What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special! Responsible for managing engagement programs and activities as well as providing coordination and support for all HR activities and initiatives. This role will coordinate/ facilitate key functions, build awareness, and drive participation in areas including but not limited to: recruiting, onboarding, wellness, engagement, and employee events. There will also be administrative tasks assigned by the HR Business Partner. Position requires a confidential and perceptive individual, capable of relating to individuals at all levels within the organization.
Essential Functions:
Provide general administrative support for the HR Business Partner
Acts as a resource to the Human Resources department and assists in carrying out various human resources programs and procedures.
Provides assistance to employee inquiries, policy questions and employment-related concerns by directing employees to the proper HR resource(s).
Manages Recognition & Reward program.
Coordination of employee events such as EAW Activities, ERG events, employee luncheons, etc.
Coordination of offsite & onsite wellness activities such as Sports Leagues, 5K events, Blood Drives, Flu Shot Clinics, etc.
Drive participation in employee wellness program by engaging the SNC employees through communication of program offerings and wellness challenges.
Responsible for communication, meetings, and planning for special programs and projects.
Manage departmental expenses/AMEX receipts and reports.
Compile data and prepare reports and distribute reports as appropriate.
Schedules regular and special meetings, prepare agendas, pre-meeting materials, and records, transcribes, distributes (when applicable).
Works using confidential information with high integrity and discretion; responsible for confidentiality of information maintained within the department this includes all employees' files, correspondence and documentation, and discussions held within the department.
Additional Responsibilities:
Participates in the development of departmental goals, objectives, and programs.
Participates in the execution of all HR-related activities throughout the year.
Liaise with the HR Business Partner and Facilities teams as needed
Coordinate recruiting initiatives
Work with team on ad-hoc projects as needed
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Visio, and PowerPoint.
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to organize, prioritize work, and manage time
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance in only the most complex issues and situations.
Ability to research and analyze various types of information
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Excellent "customer service" skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to deal with ambiguity
Project Management (preferred but not required)
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field a plus
Proficiency in Word and Excel required
Knowledge of HRIS systems, experience with Workday a plus
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US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Who we are:
Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What's in it for you:
In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees' needs at all stages of life.
All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.
Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
Are you ready to play your part?
Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Caution: Employment scams
Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:
All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.
All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.
We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com.
Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.
