Lead HR Business Partner, Claims Solutions

HR Business Partner - HG06AE

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

The Hartford has an exciting Strategic HR Business Partner role that will support our Claims Solutions functions. The Lead HR Business Partner will spearhead significant initiatives in alignment with The Hartford's objectives. As a member of the Claims HR Business Partner team this role will focus on organizational design and effectiveness, role and process reimagination, skilling for the future, talent management, culture and engagement, career pathways, and innovative acquisition approaches. The preferred location for this role is our Hartford, CT office on a hybrid basis; candidates who live near other Hartford office locations will also be considered, also for a hybrid work arrangement.

• Serve as a critical thought partner and advisor to our SVP, Claims Solutions, as well as Claims Solutions leaders and employees, demonstrating strong executive coaching and influencing skills to enhance organizational performance.
• Contribute to business performance by providing thoughtful consulting & coaching on people strategies, organizational design/effectiveness, and other human capital and/or business initiatives
• Proactively facilitate, design, and execute forward-looking people strategies including talent acquisition, organizational design and effectiveness, workforce planning, career development, skilling, performance management, engagement, succession planning, and retention strategies to build high-performing teams.
• Guide leaders to optimize compensation, reward, and recognition programs with strategic planning on these and all HR-stewarded people processes to develop approach and implementation.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and their impacts on the current and future workforce. Implement HR strategies to prepare for the future and ensure the organization remains competitive.
• Champion initiatives to cultivate a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement within both the Claims organization and the HR function; aiming to differentiate the employee experience and position the organization as the destination to work.
• Utilize data and analytics to identify trends and opportunities that inform people and business decisions.
• Help shape and drive the priorities of the Claims Culture program.
• Participate as a leader or member of project teams focusing on the HR function and cross-organizational initiatives.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a human resources business partner in a large corporate setting is required.
• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to consult, coach, build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives that influence business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to create, execute, and drive business outcomes through end-to-end talent management and development strategies.
• Experience developing and executing effective organizational design and structures.
• Experience leveraging data analytics to support and articulate a business case for change.
• Working knowledge of Data, Analytics, Generative AI and Emerging Technologies.
• Experience successfully leading organizations through change management.
• Strong business acumen, ability to connect the dots, take initiative, and display excellent independent judgment.
• Domestic travel is needed from time to time to meet with clients averaging 10-15% in a year; candidates based outside of CT can expect travel to be heavier in the first 30 to 90 days of the role to engage with clients and develop relationships.