Job Description
As part of the HR team, this role is based in Chicago to provide a professional and effective HR service to our US entities with a focus on recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compliance, HR related matters, and HR related tasks
Responsibilities
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.
- Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
- Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, and holiday parties.
- Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
- Reconciles benefits statements.
- Assists with processing of terminations.
- Assists with the preparation of the performance review process.
- Assists with recruitment and interview process. Tracks status of candidates in HRIS and responds with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
- Schedules meetings and interviews as requested.
- Contacting references and performing background checks on applicants.
- Assists or prepares correspondence as requested.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or HR related qualification desirable
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Previous experience within Financial Services and/or a regulated firm desirable
- Comfort working with technology and systems is a must. Past experience using HRIS, ATS, LMS, MS Office systems, Oracle, or ADP WorkForce Now
- Can work independently as well as part of a team, stay organized and project manage work responsibilities
- Adept written and verbal communication. Experience crafting and owning large scale communication roll outs, verbal presentations, small group trainings, etc
- Proficient in Microsoft office packages to an intermediate level for word and Excel
- Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000
Our Benefits
ABOUT US
We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory 401k, discretionary bonus, insurances including medical, dental and vision cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.
About Canopius
Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.
At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.
Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.
We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.
We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.