AVP, Human Resources | The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, ourmunities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring thismitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Human Resources Compensation Overview The annual base salary range proed for this position is a natione market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope,plexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the canate; and other conditions of employment. As part of ourprehensivepensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards. Salary Range $145,400.00 - $240,000.00 Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? This position acts as a strategic HR business partner across assigned business areas through the assisted development and execution of HR programs, policies, and solutions that help drive behaviors and attain business goals. Directs Human Resources Managers and Consultants in themunication, interpretation and administration of corporate human resources policies and programs. Strategically plans, develops and implements human resources policies and programs within gelines formulated by senior Human Resources management, and ensures policies and programs are implemented consistently across business groups. Proes leadership and strategic consulting to managers on the mostplex HR issues. Proes organization development leadership including human resource planning efforts. Manages and sets accountabilities for direct reports, where applicable. What Will You Do?

• Compensation:
• Consult and advise business partners on effectivepensation program and decisions at the unit and indiual level.
• Ensure themunication and execution of `pay for performance and other aspects of ourpensation philosophy.
• Organization Effectiveness:
• Maintain business partnership by participating in the business planning and management process and implementing strategies to support major initiatives.
• Implement appropriate change management, manager assimilation, team building and related tools and processes. Assimilate key talent into the organization.
• Assist with the needs assessment and determination of management and leadership training for business areas, in support of the Business Head/Lead Generalist.
• Performance Management:
• Ensure work environments and workplace practices promote a positive employee relations environment free of discrimination, harassment, or any form of unfair or hical practice.
• Conduct investigations, site assessments, and IDRs (all related forms ofplaints) that ensure objective evaluation and resolution of issues.
• Proe management with collaborative consultation on sensitive orplex employee relations issues.
• In support of the Business Head/Lead Generalist, review and monitor performance management process to ensure quality, timeliness and effectiveness for business.
• Accountable for the oversight of development and implementation of AAPs including goals andmunication with business groups.
• Proe training and consulting in effective employee performance management practices.
• Employee Development/Talent Management:
• In support of the Business Head/Lead Generalist, continuously assess the business areas talent pool andpetencies/readiness so that we execute a right person, right job, right time strategy.
• Ensure theentification and execution of business area s strategies to mitigate the risk of turnover of key talent.
• Proe assistance and support to management in developing an employee population which is diverse.
• Influence the use of tools such as skills assessment/gap analysis in order to better understand organizational talent.
• Deliver HR related training to organization i.e.: Performance Management, Sexual Harassment, Managing a Diverse Workforce.
• Staffing and Recruitment:
• Ensure we attract qualified and diverse pools of canates for job openings, utilizing the Talent Acquisition group as appropriate.
• Assist managers in the design of jobs and/or facilitates theentification of corepetencies and skill requirements across the business area to ensure consistency.
• Identify staffing trends across business organization which will assist management in addressing appropriate issues.
• Work Force Management:
• Proe supervision and management support to HR staff . Direct and oversee the performance and execution of all HR related activities. Facilitate development opportunities for HR staff.
• Serve as a conante, resource and sounding board to HR staff and business managers.
• Proe appropriate feedback and coaching to HR staff and business managers on their style, approach, and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Canate Have?

• Seasoned human resource professional, typically with ten or more years of experience with most experience preferred in a generalist position.
• College degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, business or other related course of study or equivalent.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of property casualty insurance helpful.

What is a Must Have?

• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with experience in a generalist role.
• Broad knowledge of human resources including organization development, employee relations, performance management,pensation and talent acquisition.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• P Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days P Time Off annually, plus nine ppany Hoays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program isprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program proes access to professional counseling services, life coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you’re eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deepmitment to themunities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers andmunities we serve. We aremitted to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results. If you are a canate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about ourprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers/life-at-travelers/benefits/ .