The Human Resources Generalist position reports to the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources and supports the CRS HR Business Partners to deliver value-added service to our stakeholders that reflects the business objectives and values of Verisk. The HR Generalist maintains an effective level of business strategy, goals, and culture. This role is office-based in our Boston, MA location, which offers a flexible hybrid work model.
Ideal Candidate: Our ideal candidate embodies the HR skills of Data Orientation, Eco-Systems Thinking, and being Solutions-Oriented, while having an organized and proactive approach to their work.

Key Skills:

• Data Orientation: We love data. Whether it's spotting trends or considering a new process that will make us more efficient, we start with collecting and analyzing data and considering how we want to action on it. Once we action, we collect more data so we can measure our impact.
• Eco-System Thinking: As the people function of a global business, we collaborate with people around the world. We create relationships, purposefully listen to business strategy and employee feedback, and proactively identify ways we can support. While this role is centered on execution within the Americas, you will think about potential global impact of your efforts.
• Solutions-Oriented: We proactively figure it out. We experience barriers in our work, as does any team. Our approach is similar to LSS Green Belt learnings: we define the problem, measure it, and then present solutions that can solve it. We are looking for bold thinkers who enjoy solving problems, can create strategy to design an approach, and the work ethic to execute on them.
• Organized and Proactive: In this role where you support the HR team across a variety of projects, being organized is critical to success. From managing Microsoft Teams folders to being thoughtful about naming conventions for documents and folders, we expect a high-level of organization. Additionally, we operate in a highly proactive environment, where deadlines are met, and expectations are managed. Communication on project status is critical to success. This role requires 2 -3 days in the Boston office and can vary depending on business requirements.

Employee Relations

• Support the Performance Improvement Process ("PIP"), including consulting with the manager and employee, following up on deliverables, and proactively raising challenges
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues in conjunction with the Employee Relations Team. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Provide support and guidance to managers and employees to achieve the required results in line with company policies and local employment legislation
• Ensure consistency in HR approach across geographical locations
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal and financial teams as needed.
• Coordinates end to end actions for employee terminations

Employee Engagement

• Takes a true hands-on approach to all issues and successfully monitors the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement. Responsible for end-to-end process of the employee engagement survey process
• Analyzes onboarding and exit trends and metrics to develop solutions
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers on all HR related matters. Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Takes an active role in our functional units' quarterly town halls by providing employee data and input to content of town halls
• Serves as the point of contact for temporary remote work requests. Shepherd requests to various teams for review
• Works with HR team to update the Compass page, our business' intranet. This is a newly created page, and a great opportunity to make an impact with your creativity by suggesting content and managing the user experience
• Collaborates on Top Talent initiatives, including supporting the roll-out of a new approach, collecting and analyzing feedback, and reporting on success

Learning and Development

• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training and leadership programs. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met. Make recommendations to support training needs
• Monitors progress of completion rates and follows up with managers

HR Operations

• Maintain all employee data accurately to ensure that all organizational changes are processed and correspondence and material is professional, accurate and complies with local legal obligations

Compensation and Benefits

• Acts as point of contact for employees on questions related to payroll, company leaves, and benefits programs
• Assists with performance management and salary reviews/compensation analysis

Talent Acquisition

• Guide and coach hiring managers to initiate the recruitment process
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to provide guidance
• Confirm data accuracy, and approve requisitions and offers

Other

• Ad-hoc projects as needed

• Minimum of 2-5 years' hands on experience in an HR generalist or specialist capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, learning and development initiatives, HRIS management, performance management, recruitment and on-boarding.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline required.
• Creative and resourceful thinker, with demonstrated experience translating strategic goals and concepts into action plans and implementing initiatives at an operational level.
• Ability to manage competing, high-priority demands; prioritize workloads, and manage projects and multiple responsibilities against strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal/collaboration skills. Ability to establish credibility/rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
• Superior oral and written communication skills. Ability to adjust communication style based on the audience.
• Strong demonstration of analytical skills and ability to prepare executive-ready materials, including PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Strong business acumen
• Knowledge of Oracle a plus.

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About Us
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7, 000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions - provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions - supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions - offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Specialty Business Solutions - provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Catastrophe and Risk Solutions - provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.

Marketing Solutions - delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft - provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

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