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Assurant

Insurance and service contracts for devices

Director People Business Partner

Full-Time
$103.8k - $173.3k
Expert
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
Remote
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • At least 6 years of human resources experience is required, including 2 years creating and implementing people strategy for departments or functional areas.
  • A Professional in Human Resources, Senior Professional in Human Resources, or equivalent designation demonstrating continuous learning and current knowledge of human resources law and compliance, policy, and process is required.
  • Strong collaboration skills are required.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of constituencies at all levels is required.
  • Financial acumen and understanding of annual and long-term budgeting cycles are required.
  • Knowledge and experience in workforce planning, organization design, change management, performance management, project management, problem solving, coaching, employee engagement, diversity, and compensation are required.
  • Experience with matrix management in a complex global organization is required.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with business leaders in Global Supply Chain and Home Warranty to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, structures, processes, and behaviors.
  • Leverage data insights and technology to support and drive fact-based, strategy-focused talent decisions.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources Operations, the Employee Relations Center, and Centers of Excellence to develop integrated approaches that further business objectives and deliver solutions to human resources-related challenges.
  • Lead talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, organizational change, and organizational design initiatives.
  • Support acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational integrations as needed.
  • Drive talent acquisition, learning, and performance management processes.
  • Oversee compensation strategies and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Assist in forecasting and planning talent pipeline requirements to support business strategy.
  • Provide expert advice and coaching to employees and leaders, aligning development opportunities with current and future performance standards.
  • Identify and share best practices across functional and business lines, maintaining knowledge of progressive human resources practices and trends.
  • Contribute to human resources and cross-functional initiatives, including new organization designs, compensation plans, talent recruitment, and behavioral change through learning initiatives, improved bench strength, and individual development plans for key positions.
  • Collaborate with members of the Centers of Excellence as a consultant and gatekeeper to ensure the best resources are leveraged in problem solving and strategy creation.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources Operations and Human Resources Partners in the Employee Relations Center to ensure appropriate analytics, processes, and policies are in place throughout the client group.
  • Demonstrate appropriate financial acumen.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a company subject to a regulatory environment is helpful.
  • Experience managing others and managing to a budget is helpful.
  • Experience outside the human resources function is helpful.

About the company

Assurant provides risk-management solutions focused on protecting mobile devices, electronics, and other high-value consumer goods through insurance policies and extended service contracts, plus repair services. It underwrites these protection products for individuals, businesses, and financial institutions, with customers paying premiums or service fees while the company delivers repair work when covered items fail. The company combines protection with repair and extra support across a global footprint in North America, Europe, and Asia, emphasizing the connected device ecosystem. Its goal is to minimize the financial impact of unexpected events and keep everyday operations running by safeguarding investments and offering fast, reliable support.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1892

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $3.45 billion, and adjusted EPS jumped 26% year over year.
  • Assurant launched Chile financial-services protection, plus Cogeco and Swan partnerships, expanding embedded distribution.
  • Management raised 2026 outlook after record second-quarter results and growing mobile protection subscriber gains.

What critics are saying

  • Assurant's April 2026 Texas trade-secret lawsuit against iA American Warranty Group exposes dealer-services leakage.
  • Apple, Samsung, and carriers can internalize device protection, compressing Assurant's lifestyle margins by 2027.
  • Housing catastrophes and lender-placed policy shifts can erase earnings gains within one severe storm season.

What makes Assurant unique

  • Assurant embeds protection, trade-in, and repair across devices, homes, and vehicles globally.
  • Its carrier and retailer integrations create switching costs that smaller warranty vendors cannot match.
  • Assurant's scale spans 325 million consumers across 21 countries, supporting underwriting and servicing economics.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Sep 22nd, 2026
Assurant Chile launches financial services protection addressing payments and fraud risks

Assurant has launched a Financial Services Ecosystem Protection business line in Chile, expanding beyond its existing device, home, and automobile protection services. The new offering addresses risks associated with payments, purchases, and fraud, including vehicle financing solutions. Ricardo Laso has been appointed President of the Andean Region to lead growth in Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The launch responds to Chile's digital payments surge, which reached 7.7 billion transactions over the past year, according to the Central Bank. Assurant has operated in Chile for over 15 years. Globally, the company serves more than 325 million consumers across 21 countries, providing protection for 57 million vehicles, 68 million mobile devices, and 128 million appliances worldwide.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 4th, 2026
Assurant beats Q2 revenue estimates with $3.45B sales, up 9.5% year on year

Assurant reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded revenue expectations, with sales rising 9.5% year on year to $3.45 billion. The insurance services company's non-GAAP profit of $6.41 per share beat analysts' consensus estimates by 23.7%. Net premiums earned reached $2.77 billion, in line with analyst estimates of $2.76 billion, representing 6.9% year-on-year growth. Pre-tax profit stood at $376.9 million, equating to a 10.9% margin. Assurant's revenue has grown at a 6.6% compounded annual growth rate over the past five years. The company, which provides specialised insurance products protecting consumer purchases like mobile devices, vehicles, and homes, has a market capitalisation of $13.99 billion.

Associated Press
Jul 23rd, 2026
Assurant and Cogeco partner to offer mobile device protection and trade-in solution in Canada

Assurant has partnered with Cogeco Communications to launch a digital-first mobile device solution for Canadian customers. The collaboration gives Cogeco mobile users access to network-compatible devices through Assurant's ecosystem, including new, refurbished, and certified Open Box models from Best Buy Canada. Customers can browse and purchase devices on BestBuy.ca with flexible financing options. Assurant handles device lifecycle management, enabling customers to buy, protect, and trade in devices, whilst Cogeco provides connectivity and customer experience. The solution addresses growing Canadian demand for affordability, simplicity, and sustainability in mobile device management. Paul Cosgrove, President of Assurant Canada, said the partnership delivers "a simpler and more connected mobile experience" by integrating device access, protection, and upgrade solutions into a single journey.

Associated Press
Jun 3rd, 2026
Owen taps Assurant to power embedded travel insurance for Swan's business cards across Europe

Owen, an insurtech specialising in embedded insurance, has partnered with Assurant to provide insurance capacity for Swan, Europe's leading embedded banking platform. The collaboration enables Swan to integrate travel insurance and fraud protection directly into its card products across France and Europe. Under the arrangement, Assurant serves as the risk carrier, Owen acts as broker and third-party administrator, and Allianz provides assistance services. The programme launched in April 2026 with Swan, which processes approximately €2 billion in monthly transactions across 30 European countries and serves over 150 companies including Pennylane, Indy and Agicap. The partnership allows Swan's partners to offer embedded insurance natively within their card products, eliminating months of integration work and complex regulatory requirements.

Yahoo Finance
May 6th, 2026
Assurant Q1 earnings jump 76% on lower catastrophes and strong investment income

Assurant reported first-quarter 2026 net operating income of $5.95 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.2% and rising 76% year over year. Total revenues increased 11.4% to $3.4 billion, surpassing estimates by 4.4%. Results benefited from lower reportable catastrophes, solid performance in Global Lifestyle and Global Housing, and earnings growth across Connected Living and Global Automotive. Net investment income jumped 27.9% to $159.6 million. Global Housing revenues rose 11.5% to $769.8 million, whilst adjusted EBITDA doubled to $236.7 million, primarily due to lower catastrophe losses. Global Lifestyle revenues increased 11.3% to $2.6 billion, with adjusted EBITDA up 20% to $236.7 million, driven by subscriber growth in mobile protection and improved automotive loss experience.