Global People Operations

Global People Operations & Policy Specialist

Join to apply for the Global People Operations & Policy Specialist role at QBE Insurance.

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Term: Permanent
Location: Sydney
Happy to talk flexible working

The Opportunity

We're seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Global People Operations & Policy Specialist to join our Group People Function. This role is central to shaping global people policies, supporting governance activities, and managing financial planning across the function. You'll work closely with People (HR) leaders, finance business partners, and governance committees to ensure our policies are robust, our reporting is accurate, and our planning is strategically aligned.

Your new role

As the Global People Operations & Policy Specialist, you will lead policy reviews, support governance reporting, and manage financial planning across the global People function. You'll be instrumental in ensuring our frameworks are fit-for-purpose and aligned with organisational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the review and refresh of global people policies and lead updates to some key frameworks.
• Drive end-to-end policy reviews across the People function, including high-impact documents such as the Code of Conduct.
• Own the Global Consequence Management Policy life-cycle, from data-driven reporting to committee engagement and external transparency.
• Oversee financial planning and reforecasting for Group Head Office (GHO) and global Transformation budgets—managing vendor spend and headcount with precision.
• Collaborate closely with Finance Business Partners to track and deliver insightful reporting on Group People budgets and benefits across the global function.
• Play a key role in governance by preparing executive and Board papers and supporting across key governance frameworks.

About You

You are a proactive and analytical thinker with a strong foundation in finance, policy, governance, or people advisory. You thrive in detail-heavy environments and are confident working with data and financial information to support strategic decision-making.

Key Requirements

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret and manage data-heavy reports.
• Proven capability in policy development and review, particularly within people advisory or governance contexts.
• Comfortable working with financial systems and processes, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities across governance and planning.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across HR, finance, and governance teams.

About QBE

We're an international insurer building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. Our people are at the centre of our success, and we're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. With more than 13,000 people across 27 countries, we're big enough to make an impact and small enough to be a friendly place to work.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your work life. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
• Life Leave to support life events
• Holistic wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• Voluntary super contributions and company matching
• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services

Rewards

We value our employees' experience and have been recognised with multiple awards for diversity, inclusion, and workplace excellence.

Apply

APPLY NOW and let's make it happen. Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. QBE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. If you require accommodation or have accessibility needs, contact recruitment@qbe.com.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---