Senior HR Business Partner

American Family Insurance

. Partner strategically with executives and division leaders to align people strategies with business priorities .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $88,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in change management, organizational transformation, and strategic talent initiatives, with a strong ability to partner with senior leaders and utilize analytics for decision-making. Proven capability in aligning HR strategies with business priorities and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

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Change ManagementOrganizational ChangeWorkforce PlanningTalent StrategyBusiness Acumen

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Hard Skills

Reporting and AnalyticsFinancial Report AnalysisAgile PrinciplesTalent AcquisitionSuccession Planning

Soft Skills

Influencing LeadersCoachingCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecycleOrganizational TransformationRetentionInclusionStrategic Talent Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner strategically with executives and division leaders to align people strategies with business priorities
Solve complex business challenges through a people, process, and technology lens
Lead and support organizational transformation and implement tailored HR solutions
Drive strategic talent initiatives focused on development, succession planning, retention, and inclusion
Collaborate with HR Centers of Practice and shared services across the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition and development
Influence and guide leaders through change, building alignment and advancing organizational priorities
Support the Sales division
Report to the Senior Manager, Business HR
Participate in New Employee Orientation during the first week

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience with change management and organizational change
Demonstrated agility in learning and adapting strategies to market realities
Demonstrated experience facilitating effective workforce planning
Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders and positively influencing leaders
Demonstrated experience using reporting and analytics to generate insights and present findings to the business
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial reports
Demonstrated understanding of agile principles and experience leading and/or partnering on organizational change efforts
Demonstrated experience coaching and providing counsel and guidance to leaders
Business acumen and ability to understand multiple business operations
Demonstrated experience solving complex talent strategy needs
Ability to work a minimum of 10 days per month out of the Madison, WI office
Up to 10% travel
Successful applicable background checks
Signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
Sponsorship will not be considered unless specified in the posting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation support for eligible candidates
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits
Competitive 401(k) contribution
Pension plan
Annual incentive
9 paid holidays
Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
Student loan repayment program
Paid-family leave
In-person New Employee Orientation and relationship-building support
Reasonable accommodations during the application/interview process and employment