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HR Business Partner

MGIC · Milwaukee, WI · $109,990–$186,990 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a workforce plan you built with a leader. What changed because of it?

What they are checking: Whether they have tied people planning to real business priorities and can show the result.

Describe a time you pushed back on a leader who wanted to do something you thought was a mistake.

What they are checking: Whether they can challenge a senior partner with facts and keep the relationship strong.

Tell me about a sensitive employee relations issue you handled. How did you protect everyone involved?

What they are checking: Whether they handle confidential matters fairly and know when to bring in legal or other experts.

What would you do

A business leader tells you their team has a performance problem. How do you figure out what is really going on before you recommend anything?

What they are checking: Whether they diagnose the root cause with data and conversations instead of jumping to a training fix.

Engagement scores dropped on one team. What would you do with that data in the first month?

What they are checking: Whether they turn survey results into conversations and actions instead of just reporting the numbers.

MGIC describes itself as big enough for challenge but small enough to make an impact. How would you work differently in a company this size than in a very large one?

What they are checking: Whether they can be hands-on and broad rather than relying on large specialist teams.

Walk me through how you would get to know a client group you have never supported before.

What they are checking: Whether they learn the business first so their advice is credible to leaders.

About the work

How have you approached an organization design change, like splitting or merging teams?

What they are checking: Whether they think through spans, roles and handoffs rather than just redrawing an org chart.

How do you help a manager build a development plan for a high performer who might leave?

What they are checking: Whether they know practical retention and talent development tools beyond a pay raise.

How do you measure whether your work as an HR business partner is actually moving the business?

What they are checking: Whether they connect HR activity to outcomes leaders care about, not just tasks completed.

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The full job description

As published by MGIC.

At MGIC, we take pride in knowing that what we do matters. As pioneers of private mortgage insurance, we help people achieve homeownership sooner - making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality. Our efforts have helped more than 14 million people get the keys to their own homes sooner than otherwise possible. Every position is critical to our company's success - from the analytical to the technical; from the innovative to the operational. The customer-facing roles to behind-the-scenes experts, we're all part of one team. We're an organization with a national footprint that's large enough to never lack for a new challenge, but small enough for an opportunity to make an impact and influence decisions. Come make a difference at MGIC. PURPOSE Partner with leadership to develop and execute workforce strategies to drive business priorities. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned to this job, may not be performed by all individuals in this job, and are not a complete list of all job duties required. • Partner with business leaders to develop and execute workforce strategies, including a focus on talent development and management, organization design, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. • Consult with business leaders to diagnose and analyze current and future talent needs, challenges and priorities, and identify and advise on appropriate solutions. • Coach and develop leaders to deliver on capabilities needed to achieve business priorities. • Understand key business issues and the connection to broader talent implications and initiatives including knowledge and insights regarding the labor market, talent and trends. • Partner with HR COEs to implement effective, business-oriented solutions that meet the specific challenges and needs of the business. • Collaborate with HR Operations to provide high levels of service delivery. • Ensure corporate governance as related to MGIC policies, procedures and practices. Mitigate organizational risk and increase business and HR process compliance. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a human resources business partner or generalist • Experience creating and driving workforce and talent solutions such as organization design, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, engagement, talent development and succession planning. • Strong business acumen and the ability to translate operational challenges into talent-focused initiatives that improve overall business operations. • Understanding of workforce data to formulate people insights and recommendations. • Ability to influence key decision makers. • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and consultative skills. • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations FLSA: This position qualifies for the Administrative exemption as the employee is required to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the selection of employees that fit the job requirements and the company and provide consultative services for management. DISCLAIMER (Americans with Disabilities Act) - All job responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Pay Range: $109,990.00 - $186,990.00 This range aligns with current market data and reflects our commitment to competitive and equitable compensation. Salary offers are based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and training. The range may vary in certain locations to reflect local market conditions. It is not typical to initiate pay at the top of the range to account for internal equity and allow for future and continued salary growth Enjoy these benefits from day one: • Competitive Salary & pay-for-performance bonus • Financial Benefits (401k with company match, profit sharing, HSA, wellness program) • On-site Fitness Center and classes (corporate office) • Paid-time off and paid company holidays • Business casual dress For additional information about MGIC and to apply, please visit our website at www.mgic.com/careers . Note to all recruitment agencies: MGIC does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to MGIC, directly or indirectly, will be considered MGIC property. MGIC is not responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. A recruiting agency must have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement to assist with a requisition.

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