Hybrid HR People & Operations Partner

at Swiss Re

• Job title: HR People & Operations Partner
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £72,000 - £108,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Senior HR People Partner providing end-to-end HR generalist support for UK and Ireland teams. Collaborating with leadership to enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness within the company.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational HR partnership to business leaders across the UK & Ireland, delivering expert guidance on all people-related matters.
• Lead the annual year-end compensation review process, working closely with business leaders to ensure equitable, consistent, and performance-aligned outcomes.
• Manage statutory and internal reporting requirements, including Gender Pay Gap reporting, HR metrics, and people analytics insights to inform business decisions.
• Partner with the HR administration function in Bratislava to ensure effective delivery of HR operations, data accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Oversee HR risk management, governance, and compliance to ensure adherence with UK and Irish employment law, FCA/PRA regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including collective consultation, TUPE, and organisational change programmes.
• Oversee the review, development, and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are current, compliant, and aligned with business needs.
• Support key talent initiatives, including workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Champion culture of inclusion and embed these principles across all HR processes and practices.
• Act as deputy for the Head of HR, representing the HR function at senior leadership meetings and business forums as required.
• Contribute to strategic HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the function.

Requirements

• Significant and progressive experience in a senior HR generalist or business partnering role, ideally within insurance, reinsurance or financial services.
• CIPD qualified (Level 7 or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Proven experience managing compensation review processes and leading gender pay gap reporting.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish employment law, HR risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in collective consultation, TUPE, and complex employee relations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
• Highly organised, diligent, and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative, confident, and adaptable team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working (minimum three days per week in the London office)
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic HR initiatives
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a high-performing HR team