Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The successful Temporary HR Project Manager will work directly with clients to analyze business problems and design processes/solutions that address them. Additionally, this person will work closely with our HRIS team members to creatively leverage technology to support processes as part of the overall solution design. The Project Manager will play an instrumental role in planning, resourcing, scheduling, and executing concurrent large, mid and small-scale initiatives.  Driving continuous improvement and change management will also be critical for this role.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Translate strategic opportunities into actionable and measurable workDrive continuous improvement mindset and activitiesEnsure and/or lead the execution of special projects and ongoing services provided by HR through effective project managementProvide close coordination of mergers and acquisitions, collaborating closely with HR partners and project managers of other Kemper functions involved in integrationsHR vendor oversight and control plansExpertise in identifying technology-related solutions that could streamline/support process design and digital transformation effortsManage and mitigate excessive resourcing and other risk in HR processes, strategies, and projects, including managing and responding to corporate audit requirements and action itemsDevelop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish workIdentify data, measures, or indicators of system/process performance and the actions needed to improve or correctDevelop and deliver communication messaging and training to build clarity and commitment and enable broader participation in new processesMaintain visibility into workflows throughout HR and identifies opportunities for greater efficiency and qualityEnsures that knowledge and information flow occur appropriately among all interdependent functions within and outside of HRCommunicate to customers with regards to projects and improvements and what they can expectTrain and mentor staff

Position Qualifications: 

BA, BS, or equivalent experience; or master’s in business or engineering preferredLean Six Sigma certification preferred (Green or Black Belt)Experience/understanding of Agile approaches and methodologiesProject Management certification preferred5 plus years of related work experience and approximately 4 years of related work experience providing advisory services in leading Project and Portfolio Management process design work in the following areas: Assessments, Process Design, Capability Roadmap Development, PMO Setup & Operations, Data Framework, Design and Automation, and Digital Enablement.Three or more years of management/supervisory experience.Strong communication skills, especially around breaking down complex structures into digestible and relevant points for a diverse set of clients and colleagues, at all levelsEffective and efficient organization and planning skills with the proven ability to manage complex multi-workstream performance improvement projects or multiple concurrent client engagements, while delegating and overseeing the work of junior team members (informed, effective, and timely decision making)• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills required to synthesize complex data sets and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and trends to implement recommendations resulting in measurable performance improvement and successful organizational changeAbility to collaborate with team members and client counterparts to understand business challenges, adapt implementation methodologies and approaches to ensure results align with client's business objectivesSelf-starter with strong organization skills capable of serving as not only as a project leader, but also as a team player on special projects working with all levels of management, including non-HR disciplinesTeam leadership experience including building talent, training, supervising, coaching/mentoring, and performance managementProficient in Microsoft Excel, Smart Sheets, MS Teams, SharePoint, MS Project, Visio and various Lean/Six Sigma toolsSponsorship is not accepted for this opportunityThe range for this position is $77,100 to $128,500. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.  This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)  This position will work hybrid out of our Chicago, IL office

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.  

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. 

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