Regional Chief Human Resources Officer - Mid Atlantic

USI Holdings (www.usi.biz) is the 10th largest insurance broker in the US. Founded in 1994, USI is a leading distributor of insurance and financial products and services to businesses throughout the United States. USI is headquartered in Briarcliff Manor, NY, and operates out of 68 offices in 19 states. USI is an equal opportunity employer and?encourages diversity in the workplace.

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USI is currently searching for a Regional Chief Human Resources Officer for it's Mid Atlantic region based out of Norfolk, VA office.? S/he will be the primary business partner for the overall leadership and coordination of the Human Resources function for the region. Advocates and models the USI core values.? Understands the business strategy, organization and capabilities of USI and how HR supports the achievement of business goals.

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S/he will?act as business partner to?an entrepreneurial sales region with limited support and should have depth in the following competency areas:

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Strategic Recruiting

????????? Develops and implements a strategic staffing plan for both production and non-production positions that supports the business goals.

????????? Utilize resources to ensure the recruitment of high quality talent consistent with the desired company culture.

????????? Minimize need for external recruiters and consultants and reduce time-to-fill.

????????? Support Corporate-wide staffing initiatives-champions the full utilization of people across the organization.

????????? Ensure compliance with company equal opportunity policy, affirmative action plans federal and state regulations.

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Training and Development

????????? Operationalizes performance management and feedback tools that support business strategies and values.

????????? Facilitates succession planning process at Region and Op Co level including:

-????????? Overseeing individual development plans for entire Region with a key focus on the leadership group.

-????????? Identifies ?rising stars? and ensures gap planning is sufficient.

-????????? Fosters intra region and internal company transfers to support development action plans.

????????? Work with managers and employees in monitoring the progression of employee through the organization, providing career counseling and development planning when appropriate.

????????? Identifies regional training and development requirements by conducting needs analysis on organization results, job requirements, operational problems, company plans and forecasts, and current training problems.

????????? Provide leadership, orientation, new manager, and sexual harassment awareness training.

????????? Manage processes to ensure that performance and pay/reward/recognition programs are appropriately linked.

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Performance Management

????????? Drive performance management for region.

????????? Facilitate goal setting and performance management expectations.

????????? Ensure common review date for all evaluations is in compliance with company standards and that these assessments and subsequent rankings differentiate performance.

????????? Continue to ?raise the bar? on performance standards.

????????? Actively manage, coach and act on under performers.

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Acquisitions

????????? Act as Region HR lead on mergers and acquisitions, serving as, or assisting respective field generalist with due diligence, serving on teams/committees, aiding in decision making, communications, etc.

????????? Work with appropriate generalist and unit leadership to ensure consistent employee communications, smooth integration and transition for affected employees.

????????? Spearhead the assimilation of newly acquired executives.

????????? Conduct talent assessment of newly acquired organizations.

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Employee Relations

????????? Ensures HR processes and programs enhance and support customer initiatives.

????????? Provide pro active employee relations guidance to resolve people issues and ensure the organization?s compliance. Provide counsel and assistance with terminations.

????????? Implement company programs and policies that allow USI to attract and retain employees and drive high productivity and morale.

????????? Keep abreast of local and state legislation affecting HR practices and procedures, train management and monitor company policies accordingly to ensure compliance.

????????? Coordinate benefit, compensation and reward & recognition programs.

????????? Dotted line responsibility for Office HR Specialists.

????????? Assists on other special projects as necessary.

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Employee Survey

????????? Partner with Corporate HR colleagues in rolling out employee survey throughout the organization, and then work with respective client groups to deliver action plans against critical areas for development.

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Employee Communications

????????? Support company?s HR communication efforts in all areas throughout the region.

????????? Provide communication assistance to managers and executives to maximize employee understanding of company business goals, projects and policies?and set the standard for content of employee communication material including their distribution and timeliness.

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Qualifications

????????? 7+ years as Human Resources Professional, 3+ years of experience in a management role preferred.

????????? BA in HR/Business Administration or related field required.? MBA preferred.

????????? Experience in the insurance/financial services industry required.? Insurance / Financial Services brokerage experience a plus.

????????? Superior interpersonal, leadership, verbal/written communication and presentation skills.

????????? Strong project management skills, manages a project to completion, achieving the desired results in a cost efficient manner.

????????? Displays and embodies team orientation, ability to develop, maintain and utilize relationships at all levels.? Can work effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve common goals.

????????? Successful track record in working independently with limited reports.

????????? Knowledge of the principles of Human Resources management.

????????? Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using sound judgment that is consistent with business standards, practices, policies, procedures and regulations.

????????? Basic core competencies in Employee Relations, Leadership Development and Recruitment.

????????? Familiarity with a variety of Training ?best practice? concepts, procedures and their implementation.

????????? Desire to travel regionally 40% (Philadelphia ? DC ? Norfolk, VA where the position is located) and support a fast growing, entrepreneurial, sales driven business.

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EOE. Send resumes to usicareers@usi.biz job code Reg. CHRO Mid Atlantic

No relocation will be offered with this position

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