VP, Human Resources

Come grow with James River Insurance!James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Inc. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork.We are proud of being recognized the past 5 years as one of The Top Workplaces USA.James River Group Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.VP, Human Resources Job SummaryProvide strategic oversight of enterprise-wide Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, Equity Administration, and HR Data & Reporting functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the Total Rewards strategy. Provide leadership, direction and coaching to the HR team to deliver service excellence, operational accuracy, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across all HR operations.Duties and ResponsibilitiesContinuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer ServiceManage core HR Operations functions and managers, including Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, and Data & ReportingEstablish operational excellence, service standards, and continuous improvement within HR operationsPrepare and maintain operational expense and salary budget for the HR and Operations departmentsWork with HR Managers to develop, implement and maintain personnel policies and procedures, including review and guidance on the employee handbookAssist the SVP, Chief Human Resources & Operations Officer and HR team with special projects as neededBenefits FocusLead the design, implementation and governance of comprehensive employee benefit programs, including health, welfare, retirement and wellness offeringsWork with internal stakeholders and third parties to evaluate and optimize benefit offerings, ensuring market competitiveness, cost effectiveness and employee engagementManage vendor selection, broker relationships and benefit administration partnersEnsure compliance with all applicable benefits-related regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLAOversee benefit audits, reporting and documentationPayroll FocusProvide oversight of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state and local regulationsSupport the implementation and ongoing maintenance of payroll controls, systems, and processes to support operational efficiency and audit readinessCompensation and Equity FocusEnsure compensation policies and structure are in compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulationsEnsure that base pay, incentive pay, and performance management programs remain competitive and align with the compensation philosophyLead and oversee the annual compensation cycle, including planning, execution and communication of annual salary increases and short-term incentive programs; ensure alignment with organizational goals, internal equity, and compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.Lead administration and governance of long-term incentive plans, partnering with Finance, Legal and external administrators to ensure compliance with equity plan rules, regulations and reporting requirementsOversee equity grant processes, vesting schedules, and transaction administration with equity administrator and internal stakeholdersSupport SEC reporting and audit documentation, including Proxy, CD&A, Form 10-K and related disclosuresHR Data & Reporting FocusProvide executive-level reporting and analytics on utilization and program impact in areas of responsibility, using data insights to drive improvements in total rewards strategies and workforce engagementOversee the optimization of HR systems and tools to meet business requirements, creating opportunities for automation and reducing manual system efforts while improving accuracy and consistencyKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExtensive functional knowledge of principles and practices of various areas of Human Resources to include compensation, benefits, payroll, equity administration and HR operationsExpertise in employee benefits laws and compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA)Strong understanding of payroll tax rules, wage & hour laws, multi-state complianceExperience with equity compensation plans and administration systemsDemonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence, and mentor staffExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSolid customer service and relationship building skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing and planning workload effectivelyAbility to manage change, ambiguity, delays, and unexpected events with flexibility and sound judgmentAbility to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information effectivelyHigh attention to detail, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness while consistently monitoring work to ensure qualitySolid conflict management skillsAbility to take initiative, anticipate customer needs, and make thoughtful, actionable recommendations for implementationAbility to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when performing all job dutiesProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Experience and EducationBachelor's degree requiredMinimum 10 years of Human Resources experience requiredMinimum five years management experience requiredSPHR/PHR or SHRM-CP/SCP preferredPlease note that this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship.#LI-AF1 #LI-Remote