People Partner - Boston, MA, United States - Simply Business

Description

Simply Business is more than our name. It's how we approach insurance: Make it clear. Make it simple. Make it affordable. By combining exceptional talent, technology, data, and knowledge, Simply Business is the go-to online insurance brokerage that protects small businesses and the entrepreneurs who work hard to build them.

We want team members who have the drive to challenge boundaries. If you're smart and passionate about delivering brilliant customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

As members of the People Team, we are the champions of our greatest strategic asset: Our People. We are passionate about driving business impact and delivering an exceptional employee experience.

As a People Partner , you are integrated into your designated business area where you will leverage your deep understanding of the business objectives to provide expert insight and leadership around all things people-related, including people strategy and planning, organizational health and talent management. You will partner with cross-functional groups of subject-matter experts to design and execute the strategy and plans for our people.

For your designated area of the business you are responsible for:

• You have a deep understanding of the specific business objectives and talent needs (i.e. headcount, competencies, people challenges etc.) of your area
• You lead the development and execution of a high impact people strategy and plan for your area that is aligned to company, business and HR team objectives
• You focus on the development of leadership skills and EQ across your area
• You support your business partner in managing transformation and change

Acting as a Trusted Advisor and Coach:

• You are an active and trusted member of your business partner's leadership team, as well as a member of the People Team
• You serve as a trusted consultant and advisor, offering thought leadership to your business partner, on all people-related matters
• You provide insightful people-related data to guide decision making and solution development
• You coach business partners on leading and managing their organizations with an emphasis on EQ
• You coach and mentor all team members for your area as required
• You encourage, motivate and guide individuals and teams in learning and improving effectiveness, leadership and EQ

Organizational Health:

• You take a data-driven and agile approach to all decision-making and delivery - you measure the impact of your programs and activities and iterate as required
• You lead the design and deliver innovative, revolutionary and high impact (measured) solutions for our people
• You work closely with your business partner to ensure that we have the right organizational structure in place to deliver the business objectives

Partnering with the Talent Experience Team to ensure:

• We have the right people in the right roles- you will support recruitment for your area ensuring we only hire exceptional talent with excellent cultural fit
• We have effective onboarding programs in place for new starters
• We have the right development programs and training in place to support our top talent - you foster a culture of learning
• We have the right management training programs in place
• We are rewarding and recognizing our talent effectively
• We have the right performance management processes in place
• We have succession plans in place

Operational Excellence:

• You work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless and high level delivery of our people strategy and plans and talent management programs
• Employee relations: you will partner with the ER Team serve to partner primary on ER issues, ensuring that the appropriate expert actively responds to and addresses concerns in a timely, cost efficient manner.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is passionate about business impact – a People Partner who understands the strategic value HR has in delivering a business's key objectives
• Proven strategic skills - you have a track record of developing high impact strategies and plans
• You have demonstrated experience of supporting scale - ideally experience of supporting a growing technology and/or product teams
• You have demonstrated leadership skills and strong business acumen
• You have a track record of designing and delivering innovative solutions using your creative and critical thinking skills
• You have demonstrated coaching and facilitation skills
• You also have some experience in most of the following areas: organizational design, succession planning, performance management, business consulting, talent development, talent management, data analysis, and ideally some experience in employee relations
• You have demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills - the ability to analyze data, understand trends and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis
• You have excellent communication and consulting skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior leaders and a complex set of stakeholders
• You have experience of working in agile/lean environments
• Passion and enthusiasm for making Simply Business the best place to work in Boston (this is what we can't teach)
• The ability to challenge us We want people who can come in and shape the future of this business and not be afraid to raise questions and help us improve

What are the benefits?

Here are some of the great benefits and perks that come from being a Simply Business employee:

• A salary that reflects your experience, our pay policy, and the market we're in from your first day

• Group plan for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance coverage

• Participation in the Company's bonus program

• Participation in 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match

• Commuter benefits to help cut down on parking and public transit costs

• 25 days of vacation time plus 10 sick days and 10 company holidays

• A genuine investment in your learning and development

• Annual company trip, regular outings, and volunteer opportunities

• An awesome WeWork office with cold brew coffee and other beverages on tap, local pop-up events, and more

Simply Business is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to welcoming and helping to grow employees within an inclusive & diverse culture. And that commitment starts with our interview process.

Once you apply, your info will be reviewed in a committee with employees from different levels, teams, and experiences. We pride ourselves on fostering a sense of community, which is only made stronger by each individual at SB, so you'll have the opportunity to meet a variety of people throughout the process. Get excited

What's going on with work from home and return to the office?

At Simply Business, we've shifted to a hybrid working model, meaning we have employees working virtually and in the office at any given time. That means our SBers have more choice and greater flexibility to work in a way that's best for their particular job, their teams, and their lives.

There are times when working together in person is the best way to get things done. We know that taking time for in-person connections in our hubs (that's what we call our offices) contributes to our community and our culture - it's what makes SB great and helps us stand out, which is one reason why we were listed on BuiltIn's Best Places to Work in Boston for 2023 It also helps to accelerate trust, collaboration, and innovation, which in turn leads to better results and customer outcomes. We expect our SBers to connect in their hubs at least four times a month. That said, there's no one-size-fits-all solution, so we expect all SBers and their teams will find the operating rhythm that works best for them.

If you're wondering what it might be like for you at Simply Business, our Talent Acquisition team is happy to answer any questions.

Most of our interviews will still take place over Zoom; however, depending on the role, there may be the opportunity/expectation to meet members of the team in-person. If it looks like you could be a good fit for the role, we'll ask you to interview on Zoom first regardless – you'll need WiFi and a laptop, or a 4G-enabled smartphone. If you don't have access to either of these, or you need support with your application, get in touch with us at

Please email us with any questions or if you want to pause your application for a bit – we'll be happy to keep you updated on future opportunities like the one above.

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