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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations (ER) Partner to join our UK & Ireland People Function. This role will serve as the primary expert for complex employee relations matters, organizational change, and employment law compliance, supporting the Head of People and HR People Partners. You will shape the employee experience, strengthen HR governance, support risk assessments, and ensure HR policies align with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice and end-to-end support on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, conduct, and absence management cases.
- Prepare, review, and manage case-related documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and policy alignment.
- Support organizational change programs such as restructuring, redundancy, collective consultation, and TUPE.
- Advise on changes to employment terms and conditions.
- Support the management of employment disputes and settlement negotiations, including ACAS early conciliation and employment tribunal claims.
- Partner with HR People Partners, Legal, and stakeholders to ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant outcomes.
- Act as the employee relations subject matter expert for HR People Partners and managers.
- Coordinate and support quarterly Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) reviews.
- Review, update, and maintain UK HR policies, procedures, and templates to reflect legislative and regulatory changes.
- Monitor UK employment law developments and assess their implications.
- Maintain and update HR letter templates and standard employment documentation.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen HR governance and mitigate employment-related risks.
- Work closely with Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders on regulatory and employment matters.
- Support the development and delivery of manager training on employee relations topics.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes, policies, and employee relations practices.
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
- Analyze employee relations case trends and recommend improvements.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years' experience in employee relations or a comparable HR Partner or HR Generalist role.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations best practice, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven, end-to-end experience managing complex ER cases independently.
- Proven experience supporting organizational change, including redundancy, restructuring, collective consultation, and TUPE.
- Experience reviewing and updating HR policies, procedures, and employment documentation.
- Experience supporting HR governance, risk, and control reviews.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise, influence, and challenge senior leaders.
- Excellent judgement, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities without compromising quality.
- Experience in financial services or another highly regulated environment, ideally insurance or reinsurance.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Organizational Change Management
- UK Employment Law
- HR Governance
- Policy Development
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Detail-Oriented
- CIPD Level 5
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum 8 years
Education Level
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- GBP 74,000 - GBP 110,000
Benefits
- Attractive performance-based variable compensation component
- Variety of global and location specific benefits
About the Company
- Swiss Re is a leading provider of reinsurance, insurance, and insurance-based risk transfer.
- We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
- We create new opportunities and solutions for our clients by combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise.
- We have over 15,000 employees worldwide.
- We foster an inclusive culture that encourages fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.
- We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally.
- We encourage professionals returning to the workforce after a career break to apply.
Equal Opportunity
- We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics.
- In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.