Swiss Re

AVP, HR Generalist, US

Swiss Re$90K — $134K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of broad HR experience in employee relations, performance management, or HR operations, ideally in a global setting
  • Experience working directly with both managers and employees on HR topics
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
  • Demonstrated experience in HR projects with ownership of workstreams
  • Knowledge of HR policies and employment law, applied consistently
  • Familiarity with HRIS data and reporting for decision-making
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
  • Practical and resourceful approach to HR challenges
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; HR certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with HR Partners on executing HR initiatives across the business
  • Advise on HR policies and procedures, guiding managers and staff
  • Analyze HR data to provide business insights and ongoing reporting
  • Help administer performance management and development programs
  • Identify enhancements for HR processes to improve employee experience
  • Ensure compliance with local laws and maintain HR policies
  • Provide advisory support on varied HR topics like grievances and organizational change
  • Act as primary backup for HR Partners and potentially support across HR operations

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office expectations of two to three days a week
  • Collaboration with a closely-knit HR team and exposure to senior leadership
  • Support for continuous improvement in HR processes and employee experience
Full Job Description
Location: Armonk, NY

Looking to build your HR career in a role with real scope and impact? As an AVP, HR Generalist, at Swiss Re, you'll work across the full employee lifecycle to contribute to key HR deliverables, gaining exposure to complex people topics in a global organization.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the SVP, Head of People US, you will support a broad range of HR activities across the employee lifecycle, combining hands-on execution with advisory support. You'll work closely with HR Partners, managers, and employees to address day-to-day people matters, contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives, and help deliver a consistent, high-quality HR experience.

This is a fast-paced, collaborative role with the opportunity to engage with a wide variety of HR topics, including employee relations, performance management, development, and people-related aspects of organizational change. You'll build relationships across the business while contributing to ongoing improvements in how HR supports the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with HR Partners to support the delivery of HR activities and initiatives across the business, and lead selected projects as appropriate
  • Support the implementation and interpretation of HR policies and procedures, providing guidance to managers and employees
  • Contribute to HR reporting and data analysis, supporting business insights and ongoing reporting requirements
  • Assist in administering employee performance, leadership and development programs
  • Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes and employee experience, contributing to continuous improvement in delivery, clarity, and consistency
  • Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, supporting the ongoing maintenance of HR policies and procedures
  • Provide HR advisory support to employees and managers on a range of topics, including absence, conduct, grievances, and organizational change
  • Serve as primary backup for HR Partners, with opportunities to support or rotate across other HR areas (e.g. HR Operations, Onboarding)


About the Team

The US People team is a collaborative and tightly connected group supporting employees across the business. The team includes HR Partners, HR Operations, and Data Analytics, working together to deliver end-to-end HR support and a consistent employee experience.

The team is closely aligned with Centers of Excellence such as Talent Acquisition, Reward, Benefits, and Payroll, enabling strong partnership across the broader HR function. You'll be part of a small, high-impact team with direct exposure to senior HR leadership and the opportunity to contribute across a range of HR topics and priorities.

About You

You are a thoughtful and proactive HR professional who brings sound judgment and a data-driven, solutions-oriented approach to your work. You enjoy working with managers and employees on a range of people topics and are comfortable balancing day-to-day execution with broader project contributions.

You are organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You care about creating an inclusive employee experience and supporting teams in ways that are fair, thoughtful, and practical, enabling our people to do their best work. You are curious and eager to learn, with an interest in building your experience across different areas of HR and developing your skills over time.

We are looking for candidates with the following experience and skills:

  • 4+ years of broad HR experience, with exposure to core areas such as employee relations, performance management, or HR operations, ideally within a global or matrixed corporate environment
  • Experience working directly with managers and employees to address day-to-day HR topics and provide practical guidance
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated experience contributing to HR projects or initiatives, with the ability to take ownership of defined workstreams
  • Working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law, with the ability to apply them consistently and thoughtfully
  • Experience working with HRIS data and reporting; ability to use data to support insights and decision-making
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and functions
  • A practical, resourceful approach, with sound judgment and a willingness to engage on a range of HR topics
  • Exposure to insurance or reinsurance helpful but not required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; SHRM, PHR, or GPHR certification helpful


The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $134,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office two to three days per week on average.

Reference Code: 138553

About Swiss Re

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd, commonly known as Swiss Re, is a reinsurance company based in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the world's second-largest reinsurer, after Munich Re. Swiss Re provides insurance and reinsurance products and services to customers globally. The company operates through four segments: Property & Casualty Reinsurance, Life & Health Reinsurance, Corporate Solutions, and Admin Re. Swiss Re has a long history, dating back to 1863, and has grown to become a leading player in the global insurance and reinsurance industry. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and promote renewable energy.
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