Vice President, Human Resources

Vice President, Human Resources

MarshBerry is growing! We are seeking a VP, Human Resources to join our team. We have a people first, fast paced, collaborative culture with plenty of opportunity for growth. MarshBerry has been successful in achieving growth objectives because the trust our clients place in our talented team of professionals, and all MarshBerry colleagues play a critical role in directly or indirectly cultivating those trusted relationships. MarshBerry provides an environment where employees can learn, improve and realize their career goals. We offer competitive benefits, new challenges, and learning experiences.

Job Details

Position Summary:

MarshBerry is seeking a VP, Human Resources for our Beachwood, OH location. The VP, Human Resources serves as a strategic business partner to the leadership team and is responsible for designing, leading and executing the firm’s people strategy to achieve the company’s business plan and growth objectives. The VP of Human Resources leads and develops the HR team to accomplish goals with a focus on attracting, developing, engaging and retaining top talent.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership team to ensure Human Resources initiatives are in line with MarshBerry’s strategic business plans.
• Lead the HR function through periods of strategic transformation, including overseeing HR integration for acquisitions, supporting international expansion, and ensuring seamless alignment of people processes as the organization scales.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, and change management.
• Lead, coach, and develop HR team, fostering a high performing, collaborative environment. Build scalable HR infrastructure, systems, and processes to support growth.
• Oversee, evaluate and continuously improve HR programs such as recruiting, total rewards, learning and development, workforce planning, performance management and employee engagement.
• Lead the HR Business Partner function to support leaders with performance management, employee relations, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, programs, and employment practices while balancing business needs and risk management.
• Address complex employee relations matters with discretion, sound judgment, and legal awareness.
• Build leadership development and succession planning programs to ensure a strong internal pipeline of future leaders.
• Promote a continuous learning culture and oversee learning and development strategies that support technical, leadership, and career development.
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to compensation and benefit programs to ensure MarshBerry offerings are attractive and competitive.
• Champion the culture, values and employee experience across the organization. Lead employee engagement initiatives and advance diversity, equity and inclusion strategies.
• Oversee HR policies, processes, and controls to mitigate risk in a regulated, client-facing environment.
• Leverage HR analytics and reporting to inform decision-making and measure impact.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, vendors, and HR consultants as needed.
• Perform special events and/or projects as assigned.

Selection Criteria

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related degrees. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Human Resources designations such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP are preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive human resources experience, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Prior experience in professional services, investment banking or financial services preferred.
• Proven experience leading multiple HR functions (Recruiting, HRBP, L&D, Total Rewards) with strong HR Generalist and HRBP experience required.
• Strong business acumen with ability to operate as a strategic advisor at the executive level.
• Proven track record of success in a fast paced, high growth environment. 

Other:

• Experience with various HRIS. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.

• Exceptional organizational skills.

Working at MarshBerry

Who We Are:

MarshBerry practices The Collaborative Way which encourages employees to adhere to these five principles: listening generously, speaking straight, being for each other, acknowledgement & appreciation, and honoring commitments. We are committed to fostering an environment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We strive to educate our current and potential employees in these areas, while continuing to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

What We Do:

MarshBerry provides consulting services in the financial services industry primarily to independent insurance agents, brokers and carriers, as well as wealth and retirement plan advisors. Our services include but are not limited to financial, operational, sales management, merger and acquisition advisory, peer-to-peer exchange and information services. We are recognized in the financial services industry for providing innovative and customized solutions to our clients, with whom we build trusted advisor relationships. At MarshBerry, our mission is to help our clients learn, improve and realize their value. Our clients credit us for providing the vision, tools, and discipline to help them reach their strategic goals.

It’s one thing to be recognized as experts in our field, it is another to be noteworthy based on the sentiment and feedback of our team. MarshBerry has been recently awarded the following:

• Crain’s Best Employers in Ohio
• The Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness
• North Coast 99
• Top Work Places – The Plain Dealer
• Weatherhead 100
• West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for

To learn more about MarshBerry, visit www.marshberry.com.

We appreciate your interest in MarshBerry. As an equal opportunity employer, your application will be considered with regard to all laws which prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, and genetic information, and requirements to take affirmative action in the hiring of minorities, including women, veterans, and those individuals with disabilities.