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Imagine being part of a team that’s not just shaping the future but actively driving it. At Davies, we’re at the forefront of innovation and excellence, blending cutting-edge technology with top-tier professional services. As a vital part of the global Davies Group, we help businesses navigate risk, optimize operations, and spearhead transformation in the insurance and regulated sectors.
As Senior HR Business Partner, you will work closely with the HR senior leadership team and senior leaders across the Americas to shape and deliver the strategic people agenda. You will build trusted partnerships, provide expert guidance and coaching, and lead people initiatives that support organizational performance, transformation, and growth.
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with senior leaders across the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and Bermuda to align people strategies with regional and business priorities. • Advise and coach leaders on employee matters, organizational priorities, and employment considerations across the Americas. • Drive the delivery of core HR processes and partner closely with HR centers of excellence to ensure an integrated, seamless experience. • Champion operational excellence by identifying scalable, technology-enabled improvements to HR programs, processes, and the employee experience. • Coach leaders to strengthen people management capability, navigate change, and improve individual and team performance. • Promote an inclusive, values-led culture that strengthens engagement, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the region. • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Reward partners to deliver regional hiring, career, development, and compensation priorities. • Guide leaders through annual performance, pay, promotion, and talent processes. • Lead succession planning with senior leaders, translating outcomes into targeted development, retention, and pipeline strategies.
Skills, knowledge & expertise
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred. • Seven or more years of progressive HR experience, including strategic partnership with senior leaders in a complex, multi-state and multi-country organization. • Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and ability to partner with local experts in Canada, Brazil, and Bermuda. • Proven experience in employee relations, investigations, performance management, accommodations, and organizational change. • Ability to build trust, coach senior leaders, challenge constructively, and influence decisions • Global mindset, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies. • Strong business acumen, judgment, and problem-solving skills. • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with credibility among senior audiences. • Results-oriented and adaptable, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on delivery. • Experience supporting dispersed teams across the U.S. and another Americas market preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Legal Notices
Benefits
At Davies North America, we are dedicated to supporting the well‑being and future of our qualifying employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans to support your health and that of your family
- A 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Time‑off policies, including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for non‑exempt employees
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
Benefit offerings, eligibility, and required employer contributions may vary based on role, classification, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including those tied to an employee’s primary work location.
Where required by law, the Company provides paid sick leave, paid family and parental leave, and other mandated benefits in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.
Diversity and Inclusion
Davies is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We believe that diversity of thought is essential for innovation and creativity, and we actively promote an environment where all voices are valued and heard.
Compensation Transparency: The salary range listed reflects the full compensation band for this role across all locations. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location, which may impact the final offer. We share ranges to remain transparent and consistent with pay equity practices.
Essential Functions The following responsibilities and expectations are considered essential to the successful performance of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
- Be available and able to perform job responsibilities during established work hours.
Background Check & Fair Chance Compliance
Any background check or review of criminal history, if applicable to the role, will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair‑chance hiring requirements.
Massachusetts Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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