HR Governance Specialist

About the Role

Working in Global HR at Munich Re for the Reinsurance & Specialty Group means being part of a dynamic, globally connected community that plays a critical role in shaping the future of our organisation.

Our Global HR function is evolving to meet the needs of a fast-changing world. We operate as a collaborative, forward-thinking matrix organisation that values empathy, initiative, and a global mindset. Every team member contributes to delivering effective services, enabling transformation, and creating meaningful impact.

The Governance Specialist will join Munich Re’s HR Transformation & Governance Team, contributing to the development, implementation, and oversight of a global HR policy and guideline framework. The role ensures consistent application of agreed standards while enabling necessary regional and local flexibility.

This position reports to the Global Head of HR Transformation & Governance (based in Munich) and works closely with transformation and governance colleagues across regions, as well as HR Business Partners, functional HR teams, HR Technology, regional HR teams, and business leaders.

The location of this role is flexible within the UK or other EU / Latin America Munich Re locations.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, maintain, and manage globally harmonised HR guidelines and policies, aligned with Munich Re’s norm and governance framework (including handbooks).
• Ensure policies are clear, practical, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and implement dispensations for approved regional or local deviations driven by regulatory or legal requirements.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and governance checks to ensure adherence to standards and mitigate risk.
• Design and deliver governance-related training for HR teams, including policy compliance and regulatory topics.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inquiries by providing data, documentation, and insights.
• Partner with regional HR teams to address local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with functional HR teams to ensure policies, procedures, and documentation are maintained effectively and consistently.

Your Profile 

• Demonstrated experience in governance, norms management, or policy and guideline development, ideally within a global or matrix organisation.
• Exposure to or experience with HR governance, compliance, or regulatory frameworks is an advantage.
• Strong project management capability, including experience coordinating working groups or cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across regions, cultures, and functions.
• Good understanding of cultural and regional considerations that influence governance and policy implementation in multinational environments.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills (e.g. Spanish) are an advantage.

Why Join Munich Re

At Munich Re, you will work in an environment where we think big and act with purpose:

• Change and culture are role-modelled, and learning is continuous.
• We care and dare—leading with empathy while encouraging innovation and ownership.
• We communicate openly, authentically, and respectfully.
• We collaborate across boundaries to create value for our clients and communities.
• We foster an inclusive culture where different perspectives, experiences, and ideas are welcomed and valued.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Munich Re, embracing the power of differences is at the core of who we are. We believe diversity fosters resilience and innovation and enables us to live our purpose of helping humankind act braver and better.

We recognise that diversity is multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, identities, abilities, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to succeed.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply—you may be exactly who we are looking for.

All candidates can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process by speaking with their Talent Acquisition contact.

About Munich Re

As the world’s leading reinsurance company, with more than 11,000 employees across 50+ locations, Munich Re helps turn uncertainty into manageable risk. We work on challenges today that will shape society tomorrow—from climate change and healthcare to infrastructure and space exploration.

If this sounds like you, push boundaries with us and help shape the future.