What You'll Do

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Include But Are Not Limited To

Supports and demonstrates IMA's core values
Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
Provides recommendations on ways to continuously improve the IMA people experience, taking into consideration data received from new hire and exit surveys
Responsible for building and maintaining successful relationships with leaders throughout assigned market, including Presidents, in order to gain understanding of business goals and opportunities for partnership
Continually monitors employment law and legal requirements for their assigned market(s) and administers HR policies and procedures within assigned client groups
Ensures company values are communicated and understood at all levels, provides clarity for the behaviors expected of all associates to fully engage in a mission-driven, high-performance culture
Helps lead risk management for more complex personnel issues within assigned market(s), working with Sr. HR Business Partners for guidance as needed
Supports the Talent Acquisition team by providing insight to hiring needs and interviews candidates when requested
Works with internal HR associates to ensure proper onboarding and transition practices throughout assigned market(s)
Prepares appropriate documentation for any promotions, salary adjustments, title changes, and transfers, ensuring data integrity and proper system/financial coding
Engages in conversations with managers on workforce planning and career development within teams
Gives guidance to managers regarding most compensation issues, sharing data, best practices, and company philosophy as needed
Partners with managers regarding hiring needs, opens requisitions for applicable area and obtains proper approval levels throughout the organization
Supports Corporate Benefits by keeping them informed of any medical leaves and/or accommodations needed, and answers benefit questions as needed, directing associates to Corporate Benefits for high level or complicated questions and circumstances
Supports IMA's performance management process by engaging with associates and managers, coaches on goal creation and monitoring, providing consistent and direct feedback, and documenting performance conversations as needed
Takes action on employee relations complaints and manages them appropriately according to legal compliance, as well as full and thorough investigation work as needed
Partners with HR Talent Management to support and drive professional development and manager training and coaching
Works with managers to write or revise job descriptions as needed
Performs special projects and duties as needed or assigned
Must be present in the office in-person a minimum of 3 days per week

You Should Have

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:

4 to 7 years of similar or related experience
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with MS Office products required
Demonstrates coaching and consulting skills with a history of collaborating with leaders in a geographically dispersed organization
Strong level understanding of federal and state laws regarding employment practices
Growing knowledge of the insurance industry
Strong organizational and time management skills
Exceptional attention to detail and high-quality standards
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to be clear, diplomatic, and persuasive
Possesses sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Competencies & Traits

Accountability
Active Listening
Adaptability
Coaching & Developing
Collaboration & Teamwork
Conflict Management
Continuous Learning
Driving Results
Decisiveness
Planning and Priority Setting
Self-Awareness

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:

Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Health Club Reimbursement, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the hiring range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. While this is the targeted range, final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Why Join IMA?

We've built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It's this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we're big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.

We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry.

2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
2023 Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces
2023 Denver Business Journal's Best Places to Work
2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
2021-2023 Inc. 5000's List of Fastest Growing Companies
2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal's Best Places to Work
2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal's Best Places to Work
2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Places to Work
2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal's Washington's Best Workplaces
2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal's Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
2021 Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work
2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce's Best Workplaces in Alaska
2021 Wichita Business Journal's Fastest Growing Companies List

Employment Type: Full Time