About Assurance

Assurance IQ is a technology company headquartered in Seattle. We were acquired by Prudential (NYSE: PRU) to further the joint mission of improving financial wellness across the world.

Our team of world class software engineers, data scientists, and business professionals work every day to expand our product offerings and the reach of our platform. We simplify the complex world of insurance and financial services into straightforward, valuable solutions to improve people's lives. We start by asking customers a few questions, so our system can learn about their needs; from there, our ground-breaking, proprietary platform takes over and analyzes the thousands of data points that make customers unique. This is how we create custom-tailored plans for each customer; plans built precisely for their needs and budget. Our platform serves as the intersection between customer and seller, technology, and the human touch.

At Assurance, we are innovative, persevering, collaborative, calculated, and authentic, and we're working together to improve the lives of millions!

About the Role

This position is responsible for supporting Assurance IQ, a wholly owned subsidiary of Prudential. The role will provide strategic consultative support on human capital matters related to the core HR functions, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer. This position will be responsible for leading a team of human resource professionals and will partner with business leaders to implement a comprehensive human resources business plan that drives a competitive advantage, strengthening Assurance’s ability to win in the marketplace.

Primary Responsibilities

• Define and drive HR’s strategic direction and lead a team of HR professionals.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive change, enhance organizational effectiveness, identify areas for improvement and develop/implement related strategies.
• Partner with the Head of Talent & Culture on performance development and OKRs.
• Lead team members, foster their professional development and growth, ensuring accountability through OKR’s and regular one-on-one meetings.
• Develop and implement a progressive and adaptive compensation and benefits program.
• Provide guidance and governance over the legal risks associated sourcing, interviewing, hiring and offboarding processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and confidante to senior leaders; coaching and consulting with management teams on people related issues.
• Partner with client groups in executing all cyclical processes such as annual compensation, performance management, and succession management.
• Serve as an advocate for Assurance through being a voice for both management and employees through active listening, providing objective feedback and consistently delivering on commitments.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local legal requirements.

Leadership Characteristics

• Demonstrate the highest levels of ethics, values and integrity; should be highly respected within current/previous organizations and within the industry as a trusted professional.
• Deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, high energy, capacity and the ability to manage multiple priorities as well as the ability to make decisions.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. Need to have the ability to flex as business conditions and organizational dynamics change. Remain calm and thoughtful, yet decisive under pressure.
• A disciplined approach, with a positive, constructive attitude toward managing.
• Adapt communication and style to meet colleagues’ needs and expresses information in a clear, direct way.
• Possess the ability, experience, and confidence to effectively manage change throughout the organization

Qualifications

• 10+ years HR experience with prior senior HR consulting responsibility, talent management and people leadership.
• Strong leadership capabilities to lead a team of seasoned HR professionals.
• Solid working knowledge in all major HR disciplines (employee relations, succession planning, compensation, diversity/EEO, learning and development, organization development/effectiveness, talent acquisition).
• Proven record of effectively operating at both a strategic and tactical level and demonstrated ability to manage multiple and diverse issues. Successful track record of relationship building, problem solving and demonstrating sound judgment.
• Solid experience on operational efficiency and high-performing cultures.
• Demonstrated experience as a trusted partner with senior leadership.
• Experience dealing with the HR demands that are unique to a distribution channel, sales environment and W2/1099 workers.
• Passion for working in an early-stage / hyper-growth environment.

Choose Assurance Because:

· Exceptional base salary plus bonus structure

· Comprehensive benefits which include, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more

· Unlimited paid vacation, sick leave, plus paid holidays.

· Growth opportunities, advance your career rapidly, we offer leadership development training and promote from within.

· Ongoing coaching and career development including individual and group coaching sessions.

· Fast paced, high performance environment.