Leadership Development Programs
Human Resources Leadership Development Program
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The Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) is designed to build a team of highly talented, well-rounded Human Resources (HR) professionals who can think strategically, respond and execute quickly, and lead the future for HR at Travelers. If you constantly strive toward strengthening your skill set through leadership and learning opportunities, we invite you to take advantage of our rare and valuable HR opportunity.
Program Components
The employees in the HRLDP rotate through multiple assignments across the HR department over a two-year period, with each rotation lasting approximately eight months. These assignments are designed for program participants to develop and demonstrate their HR technical skills, and to better position them for future leadership positions within the HR organization.
Rotational Opportunities
Program rotations could include:
- Compensation: Design competitive and cost-effective total compensation programs, practices and solutions that support management in leading the creation and maintenance of a high-performance culture at Travelers.
- Employee Relations: Develop an understanding of Employee Relations issues, state and federal
employment law regulations and corporate HR policies and procedures. May gain exposure to managing all HR activities for an assigned business group. May assist in the development of HR policies and programs by partnering with other HR specialist functions. - Talent Acquisition: Consult with business partners to develop and maintain external recruitment sources for exempt and non-exempt positions. Recruit, interview, assess and place applicants to effectively meet company HR needs.
Training and Development
Program participants take part in various training opportunities, including Travelers Manager Essentials courses, systems training and rotation-specific training as needed. Personal and professional development opportunities are geared toward each participant’s individual development plan, and participants receive ongoing exposure to HR industry news and trends. In addition, HRLDP participants work with both peer and leadership mentors throughout their time in the program.
Networking
Networking is an important aspect of the program. Networks develop naturally as a result of the rotational process. Program participants and graduates are a network within themselves. In addition, cross LDP program networking is encouraged.
Participants get to know one another, program alumni and business leaders through the training curriculum, cross program committees, business meetings, informal gatherings and combined recruiting efforts.
Leadership Exposure
Active interaction with senior leadership can be expected. This interaction may include presentations, project work, networking opportunities and mentoring.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate degree with a preferred GPA of 3.2 or greater
- Motivation to succeed
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Leadership potential
- Prior related work experience
- Initiative and involvement in school organizations and activities
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
Suggested Majors
- Business Administration
- Business Law
- HR/Labor Relations or related field
- Psychology
Locations
Positions are available in Hartford, Conn. and Saint Paul, Minn.
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