Associate HR Business Partner (12m FTC)

Munich Re

At Munich Re Specialty Group (MRSG), individuality and intellectual curiosity is a key driver for our success and innovation. We believe that leveraging a variety of perspectives and backgrounds, and empowering all employees to make an impact, will motivate us to perform at our best and give us a competitive edge. We know there is always more work to be done, but we’re committed to building a strong and inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed and valued for their “own expression of self-identity”.

About us

MRSG is part of the Munich RE group. We are known for our dedication to excellence and quality of service provision across both primary and reinsurance.

As well as operating in the Lloyd’s of London market, we conduct our business via a global network of service companies, with offices located in the UK, Ireland, the United States, Asia, including Singapore, Labuan and Dubai.

Our group of companies provide solutions covering Casualty, Marine & Cargo, Aerospace, Cyber, Political Violence, Trade Credit and Property, Contingency and Yacht. Our purpose is to inspire our clients and people with the confidence and freedom to explore, create and build – to enable people and businesses to thrive.

Associate HR Business Partner (12m FTC)

We are looking to employ an Associate HR Business Partner to be based in London and to work with us on a full time basis, subject to a 12 month fixed term contract.

If you’d like to work within an energetic, fun and collaborative team atmosphere where you can make difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

To support the development and implementation of best practice HR strategies, policies, processes and solutions that enable the Business Units, MRSG wide to achieve their objectives.

To deliver an exceptional value-added HR service, giving advice and assistance to key stakeholders and employees, as well as challenging thinking and traditional approaches to find win/win solutions.

To advise managers, and ensure fair and consistent application across HR lifecycle activities, including:

• Employee Relations
• Resourcing
• Performance Management and Development in conjunction with the Talent Management and Development Partner
• People Management and Employee Engagement
• Compensation and Reward (in conjunction with Head of HR)
• Regulatory and company compliance

To provide administrative support, prepare confidential reports and letters, and support corporate HR initiatives/programs, interfacing with the wider MRSGUKS HR team, specifically the Head of HR as well as UK Regional HR team members, as appropriate.

What we are looking for

Resourcing and Organisation Design

• Provide 1st level support to all staff on any HR lifecycle events, policy and/or process questions.
• Prepare all necessary employee paperwork for Head of HR to review, including offer letters and contracts, new starter packs, transfer letters, promotion and salary change letters and leaver letters, etc.
• Coordinate with the HR Operations Team to ensure accurate payroll is processed.
• Work with the business to on-board New Joiners, and ensure a seamless transition into Munich Re.
• Provide input to support organisational design/redesign activities and work with the Head of HR, local and Global HR teams to execute decisions made, mitigating risk to the business.

Performance Management and Development

• Support the performance management process and continuous conversations approach.
• Help drive positive changes to ensure the appropriate management of people, and any issues are identified and addressed early including management of the probationary period review process

People Management and Employee Engagement

• Provide fair and consistent legislative, company policy and process advice on routine employee relations and retention issues, escalating to Head of HR or Group Chief HR Officer where necessary and appropriate, to ensure appropriate recommendations and measures are made/taken in a timely manner
• Investigate workplace situations

Compensation and Reward

• Support the Head of HR, Group Chief HR Officer, and Compensation Partner with HR benchmarking and make recommendations for consideration, in respect of role and salary adjustments, promotions and in order to address potential retention issues.
• Support the annual compensation/bonus cycle
• Provide support to all staff regards Company benefit queries and any benefit policy and/or process questions, as well as carry out all administrative responsibilities including working with the HR Operations Team to ensure accurate payroll is processed.

Training & Development

• Work with Line Managers and Employees to understand training and development requirements and support the Head of HR, and Talent Management and Development Partner to implement training initiatives.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, with a view to fully understanding business goals, drivers, challenges, and requirements, resolving issues in timely manager and ensuring service levels are maintained.
• Establish and maintain a strong relationship with the client groups, instilling credibility and becoming known for providing reliable and accurate advice and guidance.
• Work collaboratively with local and Global HR colleagues to ensure that HR policies and strategies across the respective Business Units are aligned where possible and appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Company and HR standard keeping appropriate records and operating processes in accordance with industry regulations, local law, market best practice and group policy (including GDPR).
• Maintain electronic HR files and systems, ensuring data changes are captured in the HR system and information is accurate and up to date at all times.
• Encourage Employees to use the self-service functionality of the systems in place and work with HR Operations Team on the development of any additional process and policy documentation to support the business and employees with self-service.
• Proactively create and develop HR Communications as required to support the effective delivery of HR to the client group and wider business.
• Provide accurate Management Information and reports required by the Group Chief HR Officer and external stakeholder i.e. Audit To drive HR improvements and enable the business.
• Support to implement local, regional and global projects
• Support HR Project deliverables as required in the role
• Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.

Key Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the HR field.
• Proven understanding of Employee Lifecycle activities, operational HR and employment legislation
• Experience in implementing HR related projects
• Intermediate knowledge of compensation and reward
• Understanding of OD, TUPE, restricting and employment legislation
• Able to define problems or situations, logically diagnose root causes, identify value add solutions and follow up through to resolution, with support as required.
• Ability to analyse and present data to support recommendations and decisions
• Anticipates changing situations, needs, and expectations and maintains a flexible and agile approach.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables at any one time and under pressure
• Proven experience of building relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and within a complex matrix structure.

At MRSG, you’ll find the flexibility, development and support you need to excel your career combined with a competitive salary and a benefits package that promotes wellbeing and work-life balance, on top of the standard features that include a non-contributory pension, private medical care, life assurance and more!

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating an inclusive environment is a crucial part of the Munich Re culture, and we are committed to our Diversity & Inclusion Policy. We also seek to provide a fair and supportive work environment which provides learning and development opportunities for all.

Working together, we are an employer of choice by building the workforce for today and the future. We make it happen. Together.