People Business Partner

Job description

Primary Details Time Type

Full time Worker Type: Employee The purpose of this role is to provide a high-quality People business partnering service to a function / business unit within a Division / Region, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering on strategic people-related activities such as workforce planning, talent management, and change leadership. This involves strong partnering with executives and senior leaders to develop and embed a successful people strategy in line with the group People strategy & QBE strategy.

Additionally,this role is responsible for influencing, advising, and leading on People service delivery and People initiatives whilst ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The role also includes ensuring the effective application of the People operating model and brokering technical expertise through the broader People team.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the business unit people strategy which will contribute to and help drive the overall People strategy & QBE strategy. Drive and support the alignment and delivery of all People-related processes, policies, and procedures with best practices. Build strong and trusted relationships with Executives and business leaders to understand key priorities and challenges. Provide expert advice and guidance to ensure cost-efficient, effective, and compliant People services.

Identify and communicate potential people issues and opportunities to influence appropriate action. Collaborate with COE’s to develop people solutions. Manage complaints and investigations to address issues promptly and effectively. Drive and shape change through organizational design and strategic workforce planning. Utilise people data and analytics to drive decision making and inform action with regard to people initiatives.

Be an active member of the business unit/ function's leadership team.

Work Experience

Necessary Work Experience includes: Some relevant work experience.

Preferred Work Experience includes: Experience as a People generalist in the financial/insurance sector. Experience managing a team in a BPO setting. Significant Human Resources experience. Experience in strategic People business partnerships at a senior/executive level. Leadership experience. Exposure to complex multinational business in a financial services environment.

Qualifications

Necessary Qualifications include: Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications include: Postgraduate Degree.

Global Disclaimer

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments.

It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

US Only Disclaimer

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

US Only - Travel Frequency

Frequent (approximately 10+ trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands

General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Client Counseling, Coaching for success, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Employee and Labor Relations, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Policies, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Succession Planning, Team Management 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.