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If so, we'd love to hear from you.\nAbout the Role\nWe are looking for an experienced and passionate Employee Relations (ER) Partner to join our UK & Ireland People Function. Working closely with the Head of People, UK & Ireland and the HR People Partner team, you will be the go-to expert on complex employee relations matters, organisational change, and employment law compliance.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise, judgement and practical, people-first approach to shape the employee experience and strengthen HR governance across the organisation, supporting quarterly Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RSCA) reviews and maintaining HR policies, procedures and employment documentation in line with evolving UK legal and regulatory requirements.\nKey Responsibilities\nEmployee Relations and Organisational Change\nProvide expert advice and end-to-end support on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, conduct and absence management cases. This includes preparing, reviewing and managing case-related documentation, such as meeting invitations, investigation plans, correspondence and outcome letters, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with relevant policies and procedures.\nSupport organisational change programmes, including restructuring, redundancy, collective consultation and TUPE.\nAdvise on changes to employment terms and conditions.\nSupport the management of employment disputes and settlement negotiations, including ACAS early conciliation and employment tribunal claims, working closely with Legal and external advisers.\nPartner with HR People Partners, Legal and key stakeholders to ensure consistent, fair and legally compliant outcomes.\nAct as the employee relations subject matter expert for HR People Partners and managers, providing practical guidance on complex matters and promoting consistent application of policies and employment law.\nHR Governance, Policy and Compliance\nCoordinate and support quarterly Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) reviews, including reviewing controls, documenting findings, tracking actions and ensuring timely follow-up.\nReview, update and maintain UK HR policies, procedures and templates to reflect changes in employment legislation, regulatory requirements and internal standards.\nMonitor UK employment law developments and assess their implications for HR policies, processes and practices.\nMaintain and update HR letter templates and standard employment documentation, ensuring legal accuracy, consistency and appropriate version control.\nIdentify opportunities to strengthen HR governance, mitigate employment-related risks and improve existing processes.\nWork closely with Legal, Compliance and other stakeholders on relevant regulatory and employment matters.\nTraining and Continuous Improvement\nSupport the development and delivery of manager training on key employee relations topics and employment law developments.\nContribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes, policies and employee relations practices.\nMaintain accurate case records and documentation in accordance with confidentiality and data protection requirements.\nAnalyse employee relations case trends and recurring themes, recommending improvements to policies, processes and manager training.\nAbou You\nYou are a confident, empathetic and solutions-focused HR professional who brings both technical expertise and a genuine passion for people. You know how to navigate sensitive and complex situations with care and professionalism, and you're equally comfortable advising a senior leader as you are supporting an employee through a difficult process. You thrive in a structured environment, take pride in the quality of your work, and are always looking for ways to improve how things are done.\nProfessional Experience and Skills\nMinimum 8 years' experience in employee relations or a comparable HR Generalist role.\nStrong knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations best practice and regulatory requirements.\nProven, end-to-end experience managing complex ER cases independently, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters.\nProven experience supporting organisational change, including redundancy, restructuring, collective consultation and TUPE.\nExperience reviewing and updating HR policies, procedures and employment documentation.\nExperience supporting HR governance, risk and control reviews, with the ability to manage actions through to completion.\nStrong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise, influence and challenge senior leaders.\nExcellent judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.\nHighly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities without compromising quality.\nExperience in financial services or another highly regulated environment, ideally insurance or reinsurance.\nCIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.\nOur company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week. #LI-Hybrid\nFor London the annual base salary range for this position is between GBP 74 000 and GBP 110 000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:\nthe requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,\nthe applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.\nIn addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.\nAbout Swiss Re\nSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.\nOur success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. 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.\nIf you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.\nWe may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. 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