HR Business Partner

Norwalk · Hybrid

About this role

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.
 

Overview

Welcome to the HR and Organizational Effectiveness practice of Gallagher – a team of experienced HR consultants that provides customized and comprehensive solutions to every HR challenge, regardless of industry. As a trusted advisor for organizations large and small, the HR&OE team at Gallagher delivers strategic guidance and hands-on HR support to help organizations focus on their strategic goals. Whether it's filling human resources skills gaps or taking on entire HR functions, we design and deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of private, for-profit, and nonprofit companies alike.

 

With a growing team of more than 70,000 professionals worldwide, Gallagher empowers businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself – while experiencing The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence.

 

As a result of our ongoing growth, we are seeking an HR Business Partner to join our HR Consulting Services team.  This is an ideal role for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a client-facing role providing a wide variety of HR support and solutions to meet our clients’ needs as part of a collaborative team.


How you'll make an impact

  • Employee relations including advising on disciplinary actions, grievances and conflict resolution
  • Performance management, including researching platforms, developing programs, and full administration
  • Leave of absence administration across multiple states and guidance on accommodation
  • Full benefits administration, including but not limited to general benefits administration, monthly benefit reconciliation and managing open enrollment
  • Onboarding and termination administration
  • HRIS support - working in various systems
  • Assisting with policy development
  • Ensuring clients are in compliance with state and federal laws
  • Job description development and FLSA guidance
  • Serving as a mentor and point of escalation to our junior team members
  • Additional HR duties as needed

About You

  • 10+ years of experience within a dedicated HR function
  • Experience with benefits, employee relations, and/or policy and procedures development
  • Knowledge of state and federal employment regulations and Human Resources practices
  • Experience managing leave of absence cases, ideally across multiple states
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of general business practices
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and interact with all levels of management
  • Highly organized, able to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • High level of proficiency with Excel and HRIS/Payroll platforms and comfortable learning new technology systems as needed
  • Knowledge of HRIS systems preferred

Base: $48-$55 hourly. Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including skills and experience.


Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
  • Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
  • A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
  • The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Company at a glance

About Gallagher Bassett

We are the leading provider of claims and risk management services, helping people and companies prevent, manage and overcome the impact of risk. Our team of experienced professionals understands the nuances of your business and always delivers the outcomes that matter most to your organization.

Our story is one of strategic decision making, innovation, commitment to quality, and delivering excellent service. With these, Gallagher Bassett provides a unique suite of claims management and related consulting and technical services.

Gallagher Bassett introduced the Third-Party Claims Administrator (TPA) model to the local insurance industry. As pioneers in this fast-growing sector, we continue to set the benchmark for quality, customer service, and TPA systems across all insurance sectors.

We have operations in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Being part of a global organization gives us an advantage in technology, processes, personnel, and consulting services. This combination of global reach and local market expertise enables us to quickly and accurately assess any situation and provide an optimal solution. Our clients can rest assured that we fully understand their needs and are equipped to act whenever, wherever, and however required.

Founded1962
Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryInsurance
Location
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Top Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits programs
  • Career development opportunities
  • Ongoing learning

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