Holmes Murphy

Holmes Murphy’s West Des Moines office is currently seeking a highly dependable and motivated professional to take on the role of Office Services Purchasing Specialist. Responsibilities: Support the agency by ordering/receiving/distributing necessary office supplies, process incoming mail and deliveries, and prepare outgoing UPS. Act as assistant/back-up for copy center processing various printing jobs. Perform special projects as identified by Office Services Manager. Qualifications: Candidates must possess strong communication skills, as well as be detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple priorities. Ability to operate personal computer. High school education or GED equivalent; minimum one year office/clerical experience.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled professional to provide reporting and analytical expertise for our Employee Benefits Department in our West Des Moines Office. Responsibilities: Database development, management and reporting for internal SQL Server systems. Interface with internal clients to determine reporting needs/priorities, reporting strategies, analysis design, data sources, implementation and management. Ad hoc reporting as assigned by the agency. Candidate must have advance Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, experience as well. This person must be detail oriented, able to work independently and possess strong problem solving and organizational skills. Required: 2 years experience in the following technologies: • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 o T-SQL query and data manipulation • SSIS and ETL procedures • ASP.NET using C# • Data source to target mapping and data movement • Strong documentation skills • Advanced Microsoft Excel Highly Desired: • Medical claims analysis • Experience with data warehousing concepts • Data Modeling • SSRS • Qlikview is a strong plus.

We are currently seeking a human resources professional to fill the role of Benefits and Compensation Consultant. The purpose of this job is to design, implement and manage the rewards and benefits strategies in alignment with the organization’s overall business operations. To support these efforts, the major responsibilities of this role will be to: • Administer all benefit programs, procedures, and practices, to include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k), and Flexible Spending Accounts. • Manage the entire lifecycle of associates (hiring to termination) as it relates to benefits and compensation, to include communication about all programs to employees and retirees. • Ensure proper notification to benefit carriers on changes, as well as, process timely payment of monthly premiums. • Develop, interpret and communicate compensation policies and practices based on the needs of the business, to include annual salary planning and administration, incentive and sales compensation. • Implement and maintain the job evaluation process and salary grading structure within the company to include preparing job descriptions and defining job levels and families. • Collaborate with Corporate Accounting department to submit appropriate changes affecting payroll. • Ensure that agency benefits and compensation policies and practices are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as effectively communicated to employees and retirees. • Remain informed of all relevant government rules and regulations and fulfill all reporting requirements. • Maintain and improve the human resource information system. • Maintain records and compile employee-related metrics such as hires, transfers, performance reviews, turnover, etc. Requirements: Ideal candidates will possess: • 5+ years in the human resource/benefits and compensation field preferred, with experience in the insurance industry a plus. • Experience with an HRIS system. • Demonstrated competence in and/or experience with: o Human resource management, benefits and compensation programs, practices, strategies and legal requirements. o Strong consultative and collaboration skills, emphasizing leadership, diversity and productive relationships throughout the organization. o Exceptional written and oral communication and presentation skills. o Application of technology to business settings. • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or related experience, preferred. This position will work within our Human Resources Department and will report directly to the AVP – Human Resources. This position will reside in our West Des Moines, IA office with travel required to our other locations. Holmes Murphy offers a competitive benefits and salary package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Holmes Murphy & Associates is a privately held industry leader in employee benefits consulting and business insurance dedicated to delivering custom solutions to help our clients succeed. We deliver these solutions by developing true connections with our clients so we can understand their needs, anticipate their challenges, and exceed their expectations. On every level, Holmes Murphy is driven by client-centered core values. Every Holmes Murphy associate is dedicated to delivering innovative thinking, leading-edge technology, and standard-setting service each day. Responsibilities: We are currently seeking a Learning & Development Consultant to support company goals by developing, delivering and evaluating learning and development needed in all areas of the company. Creates partnerships and consults with internal customers to analyze performance gaps, recommend effective solutions and support implementation. To support these efforts, the major responsibilities of this role will be to: • Design training curricula and/or non-training solutions for identified performance gaps. Assist in the creation of teaching outlines and determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops. • Use performance models and data collection methods to perform needs and cause analyses to determine performance gaps within the organization. • Consult with management to gain knowledge of specific work situations requiring employees to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and technologies. Partner with others in the organization and act as the project lead on functional projects. Influence partners to achieve buy-in on proposed solutions. Serve as coach to managers to assist them in addressing performance issues. Develop and maintain win-win relationships throughout. • Support and facilitate customized interventions that build leader and organizational capability which drive sustainable change. • Develop metrics to assess effectiveness of training courses and the development processes. Requirements: Ideal candidates will possess: • 2 plus years progressive experience in an organization development position or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities have been acquired. • Demonstrated competence in: o Establishing oneself as a subject matter expert in organization design and development, o Utilizing organizational design methods to diagnose and analyze organization design, as well as guide sustainable change across business units, o Managing learning content, processes and systems through technology, and o Building strong, credible relationships in order to influence others. • Bachelor’s Degree in related field is required. This position will work within our Human Resources Department and will report directly to the Director – Organizational Development. This position will reside in our West Des Moines, IA office with travel required to our other locations. Holmes Murphy offers a competitive benefits and salary package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are currently seeking a human resources professional to fill the role of Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Consultant. This role will manage the talent acquisition strategy and recruiting efforts for all positions in alignment with the overall business goals. To support these efforts, the major responsibilities of this role will be to: • Partner closely with the HR Business Partners and business leaders to define talent needs for all locations. • Build best-in-class recruiting and onboarding processes. • Partner with Corporate Marketing to build and maintain our employment brand and appropriate recruiting materials. • Partner closely with Organization Development to continually evaluate and implement employee development opportunities based on pre-employment assessment and career pathing. • Direct corporate internship program, to include: Recruit talent, manage campus relations, design curriculum and provide coaching. Requirements: Ideal candidates will possess: • 5+ years in the human resource/recruiting field preferred, experience in the insurance industry a plus. • Experience with an HRIS system • Demonstrated competence in and/or experience with:  Human resource management, recruiting and onboarding programs, practices and strategies.  Strong consultative and collaboration skills, emphasizing leadership, diversity and productive relationships throughout the organization.  Managing complex, multi-functional teams concerned with process enhancement and change management.  Exceptional written and oral communication and presentation skills.  Application of technology to business settings. • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or related experience, preferred. This position will work within our Human Resources Department and will report directly to the AVP – Human Resources. This position will reside in our West Des Moines, IA office with travel required to our other locations. Holmes Murphy offers a competitive benefits and salary package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Creative Risk Solutions, Inc., a Holmes Murphy company in West Des Moines, is seeking a Liability Claims Specialist to provide high quality support and expertise by investigating, evaluating and resolving general/auto liability claims. Responsibilities: Receive/gather loss information from insured, adjudication of property damage claims, maintain accurate loss information, assist with routine claim procedures, process interim and final settlement information, and perform daily customer service functions. Requirements: High school required; some college preferred. At least two years experience adjusting property and casualty claims. Knowledge of multi-state regulations, and prior insurance agency involvement helpful. Excellent communication skills, organized and self-motivated. Qualified candidates will be good listeners, naturally curious and influential in order to resolve claims in an efficient and agreeable manner.

Creative Risk Solutions, Inc., a TPA owned by Holmes Murphy & Associates in West Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a highly motivated Workers’ Compensation Claims Administrator to handle workers’ compensation claims and related activity for designated accounts. Responsibilities: Gather and accurately transmit workers’ compensation information from the insured, claimants, and internal staff to the insurance company in a timely manner. Investigate, evaluate and resolve workers’ compensation lost time claims. Aggressively pursue settlements where appropriate. Inform insureds of progress; work with agency personnel for support as needed. Requirements: Minimum of three year’s claim processing experience with a strong background in workers’ compensation preferred. Jurisdictional expertise and required licensing as needed in either, Arizona, Colorado or California. Excellent communication skills and ability to operate personal computer. Willingness to pursue industry-related education.

Holmes Murphy’s West Des Moines office is looking for a highly dependable and motivated professional who is interested in following a career path as an Account Manager in our Employee Benefits department. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a variety of clients and add value by acting as an extension of their Human Resources department. We work with hundreds of clients throughout the nation ensuring they receive exceptional service on a daily basis. Responsibilities: Working in coordination with the sales executive, this individual will assist with marketing and servicing new/renewal business, service clients by telephone or in person, assist with developing materials for presentations, maintain client files, process applications, review/deliver policies and ensure account accuracy. Qualifications: Two or more years of experience in life/health insurance, employee benefits, human resources/benefits administration or provider organization. College degree preferred. Active Iowa Life/Health Insurance agent license or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. Strong analytical, multi-tasking and communication skills. Strong computer skills with working knowledge of various software packages, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Innovative Captive Strategies, an affiliate of Holmes Murphy & Associates, is seeking a motivated and creative property/casualty professional to add to our team. We are looking for an individual with 5 - 10 plus years of commercial underwriting or agency account management experience, with focus on General Liability, Commercial Auto and Work Comp to join our West Des Moines office. In addition to supporting new business production and existing client retention, this position will encompass coordinating, managing, and administering all aspects of running group captives. Interaction with underwriters, agency partners, clients, actuaries, third party administrators, bankers and accountants are integral to the position and the ability to work effectively with these partners is key to the success of the position. Experience with alternative markets, self-insurance, large deductible programs or captive insurance will be beneficial. A college degree is preferred and candidates should have attained or be pursuing one or more of the following designations: CPCU, ARM, CIC, ARe. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package along with the opportunity to work with a close knit team of insurance professionals.

Do you have agency sales experience? Are you full of energy and ambition? Are you motivated by developing relationships with customers? Do you have the ability to work diligently to write new small commercial and personal lines business? If you have your property casualty license and are goal-oriented insurance sales professional, we want to partner with you! Job Requirements:  Develop and implement sales strategies, which result in achieving (or exceeding) new sales volume and profitability objectives.  Ability to cold call, qualify and close new accounts.  Consult on exposure, risk and appropriate coverage’s on a multitude of industries.  Actively generate new sales leads through community activities, association meetings and qualified sales calls. Obtain expiration dates and other personal or company historical information to pre-qualify prospects.  Look for opportunities to cross sell with other entities of Holmes Murphy.  Build and improve upon our existing client base.  Work with Insurance Company Service Centers for placement and continuation of service.  Lead and develop staff to share energy and sales celebrations. Is this the opportunity you have been waiting for? If so, apply today! We offer a competitive benefit and salary package.