Senior HR Business Partner

Munich Re•Hartford, CT

10d•$144,600 - $212,100

About The Position

The Senior HR Business Partner supports Group Technology and clients in the Munich Re America Services (MRAS) organization. The role partners with assigned leaders to translate business priorities into people strategies that support organizational growth, performance, and transformation. As part of a Global HRBP team, the position collaborates across regions, functions, and Group companies to develop and implement solutions aligned with local and global business objectives. Working with Strategic HR Business Partners for Group Technology and GSI/MRAS, the role advances leadership, talent, performance, and succession initiatives; supports recruitment for management positions; leads strategic projects; and partners with employee representatives. It offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes and employee experience in a collaborative, international environment. Group Technology is Munich Re Group’s global IT function, delivering technology solutions and services across ERGO, MEAG, and Munich Re. MRAS provides corporate shared services to North American and US P&C businesses and employs more than 1,000 people across the United States.

Requirements

University degree in business administration, law, or social sciences, or a similar HR qualification.
At least 7 years of in-depth experience in core HR areas, with strong expertise applying modern HR practices and policies strategically to business needs.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex topics simultaneously, including experience in international project work.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach, including the ability to work effectively across diverse SHRBP teams.
Ability to operate effectively in a heavily matrixed corporate environment.
Strong organizational change management skills, including diagnosing and implementing change strategies for organizations undergoing transformation.
Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and a structured, pragmatic approach to problem solving.
High empathy and excellent communication skills to build strong partnerships with managers at all organizational levels.
Strong consulting capabilities and extensive experience managing cross-functional interfaces.
Self-driven, highly organized, and motivated to make an impact.
Business-fluent English.

Nice To Haves

German language fluency.

Responsibilities

Drive and support change processes by implementing HR-related organizational change measures in cooperation with management and groups such as Group Technology Organization Design, HR Competence Centers, and the works council/speakers’ committee.
Participate with the SHRBP in strategic planning, Executive Reviews, local and global HR initiatives, and other strategic projects.
Lead and manage the end-to-end Talent Review process for assigned areas, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership and the SHRBP for talent planning and succession management.
Lead recruiting efforts for key positions using internal and external sources and talent pools across the Munich Re Group.
Provide expert guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence in DEI, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management & Development, and Rewards to support attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining talent.
Use HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement across HR initiatives.
Cooperate closely with stakeholder groups such as the works council and the speakers’ committee at Munich Re.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage, including PPO and High Deductible plan options and prescription drug coverage.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage at no cost, each equal to one times annual salary.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Supplemental life and AD&D plans available for purchase for employees and dependents.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefit plans.
401(k) plan with up to a 5% employer match.
Company-funded retirement savings plan.
Paid time off starting at 24 days annually, with additional days for milestone service anniversaries.
Paid holidays.
Eligibility for a yearly company bonus.
Health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
Corporate matching gifts program.
Paid time off to volunteer in the community.