changes.
• Provide additional programs, communications or resources in areas such as performance management, employee relations, recruitment, compensation, career development and leadership development to meet the specific needs of the business function.

Additionally, you will:

• Lead projects and act as the go-to change management advocate throughout the project life cycle.
• Partner or manage key processes related to employee relations, staffing, training, performance management, succession planning, compensation and benefits for business partners.
• Conduct reviews of HR activities to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
• Remains up to date on legislature and upcoming changes that impact on the business.
• May conduct investigations and gather and compile data on individual issues and make recommendations for action based on the compiled findings.

What it Takes:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and professionalism.
• Demonstrated business expertise with knowledge of HR processes and procedures and how they can be applied to business strategy to influence results.
• HR Generalist skills to include compensation, employee development, benefits, and organizational development.
• Thorough knowledge of major HR disciplines and demonstrated ability to provide HR support to their business partners at the highest level.
• Solid understanding of fair employment practices and regulations.
• Proven ability to navigate and manage complex employee relations issues.
• Previous change management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with business leaders.

What You'll Receive:

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you'll work in office.
• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry:

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!