Senior human resources business partner

Director, HR Business Partner

Permanent

London hybrid working (3-4 days office presence)

Up to £130,000

Middlemore are retained on a senior HRBP search for one of London Market's most compelling insurers, on a full time permanent basis.

With specific focus on an underwriting and front of office client group, the HRBP role has a true generalist remit. As a key member of the senior HR team this role moves seamlessly from contributing to HR strategy through to high levels of operational delivery.

The role entails high levels of senior leadership influencing, education and business partnering this is a truly challenging role which requires a depth of expertise in in the full HR lifecycle.

The HR BP serves as a key advisor and strategic partner to leadership, ensuring organisational goals are achieved through effective management of human resources initiatives, i.e. talent management and attraction, employee engagement, culture development, and workforce planning. Working closely with small centres of expertise or Global functions this role also needs deep understanding of the full HR lifecycle; ranging from talent attraction through to off-boarding.

Responsibilities

• Will work in close partnership with HR Centres of Expertise.
• Key contributor and executor of overall strategic planning for the HR function.
• In partnership with client groups take a proactive approach to the development and delivery of specific HR strategies aligned to local business objectives.
• Works closely with executive team to develop and execute organisational strategy.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company’s long term vision, objectives and business priorities.
• Leads cross-functional projects and initiatives that have a significant impact on the organisation’s performance.
• Collaborates with the HR team to develop strategies for talent acquisition, retention, and development.
• Acts as a champion for employee engagement, fostering an inclusive culture that drives performance and innovation.
• Provides guidance and direction on workforce planning, performance management, and leadership development.
• Act as strategic partner to senior leadership, providing insight and advice on HR related matters that influence key business decisions.
• Anticipate future HR trends and challenges and proactively design initiatives to address them.
• As a subject matter expert delivers and is accountable for:
• Client relationships and stakeholder management at all levels of the organisation
• Manpower and resource planning
• Organisational effectiveness & design
• Employee relations, legal and regulatory accountability - with legal expertise in the UK and preferably some experience in European territories.
• Risk management – development of and compliance to all legal and regulatory frameworks with legal expertise in the UK and across CICE.
• Contributes and delivers an employee value proposition that attracts and retains the best talent and inspires top performance.

People Leadership

• Educates leadership, managers, and supervisors on all aspects of people management and leadership.
• Displays high levels of collaboration across the whole HR team.
• Works in close proximity with HR Operations Director to ensure co-ownership of a first class operational service for employees.
• Drives high performance culture through leading by example and setting the tone for the human resources function and the broader organisation.
• Develops and utilises core HR metrics to inform business leaders and drive informed decision making.
• As a senior member of the HR team will identify and drive efficiency and improvement across the whole HR function.

Background

• Experience working in an Insurance business and partnering with underwriting functions is essential
• Proven experience as a senior HRBP with strong operational expertise in UK.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, benefits, pensions, and contracts, with the ability to apply this in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working in complex, multi-jurisdictional organisations.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with a focus on building credibility and trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Resilience, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate and drive change in a fast-evolving environment.

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