HR Partner/Generalist

Place of work
Karadžičova 12, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

We are looking for HR Business Partner/Generalist to join our growing HR team.
This position covers mainly operational HR topics and business partnering with leaders and employees on all levels. The incumbent operates in a complex, cross-country, cross-culture, cross-process and multilingual environment.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide solid and credible HR support, advice and guidance to line managers and employees on all aspects of the employee lifecycle (inclusive employment contracts), in line with legislation and Swiss Re policies.
• Advise on non-standard working time changes, overtime, unpaid leave/sabbaticals, maternity leaves, flexible work arrangements.
• Provide consultancy on complex employee relation issues, in particular, on performance and/or behavior related issues (inclusive low performers issues, warnings and conflicts resolution), on breaches/violations of the Group Code of Conduct or policies and guidelines, on implementing disciplinary actions, on personal employee matters such as long-term sickness, etc.
• Provide consultancy and support regarding contract terminations (agreement, dismissal), restructuring projects, outsourcing initiatives, redundancy situations, incl. collaboration with third parties (e.g. during due diligence processes).
• Mediate and mitigate conflict situations.
• Ensure completeness and consistency of whole local on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
• Perform workforce planning, i.e. position management, organizational management and transfer of employees.
• Manage International Assignees agenda.
• Manage global and local benefits.
• Perform payroll agenda and time management topics.
• Supporting in management of compensation review, performance management, talent management, succession planning
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures in line with changes to legislation and best practice and supporting the communication and roll out.
• Cooperate closely with colleagues in the local HR team as well as with other HR teams and functions globally.
• Participate in or lead HR related local and global projects.
• Identify gaps in internal regulations and give feedback in this respect.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

You have a minimum of 6 years HR experience in an international environment, including 3 years in a generalist position with exposure to handling complex employee relations topics, preferably in financial services industry or shared service center environment, university degree, understanding and knowledge of several HR areas and employment law is a must.
You’re client and service-oriented with people empathy, communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to consult for leaders and employees across whole organization.
You are a team player, supporting constructive working environment, bringing enthusiasm and handling openly. You are actively encouraging and supporting the development and learning of self and others. You are self-motivating person focusing on long-term developments and prospects. You have ability to work in, and adapt to, a fast paced working environment where change, resilience and flexibility is crucial.
You have analytical thinking, work systematically and have conceptualization and process skills. You also have the ability and willingness to work on operational level in all HR areas. You are a reliable partner, reacting promptly, completing tasks consistently, working effectively under pressure and delivering according agreed deadlines.
You have brilliant MS Excel skills, you are also fluent in spoken and written English, other languages are advantage.

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Brief description of the company

As the world's leading and most diversified global reinsurer, we offer as our core business financial services products that enable risk taking essential to enterprise and progress. Our company was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, and operates in more than 25 countries and provides its expertise and services to clients throughout the world. We combine financial strengths with experience, knowledge and creative thought to explore new opportunities in the interests of our clients, staff and shareholders.

Number of employees

1700 and more employees

Company address

Contact

Contact person: Lucia Vargova

ID: 2117315  Dátum zverejnenia: 22.5.2015