HR Partner

We’re a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. Berkley Risk is focused on providing self-insured entities program administration services and insurance operations which can include taking or sharing risk using Berkley paper. This capability allows us to customize both an insurance company option and a purely administrative option for our customers.

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner, working closely with the HR Leadership to execute the organization’s talent strategy and advance key HR initiatives across supported operating units. This role collaborates with leaders, employees, and HR partners to deliver expert guidance on all talent‑related activities, including recruitment and selection, employee retention, performance management, talent development, compensation planning, and employee relations. Through proactive consultation and strong business partnership, the HR Manager helps build organizational capability, strengthen engagement, and ensure consistent, effective HR practices.

The operating units this role will support are: Berkley Risk Administrators Company, LLC, Berkley Technology Underwriters, Berkley Human Services and Berkley Small Business Solutions.

Talent & Performance Management

• Partners with HR Leadership to provide consultation on performance management, talent development, succession planning, salary administration, training gaps, recognition programs, and employee conduct.
• Administers mid‑year and year‑end performance review processes, including goal setting and tracking.
• Assists employees with career development, performance improvement strategies, and conflict resolution.
• Assist HR Leadership in reviewing and providing guidance on performance improvement plans.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Assists HR Leadership in guiding management through employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations, ensuring legal compliance with HR Leadership and/or legal counsel.
• Participates in disciplinary meetings and terminations.
• Assists HR Leadership in the administration of ADA processes.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law.
• Works with HR Leadership to ensure company maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.

Staffing, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partners with leaders to identify staffing needs, job specifications, skills, and competencies and maintains the company’s library of job descriptions.
• Works with recruiting teams to support internal and external hiring, including interviewing and consulting on final hiring decisions.
• Ensures completion of new hire onboarding tasks within HR and department.
• Manages timely and compliant completion of I‑9 forms.

Training & Development

• Assists in designing, creating, and facilitating training sessions for managers and employees on topics such as performance management, engagement, communication, and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs and supports the development of programs to enhance organizational capability.

HRIS, Data Integrity & Process Management

• Manages and maintains employee and payroll data within Workday, including job changes, compensation updates, requisitions, terminations, etc.
• Proactively identifies process improvement opportunities and efficiencies across HR functions.

Engagement, Culture & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partners with HR Leadership and organizational leaders to drive employee engagement, retention, and productivity initiatives.
• Participate in engagement activities, including community events and company-sponsored programs.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and may lead or participate in projects aligned with company strategic initiatives.

Immigration & Employment Authorization

• Administers or supports initial and ongoing visa and immigration requirements for employees.

Additional Responsibilities

• May assist in various office administrative activities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 3-7 years of progressive HR experience
• PHR or SHRM-CP designation a plus
• Workday HRIS experience a plus
• Ability to make decisions incorporating diverse perspectives
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong customer orientation including strong interpersonal, communication and consultation skills
• Ability to manage and influence in a cross-functional matrix environment
• Strong discretion in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information exhibited at all times
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Extremely strong analytical and quantitative skills coupled with strategic/big picture orientation
• Excellent organization, prioritization and customer service skills to effectively follow-up on complex and
• detailed work activities
• Proven record of setting delivery commitments and meeting expectations

Education

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience