Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
People Advisor
Leeds/ Hybrid
Happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering closely with managers and employees to make a real difference?
QBE Europe is recruiting a People Advisor to join our well-established and successful People team in our Leeds office. In this role, you will deliver a high-quality HR advisory service across our business units at an operational level, supporting managers and employees with practical, commercially focused people solutions.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
As a People Advisor, you will be a trusted point of contact for managers and employees, providing timely, practical advice across a broad range of people matters.
You will:
- Provide operational HR advice to business managers on people issues and processes, in line with QBE People policies, procedures and employment legislation.
- Advise and support employees, helping them interpret People policies and navigate people-related processes.
- Partner closely with People Business Partners to support the delivery of people plans, building a strong understanding of business priorities and operational context.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of People processes and initiatives aligned to business needs.
- Support the successful delivery of People and business projects, helping to progress wider People initiatives.
- Build strong working relationships with managers and People colleagues to deliver a credible, commercially focused advisory service.
- Provide an excellent end-to-end advisory service across all People matters, including performance management, compensation and benefits, and People policies, escalating issues where appropriate.
About you
We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented HR professional who is confident operating in a fast-paced environment. You will bring:
- Broad technical HR knowledge, including employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Strong relationship management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly.
- Excellent organisation and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
- Confidence working independently and using initiative, while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
- 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days
- Pension – automatic enrolment into the QBE pension plan with employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary
- Private medical insurance – fully comprehensive cover for you and your family
- Short term remote work abroad – up to 20 days per year from certain locations
As well as the benefits above, we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you.
To learn more about the benefits of working with us, click here: https://qbeeurope.com/careers/reward/
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
- AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
- Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
- Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
To learn more about our achievements, click here
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Products, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Policies, Industrial Relations, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Performance Management (PM), Presenting with Impact, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team Management
Application Close Date: 10/04/2026 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
