AIG

Human Resources Business Partner

At AIG, we are your ally: experts at helping you understand risk, so together we can turn potential into progress.

  • People and culture

  • Full-time

  • Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Senior · A role for someone with advanced knowledge and skills. May involve mentoring, leading others or specialisation. Typically at least 5 years of experience.

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As a leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions, we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks, offering a broad range of products, including Liability, Financial Lines, Property, Global Specialty, Crop Risk Services, Personal Lines and Accident and Health. 

About the role

Make your mark in Human Resources At AIG, people are our most valued asset, the primary source of our competitive advantage and the foundation of everything we do. The HR team partners with business leaders to recruit, develop and retain top talent. We position our colleagues to reach their full potential by providing them with the tools and opportunities to develop their career while maintaining a work/life balance. With a focus on Culture and Inclusion, HR supports the business in fostering a sense of belonging and encourages everyone to be themselves in the workplace. We’re also committed to making a positive difference for our employees and in the communities where we work and live by encouraging colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs.

How you will create an impact In this exceptionally varied Human Resources Business Partner role, you will report into the Head of Human Resources, Pacific and work closely with leaders and employees to provide hands-on and strategic input, insight and advice on all people-related matters. Key HRBP accountabilities will include but not limited to:

  • Understand business strategies and help drive the people agenda in partnership with leadership to achieve business goals.
  • Strengthen our employment brand and showcase the work we do every day to support our employees & stakeholders.
  • Partner with business & stakeholders on all HR programs including workplace culture & inclusion, workforce planning, talent development, talent & succession planning, performance management, reviews & goal setting, compensation and benefits, on/off-boarding, safety & wellbeing, change management initiatives and employee relations. 
  • As a One-HR approach, partner with our COEs and HR Shared Services to provide support in the delivery and management of effective HR solutions, to provide optimum employee experience and to ensure consistency and compliance.
  • Collaborate with leadership to champion and accelerate a high-performance culture of excellence and inclusion in which our people feel engaged and inspired to discover their full potential and deliver top business results.
  • Provide accelerated learning, development, and career enhancement opportunities to retain and attract top talent.
  • Facilitate the development of an Employee Value Proposition plan that promotes employee retention and engagement.
  • Provide valued coaching and guidance on all HR matters such as performance, grievance and dispute resolution.
  • Ensure HR governance and practices are in compliance with the prevailing laws, code of conduct and policies.
  • Sustain a committed and inclusive culture by continuing to embed AIG’s Purpose and Values across all HR-related processes and activities, including volunteer/corporate social responsibility events, talent initiatives and health & wellness programs.
  • Drive risk management culture, with adequate risk assessment, including performance incentives and accountability.
  • Work with HR Analytics to prepare reports as required for leadership, board and regulatory means.
  • Support additional HR-related activity such as budgeting preparation, testing implementation of upgraded HRIT solutions, third party provider management and maintenance of local employee portal etc. What you’ll need to succeed
  • Proven track record of HR generalist experience with in-depth knowledge of HR management practices including strategic business partnering, organisational effectiveness, performance management, rewards & recognition, talent management & development, HR operation management, employee engagement and employment law.
  • Strong knowledge of the Australian labour legislation and employee relations landscape.
  • Ability to interface with various business clients and adeptly navigate a variety of opportunities and challenges.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships and credibility and establish effective collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate effective and impactful communication, and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
  • Excellent project management, prioritisation, and multitasking skills are critical for success.
  • Proven ability to balance competing priorities and drive strategic outcomes across multiple office locations.
  • Ability to have courageous conversations with leaders and employees with openness and integrity.
  • Experience in insurance or financial services industry with global matrix organisation beneficial.

What you'll be responsible for

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    Organizational Culture Development

    Understand and develop a strong and cohesive organizational culture

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    Internal Stakeholder Partnership

    Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand the business and advise on Human Resource matters

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    Implementation of People and Culture Projects

    Design and implement People and Culture projects to support the organization’s goals, and meet compliance requirements

Skills you'll need

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    Collaboration

    Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals

  • Prioritization

    Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions

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    Problem solving

    Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems

Meet the team

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