Sr. H.R. Business Partner

Ameritas is seeking a Sr Human Resources Business Partner. In this position, you will formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver valued-added service to leadership and associates which reflects the organization's business objectives. Serve as a consultant to leadership on human resource related issues and partner on enhanced people leadership practices to promote performance improvement and organizational change.

This position will be fast-paced and will require operating with a sense of urgency while maintaining a service industry type of focus. This role will require adaptability and an ability to work through ambiguity in situations where opinions and viewpoints differ.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, associate benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do

• Work with HR Centers of Expertise to ensure consistency across the organization and to effectively launch and communicate new initiatives.

• Ensure consistency in administration of HR policies, procedures, and practices and ensure compliance with all labor and employment laws/regulations.

• Proactively seek new ways to deliver better business results and effectively lead organizational change.

• Work with both leaders and associates to provide guidance on associate relations issues and Ameritas policies to promote and develop a positive associate relations environment that is accountable, consistent, and responsive to leadership and associate needs.

• Strategize and collaborate with leaders in the effective implementation of "people programs" such as recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, inclusion & diversity, performance management, associate relations, and more.

• Provide coaching and support to leaders regarding organizational policies, procedures, and communication of key initiatives to support overall operational effectiveness and performance.

• Understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and development of people resources within the company.

• Partner with leadership to assess leadership capability, development, succession planning, and retention.

• Identify training solutions for teams and associates.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

• 1-3+ years of progressive work experience in Human Resources required.

• PHR (Professional in Human Resource) or equivalent certification desired.

• Knowledge of broad HR functional areas including HR compliance and laws, compensation, learning and development, and recruiting desired.

• Previous experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze data to facilitate effective decision making.

What we offer

• Our company motto is "Fulfilling Life" and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, associate well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.

• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.

• We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.

• A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you'd expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others.

• Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training, and career development opportunities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.