HR Generaslist

We’re looking for an HR Generalist

The position will be based in US, preferably in the New Jersey tri state area, reporting to the US-based HR Business Partner, and will oversee recruitment in US and Bermuda and HR Generalist support across the US.

What you will do

Talent Acquisition

• Play a key role in recruitment for open requisitions with an emphasis on talent pipeline to ensure we meet current and future staffing requirements


• Oversee the full-life cycle recruitment; sourcing, screening & assessment, managing the interview process, and negotiating entry to mid-level offers


• Partner with HRBPs/managers to strategize on recruiting initiatives, understand trends, and ensure headcount alignment


• Be the key contact for staffing agencies in the US & Bermuda and attend industry job fairs as appropriate


• Contribute to the enhancement of recruitment processes and operations to optimize efficiency


• Manage summer intern program in US and Bermuda and support the global intern program together with colleagues in London


• Work with the Finance and the wider HR team to manage the recruitment budget for US and Bermuda positions

Generalist HR

• Proactively advise and guide managers with general HR support including employee relations, with the support of the local HR Business Partner as needed


• Participate in local or global HR projects/initiatives, as may be required.


• Ensure HR Policies for the US offices are maintained in accordance with local legal requirements


• Perform other related duties as assigned

What you require for the role

• Previous experience in a similar role managing the full-life cycle corporate recruiting and HR generalist experience, with a track record of successfully identifying and engaging top talent


• Experience in the insurance industry preferred


• Demonstrable experience in managing all aspects of talent search including leveraging AI tools, internet search optimization, innovative candidate sourcing programs, passive candidate mining and networking, pre-screening, offer negotiations, and candidate relationship management


• Strong ability to manage multiple openings at once.


• Exceptional client service and candidate relationship management


• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ability to apply toward recruiting and employee situations


• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive and confidential information


• Influential communicator, both verbal and written


• Attention to detail

Conduct Standards

• You must act with integrity


• You must act with due skill, care and diligence


• You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators


• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly


• You must observe proper standards of market conduct


• You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

We know if we welcome and respect differences, we’ll attract and retain talent that brings a valuable diversity of perspectives and experience. We want all our colleagues to feel that they can bring their whole selves to work at Hamilton and know that they can be part of building a great company.

Hamilton offers a competitive salary with an annual performance-based target bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, to include:

• Hybrid working


• Matching 401K plan


• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability


• Generous time off (including parental leave)


• Continued support for professional development


• Gym subsidy


• My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work)

In good company.

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.