London | Fixed Term Contract - Full Time

About us

HDI is a Corporate & Specialty Insurer part of the Talanx Group. With over 120 years of experience, HDI operates across five continents, around 40 countries and employs over 5,000 people worldwide.

We are hiring for a People Business Partner to join us on a 9 month fixed term contract starting in January.

The role

The People Business Partner will be responsible for our Underwriting divisions. The role involves operating as a trusted partner to our leaders and employees and providing expert advice and guidance on people strategy initiatives to support the achievement of business and functional objectives.

Key accountabilities

People Partnering – Underwriting departments

• Build and maintain positive relationships with the functional leadership teams (to UKEC-1) and other internal and external stakeholders
• Embed People strategy and ensure operational excellence in all people practices
• Advise and support leaders and employees to implement People policies and ensure alignment across the organisation
• Take a lead role in recruitment, compensation and displacement activity to ensure we have the right talent pipeline in place.
• Consult with leaders on employee issues including disciplinary issues, employee development, retention, compensation philosophy, restructuring and organisational development needs.
• Support leaders in assessing the skills and development needs of emerging leaders and top talent.
• In partnership with our L&D Partner; work with leadership teams to evaluate development needs (at a functional level) and provides support to leaders in developing their learning strategies/priorities.
• Work with functional leadership teams to embed a high-performance culture.
• Lead any transformation and change management activity
• Provide support on any employee engagement activities arising from annual employee engagement survey

Employee Relations

• Assume ownership for all employee relations activity in client groups
• Work with the Head of People Operations on an on-going basis to develop a mini “Centre of Expertise” for employee relations working to ensure our policies and practices remain relevant and fit for purpose
• Upskill our people leaders to support proactive management of employee relations activity
• Work with external vendors to ensure HDI are appropriately supported in complex employee relations activity whilst trying to build our in-house knowledge and expertise so we don’t rely too heavily on external counsel

People Initiatives

• Provide subject matter expertise and project management support in the development and deployment of people initiatives aligned to the business priorities.

Skills & experience

• CIPD Qualified with HR Generalist and employee relations experience
• Demonstrated skills/experience in organisational change, talent development, performance management, and strategic workforce planning
• Project management
• Policy development and up to date knowledge of employment law (including the Employment Rights Act)
• Strong consultancy skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Interviewing, coaching and counselling skills
• Collaborates, influences and builds alignment
• Prior experience within the Insurance industry is desired.

Other

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, recognising that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a creative and prosperous one.

If you require support with your application, please contact UK&IRE_Recruitment@hdi.global

Apply by 09/11/2026

Reference: HDI00729