Introduction Welcome to Gallagher - a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it's with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. How you'll make an impact Gallagher is seeking to recruit a Vice President of Human Resources to support corporate leaders, to include the Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Global Chief Service Officer, as well provide strategic guidance to the Gallagher Center of Excellence (GCOE). S/he will develop and implement talent strategies that address the needs of Gallagher. In an environment marked by increased M&A activity and global expansion, Gallagher looks to Human Resources leaders to guide change management, measure engagement and tie Gallagher culture to business results. Key Relationships * Reports to the enterprise Chief Human Resources Officer (AJG) * C Suite executives, including: the CMO, CFO, General Counsel, CIO, and Chief Service Officer * Divisional Human Resources Leaders * Gallagher Center of Excellence Leadership, India * Corporate Senior Leadership Teams, including leaders of Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Technology and others * Human Resources Managers (direct reports) * Leaders of enterprise Human Resources Centers of Excellence, including HR Transformation, HR Technology, and Talent Acquisition Key Responsibilities * Own Human Resources strategy and deliverables for Gallagher corporate functions in support of profitable business operations; providing leadership and focus to advance the company's vision. * Act as senior-level advisor to executives and employees regarding Human Resources trends and issues while ensuring focus remains on equal employment opportunity, legal regulations, diversity measures, mergers and acquisitions, and core growth mandates. * Provide management, leadership and direction to the Manager level HR professionals aligned to corporate functions support. * Support Human Resources strategy and leadership in the Gallagher Center of Excellence (GCOE), India. * Champion effective Talent Management with the goal of identifying, recruiting, developing and retaining top-level talent. * Manage personally senior-level employee relations matters, acting as the liaison between senior leaders and employees, creating a healthy work environment. Ideal Experience * Progressive experience in Human Resources leadership as part of a professional services, financial services, or brokerage environment. * Advancement of skills and knowledge evidenced through promotion or tenure. * Sector knowledge in brokerage is desirable. * Superior project management skills. * Excellent communication skills shown through clear, structured, and concise written and verbal presentation. * Demonstrated ability to hire for success, and to manage remote direct reports. * Demonstrated ability to partner with and communicate across a matrix organization; Fortune 500 experience is desirable. * Comfort presenting to the Board of Directors at the Fortune 500 level. Critical Capabilities for Success Strategic Project Management * Plans, manages and drives own efforts and those of direct reports to meet deadlines, communicate clearly, and partner effectively to accomplish goals. * Works at pace and with attention to detail while managing competing deadlines and priorities; has a sense of urgency. * Demonstrates enthusiasm, tenacity and intellectual curiosity. * Is results focused and flexible; demonstrates a strong work ethic. * Is a role model for Gallagher's culture and values. Talent Management * Guides corporate leadership appropriately with respect to managing human capital, prioritizing compliance to Human Resources policies and minimizing risk to the organization. * Synthesizes relevant data from a variety of sources to help determine organizational capabilities, gaps, opportunities for training, hiring, and improving retention of talent. * Is a role model for collaboration and inclusion. * Possesses strong working knowledge of Employee Relations and Federal Employment Standards. * Provides advice and support for all escalated Employee Relations matters to ensure that any potential risk is mitigated. * Demonstrates forward thinking, providing structure and timeline to succession planning. * Assists with establishing benchmarks for success for next-generation C Suite leaders. Credibility and Influence * Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships at the C level. * Possesses substantial level of experience in Strategic and Executive HR service and advice. * Communicates effectively in writing and verbally; has executive presence and builds a strong internal brand. * Comfortably interacts with a range of internal stakeholders across the organization. * Adapts verbal and written communications; is confident, succinct, concise, prepared and professional. * Demonstrates ability to influence, champion and implement change. * Presents with courage the capabilities of the Human Resources function through the lens of a business leader. Market and Organization Knowledge * Strong commercial acumen, ability and mind set. * Obtains and incorporates knowledge to enhance strategic leadership skills in a meaningful way. Knows how to get information; effectively uses the available Human Resources teams; and develops and shares subject matter expertise. * Has a genuine interest in and curiosity about people and businesses and understands Gallagher divisions and their interrelationships. * Is dedicated to enabling success of the corporate leaders in their pursuit of broader Gallagher goals. The Gallagher Way Champions Gallagher's values and culture. Exemplifies the tenets of The Gallagher Way; engages, participates and collaborates with others. About You Required/Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Emphasis in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology or other Human Resources emphasis desired. * 10+ years' experience in a senior-level HR function with strong working knowledge of all key functional areas such as employee relations, compensation, and benefits. * Expert in state and federal employments regulations. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: * Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one! * Life and accident insurance * 401(K) and Roth options * Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) * Educational expense reimbursement * Paid parental leave Other benefits include: * Digital mental health services (Talkspace) * Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) * Training programs * Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing * Charitable matching gift program * And more... We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure Statement Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.