PowerAdvocate is a data, SaaS, and consulting company that makes its customers more effective and resilient contributors to the global economy. We do that by providing our customers the right data in the right solution to help them reduce costs, manage risks, and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

We are a values-led company. We care for each other. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”). We recognize that our individual differences make us stronger.  We are confident and driven, yet practical and humble. We help each other improve with direct, respectful feedback We encourage different viewpoints and trust in best intentions.

We currently have the opportunity to add a leader on our People Leadership and Culture team – the team that is responsible for creating the people strategy that actualizes our values and supports our mission. Hybrid work arrangements available.

We currently have the opportunity to add a leader on our People Leadership and Culture team – the team that is responsible for creating the people strategy that actualizes our values and supports our mission. Hybrid work arrangements available.

The Human Resources Manager leads our company’s talent acquisition, talent management and employee engagement activities. With over 200 employees and a growing pipeline of new candidates, the PowerAdvocate PLC team is always busy. This is a growth position which would assume more Human Resources responsibilities as the company and the individual grows.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the following, other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Own the full-cycle recruitment process for mid- and senior-level positions globally, from identifying staffing needs with hiring managers, to sourcing, and to extending candidate offers
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Human Resources Associate who owns our Co-op/Internship and Campus Recruiting programs, the Co-op/Internship experience and PLC Operations and reporting duties
• Manage on-boarding of all new hires
• Advise managers and leaders on employee relations issues, compensation decisions, performance discussions, and other, related strategies
• Coordinate company-wide events and other employee engagement activities
• Provide support to the Head of Human Resources with projects and assignments as needed, including but not limited to diversity initiatives, training, employee engagement, PLC analytics and policies/compliance
• Participate in relevant meetings and programs with our parent company and affiliates at Verisk Analytics

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE:

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator with effective presentation and influencing skills
• Proven leader with strong, interpersonal and team building skills
• Effective coach, working with both managers and employees through complex, difficult and emotional issues using conflict resolution, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to plan and implement change within the organization
• Excellent time/project management skills; driven by results, attention to details and hitting deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART:

• Striving to deeply understand business problems and working to develop creative and innovative solutions
• Driving positive outcomes. Developing and improving processes when needed
• Working alongside our employees and managers to tackle their most important problems
• Challenging the status quo and never accepting “the way we did it last time” is the best way
• Never stops learning and investing the effort required to grow beyond your current role

​EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years in Human Resources as HR Manager/HR Generalist (with some exposure to strategic HR initiatives); International recruiting experience a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree and relevant work experience
• Strong recruiting, employee relations and talent management experience
• Sound knowledge of employment law and other government compliance regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; experience with multiple HR systems and collaboration tools is an advantage 
• SHRM, HRCI or AIHR certification a plus

PowerAdvocate is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.

Unsolicited resumes sent to PowerAdvocate, including unsolicited resumes sent to a PowerAdvocate business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to PowerAdvocate employees, will be considered Verisk property. PowerAdvocate will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.