Opportunity
Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering closely with managers and employees to make a real difference?
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Position
People Advisor – Leeds / Hybrid. Happy to talk flexible working.
About QBE
QBE Europe is recruiting a People Advisor to join our well‑established and successful People team in our Leeds office. In this role, you will deliver a high‑quality HR advisory service across our business units at an operational level, supporting managers and employees with practical, commercially focused people solutions.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
QBE is an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries, dedicated to becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
Your new role
As a People Advisor, you will be a trusted point of contact for managers and employees, providing timely, practical advice across a broad range of people matters.
* Provide operational HR advice to business managers on people issues and processes.
* Advise and support employees, helping them interpret People policies and navigate people‑related processes.
* Partner closely with People Business Partners to support the delivery of people plans and build a strong understanding of business priorities.
* Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of People processes and initiatives aligned to business needs.
* Support the successful delivery of People and business projects, progressing wider People initiatives.
* Build strong working relationships with managers and People colleagues to deliver a credible, commercially focused advisory service.
* Provide an excellent end‑to‑end advisory service across all People matters, including performance management, compensation and benefits, and People policies.
About You
We are looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented HR professional who is confident operating in a fast‑paced environment. You will bring:
* Broad technical HR knowledge, including employment legislation and HR best practice.
* Strong relationship management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
* Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.
* The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
* A practical, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving.Confidence working independently and using initiative, while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
* Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
Benefits
* 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
* Pension – automatic enrolment into the QBE pension plan with employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
* Private medical insurance – fully comprehensive cover for you and your family.
* Short‑term remote work abroad – up to 20 days per year from certain locations.
As well as the benefits above, we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you. To learn more about the benefits of working with us, visit https://qbeeurope.com/careers/reward/.
Awards & Recognition
* Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner for Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Reinsurer of the Year – QBE Re, ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, and Insurance Personality of the Year – Chris Wallace.
* AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024: Winner for Network Management of the Year.
* Insurance Business UK 5‑Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5‑Star Cyber Insurer.
* Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5‑Star Employee.
To learn more about our achievements, click here: https://qbeeurope.com/awards.
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Skills
Critical Thinking, Detail‑Oriented, Financial Products, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Policies, Industrial Relations, Intentional Collaboration, Managing Performance, Performance Management (PM), Presenting with Impact, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team Management.
Application Close Date: 10/04/2026 11:59 PM.
How to Apply
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step‑by‑step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
QBE is an equal‑opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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