Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is the dynamic technology solution for W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Commercial Lines Insurance Company. With key locations in Urbandale, IA and Wilmington, DE, BTS provides innovative and customer-focused IT solutions to the majority of WRBC’s 60+ operating units across the globe. BTS’s wide reach ensures that ideas and opinions are considered at every level of the organization to guarantee we find the best solutions possible.

Driven by a commitment to collaboration, BTS acts as consultants to our customers and Operating Units by providing comprehensive solutions that not only address the challenge at hand, but proactively plan for the “What’s Next” in our industry and beyond.

With a culture centered on innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, BTS stands as a community of technology leaders with eyes toward the future -- leaders who truly care about growing not only their team members, but themselves, and take pride in their employees who shine. BTS offers endless ways to get involved and have the chance to grow your career into a wide range of roles you'd never known existed. Come join us as we push forward into the future of industry leading technological solutions.

Berkley Technology Services: Right Team, Right Technology, Simple and Secure.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Vice President of Human Resources (VP HR) serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving business outcomes through innovative people strategies. This role leads the design and execution of enterprise-wide HR initiatives that align talent management, workforce planning, and organizational development with evolving business priorities. The VP HR champions a culture of engagement, inclusivity, and adaptability while leveraging technology and data-driven insights to optimize workforce performance.

Strategic Talent Leadership
• Develop and execute forward-looking talent strategies, including workforce planning, succession management, and leadership development, to meet current and future business needs.
• Drive retention initiatives that address evolving employee expectations, hybrid work models, and competitive labor markets.
AI & Digital Transformation
• Integrate AI and advanced analytics into HR processes for recruiting, performance management, and predictive workforce planning.
• Promote digital HR solutions that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.
Change Management & Organizational Agility
• Lead change management strategies to support business transformation, ensuring leaders and employees are equipped to adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on organizational design and cultural evolution.
Employee Experience & Engagement
• Champion a culture of inclusion, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Oversee programs for onboarding, performance management, recognition, and career development.
Business Partnership
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals, providing insights on talent risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to annual business planning and budgeting processes with a focus on human capital priorities.
• Manage HR-related budgets, including compensation and benefit analysis.
Governance & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to employment laws and ethical standards.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary actions with fairness and transparency.

• Proven experience in senior HR leadership roles with a track record of driving strategic initiatives.
• Expertise in talent management, organizational development, and change leadership.
• Familiarity with HR technology platforms, AI applications, and data analytics.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence at the executive level.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of experience in a leadership role and a minimum of seven years progressive HR experience, preferably in the technology industry.
• One of the following preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP