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Chesterfield, Missouri, Dallas, Texas

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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:

We are looking for an experienced talent pro to join our group as an HR Business Partner located in Saint Louis, Dallas, or Chicago. This role will report to the VP of HR for Kemper Life and work directly with our Head of Sales and their leadership team. You will lead a team to support field execution across our 21-state footprint. You will serve as a strategic partner, collaborating with senior leaders to provide HR consulting as they develop their organization and talent capabilities. You will formulate and execute people strategies that support the business objectives and consult leaders on all the HR disciplines with specific focus on Total Rewards, Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition.

Position Responsibilities:

+ Partner with senior executives and their teams leveraging insights derived from robust business, market, industry, and people analytics to facilitate the development of effective human capital strategic plans that accomplish the business goals.

+ Serve as a member of the assigned executive’s leadership team accountable for success of the overall business function.

+ Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders regarding organization design, structure, and workforce planning that optimally supports operational and strategic objectives of the business.

+ Lead a team of HR Field Managers to diagnose human resource implications of the organization’s strategy and partner with HR COEs provide corresponding solutions.

+ Oversee development and execution of coordinated management development plans and programs that increase manager effectiveness.

+ Assess organizational effectiveness and team performance improvement opportunities and partner with leaders to drive results.

+ Operate with a sense of energy, ownership and personal commitment.

Position Qualifications:

+ 8+ years of experience in Human Resources function; 2+ years business partner experience preferred.

+ Strong experience in manager development.

+ Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Human Resource Management or related field or equivalent level of relevant experience.

+ Master’s degree preferred.

+ Demonstrated management experience in positions of increasing responsibility.

+ Experience working in Financial Services/Insurance experience preferred.

+ Moderate level of travel is required.

+ Strong business acumen and savvy. Understand and effectively apply general principles of business and financial management.

+ Strong results and process improvement orientation. Anticipates and deals effectively with concerns or resistance to change.

+ Solid understanding of multi-site distribution, building sales plans, sales activity management, and variable sales incentives.

+ Experience working in or closely with high-volume recruiting.

+ Experience developing business enabling talent strategies and holistic manager development programs.

+ Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to flex as appropriate for the audience.

+ Data driven decision making understand patterns, trends and interrelationships.

+ Strong influencing capability. Identify the agendas, concerns, and motivations of others.

+ Demonstrated experience driving change and influencing leaders in a transformational environment.

+ Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity.

+ This is a hybrid position with reporting into our Chesterfield, MO office or Dallas, TX office.

_Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles._

_Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee._

_Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it._

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 .

*Alliance United Insurance Company is not rated.

_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.