By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Colleague Resources Business Partner **PRIMARY PURPOSE** **:** To work with management to execute the planning and delivery of various CR programs and services and provide skillful coaching and consultative CR support to management teams and colleagues. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Builds and maintains effective collaborative relationships with the management team of assigned groups and leadership; proactively identifies issues before they affect productivity and turnover; and develops subject matter expertise in assigned business area(s). + Consults, coaches, and influences all levels of management regarding employment relations decisions (e.g. performance management, harassment, business conduct, job eliminations, restructuring and CR policies, practices and procedures. + Understands business cycles and staffing needs of the organization to assist in developing human capital strategies to build the capability of the workforce to meet business goals; assists in managing recruiting and staffing initiatives, counseling line managers in final selections, and compensation. + Ensures that all colleague matters are handled with a consistent and disciplined approach that is aligned with the company's vision and values. + Conducts timely, objective, and thorough internal investigations involving coordination and collaboration with other internal stakeholders and prepares all required documentation. + Ensures wage and hour compliance including unpaid overtime reviews. + Disseminates and facilitates colleague resources (CR) and organizational development training resources to front-line and leadership to assist them in developing their people management skills. + Works with the CR COE teams on compensation and benefits management, including salary surveys, job development and industry benchmarking, and payroll and salary administration. **ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Performs other duties as assigned. + Supports the organization's quality program(s). + Travels as required. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education & Licensing** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional designation related to this position preferred. **Experience** Six (6) years of human resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Human resources generalist experience a plus. **Skills & Knowledge** + Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues + Knowledge of human resources related laws + Excellent oral and written communication skills + PC literate, including Microsoft Office products + Analytical and interpretive skills + Strong organizational skills + Excellent interpersonal skills + Excellent negotiation skills + Ability to work in a team environment + Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies **WORK ENVIRONMENT** When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. **Mental** **:** Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines **Physical** **:** Computer keyboarding, travel as required **Auditory/Visual** **:** Hearing, vision and talking The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. . Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. **If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.** **Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**