Sr. Director NA People Business Partners

• Drive people strategies that enable growth operational excellence and cultural strength
• In partnership with our Organizational Design Practice Lead translate business strategy into workforce plans (org design headcount and skills succession) and measure impact using clear leader-friendly success metrics
• Anticipate talent risks and opportunities; advise on organizational effectiveness change management and leadership capability building

• Lead develop and coach a team of Senior PBPs; set priorities remove obstacles and ensure excellence in execution and stakeholder experience
• Establish a consistent operating rhythm (talent reviews headcount/skills planning engagement actions) aligned with global practices
• Lead continuous improvement of PBP processes structures and tools including redesigning work for human-AI collaboration

• Participate in planning and decision-making processes with the talent acquisition team to align recruitment goals with business needs; collaborate with the team to assess effectiveness of recruitment strategies and suggest alternatives as necessary
• Partner with L&D COE to embed high-quality performance management talent review and leadership development; ensure fair consistent talent processes and calibration
• Build and maintain external networks to stay current on People and organizational trends best practices and innovations and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Model Applied's Values in Action and foster a culture of accountability collaboration and learning within the PBP organization and across the People function

• Collaborate with Compensation COE on market-aligned pay practices pay-for-performance and job architecture; ensure compensation decisions are consistent and well-governed
• Leverage People analytics and HRIS data to guide decisions; translate insights into simple narratives and actions

• Work in lockstep with regional People Directors in India Europe and Israel to ensure consistency of standards adapted for local context
• Share best practices and act as a connector across regions COEs and the North America business

• Holds a Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in business human resources or related fields
• Has 15+ years of progressive People experience with deep experience in People Business Partnership or related strategic People roles in complex matrixed organizations including 7+ years of direct experience managing People Business Partners
• Excels at advising C-level or executive leaders on organization and people strategy
• Is able to travel up to 10-15%

• Skilled at simultaneously managing both strategic initiatives and the execution of day-to-day deliverables
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including talent acquisition talent development compensation practices organizational development performance management employee relations and federal and state respective employment laws
• Successful track record of working and thriving in a dynamic fast-paced and changing environment that is results oriented and collaborative
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior executives constructively and to shape decisions that balance short-term performance with long-term organizational health
• Exceptional leadership skills; able to set vision drive alignment and develop high-performing teams
• Outstanding communication and executive presence; able to simplify complexity tell compelling stories with data and engage effectively with diverse audiences
• Strong partnership and collaboration skills with a track record of effective cross-functional work with Finance Legal People COE and other key functions
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy navigate ambiguity and make sound timely decisions
• Experience with one or more HRIS systems experience with UKG/UltiPro a plus
• Intermediate to advanced MS office skills including PowerPoint

• Experience in a software or tech firm
• Advanced degree in Human Resources Business Organizational Development or related field

• PBP function is recognized by executive leadership as a critical strategic partner in achieving business goals and shaping organizational health
• Enterprise-level people and organizational strategies (e.g. workforce leadership talent management) are clearly articulated aligned with long-term business plans and delivering measurable outcomes
• High engagement strong performance and robust succession pipeline within the PBP team
• Major organizational and cultural transformation initiatives are executed effectively with strong change adoption managed risk and positive employee experience
• Exhibits behaviors that exemplify Applied's Values in Action and reinforces those expectations across the People function and the business

• Medical Dental and Vision Coverage

• Holiday and Vacation Time

• Health & Wellness Days

• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

What We Do

Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious we know. That’s why at Applied we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn willing to try new things and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. At Applied we have a mission and a vision that guide us values that anchor us and a determination to achieve that propels us forward. We push the boundaries of innovation to solve the biggest challenges in insurance – helping us earn the title of indispensable partner from our customers. Our teammates show up as they are creating an authentic environment that fosters collaboration curiosity and connections – and one that doesn’t waste time on the unnecessary confines of corporate bureaucracy or hierarchy. No matter the role or title you have a voice at the table space to work hard and achieve and unending opportunities to be a great teammate.

Why Work With Us

Our commitment to you is simple: when you bring your best we promise you a place where amazing career moments are made possible.

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