Director, HRBP - Group Benefits

　　General Information

　　City/Cities

　　Bridgewater

　　State(s)

　　New Jersey

　　Country

　　United States

　　Working Schedule

　　Full-Time

　　Work Arrangement

　　Hybrid

　　Travel Required

　　25%

　　Relocation Assistance Available

　　No

　　Posted Date

　　20-Dec-2023

　　Job ID

　　1306

　　Description and Requirements

　　The Role :

　　The Director of Human Resources for US Group Benefits at MetLife provides HR leadership, strategic consulting and guidance. This position partners with GB management on issues related to the insurance industry, the geographic movement of work, change management, operating model and organizational design/development and plays a supportive role in the delivery of all change affecting employees. In addition, this role will broker services from MetLife’s HR Centers of Expertise to deliver in the areas of HR data analytics, compensation, learning and development, talent management and acquisition, diversity & inclusion and global mobility in support of business goals.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Provide partnership, advice, consultation and intelligence regarding organizational effectiveness to business leaders.

　　Analyze and present key metrics insights to address business results, goals and objectives and make recommendations to drive targeted action plans to address areas of opportunity.

　　Ensure policies, procedures and practices are implemented (defined and developed where appropriate) consistently and efficiently across the organization and that the organization is fully compliant with all aspects of the laws pertaining to employment in the workplace.

　　Keep management and employees informed of MetLife’s HR policies and administrative practices, and of proposed changes that will affect their operational effectiveness; devise and develop effective communication between and among management and employees on all policy changes.

　　Collaborate with HR partners and COEs across MetLife to execute the enterprise strategy, participate on cross-functional initiatives/projects/programs, expand network and sphere of influence, and manage business as usual (BAU) matters.

　　Partner with the business to provide thought leadership and consultation on organizational health strategy, action plans, and implementation to enhance employee engagement and productivity.

　　Partner with respective GB leadership teams to strengthen the leadership pipeline and succession planning efforts through coaching, counseling, and L&D efforts.

　　Leverage HR COEs to deliver full suite of HR capabilities and resources that support the achievement of business and enterprise goals.

　　Key Relationships :

　　Reports to: Vice President, Human Resources – US Business

　　Key Stakeholders : GB leadership teams, GB HR Business Partners, HR CoE Partners

　　Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

　　5+ years of professional HR experience with a global function in a matrixed environment.

　　10+ years of working globally and familiarity with cultures outside of the US and non-US labor practices.

　　Accomplished change management leader, able to operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment and to exhibit the necessary gravitas in senior staff meetings.

　　Ability to build, maintain and influence relationships with senior management and HR leadership team members globally to broker services for clients and to participate positively and actively in the HR global network.

　　Strong people management/development skills and experience with the ability to coach and train.

　　Strong problem-solving skills in support of senior management in working through a path to the delivery of goals & initiatives as it relates to people.

　　Strong quantitative measurement, budgeting, and management reporting and analytical skills.

　　Undergraduate degree required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

　　Leadership Competencies:

　　Thinks Strategically – Sets direction aligned to the company’s strategy, applying external and global perspective to meet local and global needs.

　　Drives Results – Sets aggressive goals and is accountable for continuously driving improved performance, leading change and ensuring high standards.

　　Focuses on Customers – Promotes customer centricity and ensures focus on creating great customer experiences to achieve competitive advantage.

　　Motivates People – Gains people commitment to achieve business objectives through clear communication of the company’s vision and flexing leadership styles to inspire high performance.

　　MetLife:

　　MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

　　We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with more than $500 billion in managed assets as of December 31, 2016. We are ranked #42 on the Fortune 500 list for 2017. In 2017, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the second year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

　　If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

　　MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.