HR Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven HR Business Partner to align our People Leadership & Culture initiatives and functions with business objectives and business needs. This role is based in our Jersey City, NJ location which has a flexible hybrid work model.  The responsibilities of the HR Business Partner will include: TALENT MANAGEMENT: Support talent management initiatives including making training recommendations for employees.  Work closely with Talent Development to monitor, track and support education and training programs, policies and their outcomes. Uses analysis, strategy and operational prioritization to assess performance of teams and individuals. Support Leaders with the succession planning process.CONSULTATIVE GUIDANCE: Consult with managers and employees on a myriad of questions, partner with HR leaders and the legal and financial teams as needed to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance concerning employment.WORKFORCE PLANNING: Support, sustain and improve HR’s programs in support of Verisk’s workforce. Maintain the workforce plan and collaborate with Finance to track hiring.MARKET AWARENESS: Understand business goals, customers’ needs and strategies in order to partner to support objectives, productivity, and development of HR best practices and policies within respective business unit.PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Meet with employees and managers and develop performance improvement plans. Conduct effective, thorough and objective analysis and guidance of performance related issues, and partner with colleagues to improve them. Track progress of employee completion to report to BU.  Conduct exit interviews.OWNER OPERATOR: Provide expertise in the following areas: career planning, performance management, understanding top talent needed for business acceleration, coaching, data analysis, compensation and rewards, employee relations, learning and development, recognition programs.CULTURE INNOVATOR: Partner with HR Leaders and drive specific steps and action plans to cultivate engagement.  Utilize diagnostic and project management orientation to drive change, build trust and deliver visible results. Build culture through engagement, programs, defining values, developing people and creating an inclusive and diverse workforce.  Build a performance oriented inclusive culture where people feel welcome, engaged and connected in persistent service to our customers.PROJECTS:  Participate and contribute to business wide special projects as required.