About the role
Summary
Guidewire is looking for a Senior People Business Partner to join our growing People team and support our G+A function. This role will continue to evolve and change as the company grows and as the People team changes along with it to meet the business needs. You will be a trusted advisor, providing guidance on a range of HR matters to drive organizational success.
At Guidewire we look for people who are curious, inventive, and work to be a little better every single day. In our work together we aim to be smart, humble, hardworking and, above all, collaborative. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a dynamic and changing environment, who can have fun while getting a lot of great work done. If this sounds like a good fit for you, come join us.Job Description
What You Will Do
Collaborate with business leaders to understand their objectives and provide HR solutions that support the achievement of business goals.
Act as a strategic partner, advising on talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design..
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align our culture and performance with our rewards and reward strategies.
In partnership with our other People Partners, facilitate career development discussions and succession planning within business functions.
Partner with the Talent Management Team to identify training needs and support the implementation of talent development programs.
Utilize HR analytics to provide data-driven insights and recommendations for improving organizational performance.
Provide leadership to the team and support including coaching, mentoring, and professional development for Guidewire
Assist with the communication and rollout of updated or new people programs and policies
Work closely with leaders on change management initiatives, ensuring effective communication and support during organizational changes.
Collaborate with leaders to anticipate and address potential challenges related to change.
Collaborate with other People Team members across the globe in a positive and proactive way.
Performance Intervention Management: Oversee the Performance Improvement process from intake to completion, ensuring fairness, compliance, and quality execution. This includes briefing managers, reviewing plan content, tracking progress, and supporting formal review and closure meetings in AMER.
This role requires strong organizational discipline, sound judgment, and a passion for ensuring fairness and integrity in every People-related process.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum of 3-5 years of HRBP experience supporting senior leaders
Experience supporting G+A organizations is a plus
Ability to collaborate and proactively partner with teams across the globe.
Proven track record of identifying people problems and using strategic skills to drive and influence appropriate solutions within the business
Proven experience providing business insights to inform people strategy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and come up with creative solutions
Need be able to work at all levels of the HR “stack” - strategic, operational, and tactical
A knack for program management and operational excellence
BA degree strongly preferred
About Guidewire
Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.
As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.
For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.
Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.
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