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Chicago, Illinois

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Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership and consultation to the specific areas of the business across multiple functional areas and geographies. Partners with senior leaders and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to align and develop HR strategies that support business’ strategic priorities, enhance workforce performance, and foster an engaging and inclusive work culture.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides forward-thinking HR leadership, consulting and act as a strategic partner, trusted advisor and coach to assigned group’s leadership team, providing guidance and support on all people – related matters.

• Develops and implements HR strategies that align with business initiatives to help leadership drive organizational effectiveness by providing guidance for leaders and employees in a variety of areas including talent acquisition, talent development, employee relations, performance management, compensation management, training, policy & regulatory compliance.

• Leverages insights to make recommendations for improving organizational design, development and performance and changes; partner with key clients to ensure that their organizations are structured in a way that will enable them to meet or exceed business goals.

• Demonstrates strong business acumen with ability to root-cause issues, match people strategies to business strategies, and deliver talent programs that drive results.

• Cultivates, builds and maintains strong working relationships with the internal HR team and business leaders to collaborate on department or team initiatives Provides knowledge and guidance on HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

• Analyzes HR metrics, identify trends, themes and prepare recommendations to develop impactful solutions and programs, provide coaching to leadership, and lead long-term organizational and talent strategies.

• Applies and integrates advanced and predictive analysis, people metrics and reporting to develop strategic and operational insights for workforce planning decision-making (eg. Staffing, learning and development, talent management, diversity and human resource compliance).

• Manages the implementation of the planning and delivery of core HR processes ranging from performance & talent management, leadership development, compensation planning, to change management and organizational design, etc.

• Manages HR staff to support HR and business initiatives including ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and resolution of employee issues while maintaining cultural alignment. Managing a wide range of employee needs, ensuring a positive work environment, and maintaining compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Position Qualifications:

• At least 10+ years' experience in HR roles including experience business partnering with senior executives, ideally within the insurance or financial services industry. Broad HR knowledge in main domain areas such as organizational design, executive coaching, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, talent development, employee relations and engagement. Managing a wide range of employee needs, ensuring a positive work environment, and maintaining compliance with labor laws and company policies.

• PHR, SPHR, SHL, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus

• Sponsorship not accepted for this opportunity

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is expected to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Whether particular duties or demands listed above or elsewhere are “essential” is a case-by-case determination, depending on the operational realities and staffing at the individual location. For questions about whether a particular function is essential in the particular role, please contact your Human Resources Business Partner or Human Resources Field Manager. Additionally, if you believe you are in need of an accommodation to perform any of the above job duties, and/or adhere to the work schedule or other policy expectations of this position, please contact your Human Resources Business Partner or Human Resources Field Manager.

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Kemper at a Glance

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.8 million policies, is represented by approximately 22,200 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. Learn more at Kemper.com .

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We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Our employees enjoy great benefits:

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.

• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.

• Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.

• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.

• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.

• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.