Job Description

Head of HR, Global Individual Health (GIH)

Cigna is a multinational company and a leading global health services provider, our mission is to improve the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. We do that by making health care affordable, predictable and simple.

Global Individual Health (GIH) business is a leader in providing international health insurance to expatriates and other globally mobile individuals. The business has grown very rapidly over the past years, and is expected to continue on this growth trajectory.

GIH is a global business segment operating across Europe, Middle East, the Americas and Asia, and has a proactive and forward-thinking approach to talent and is growing and developing its operating model in order to better meet the needs of its global customer base.

The Position

Reporting to the HR Director, Europe & Global Segments, and as a member of the GIH Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this is a senior HR business partner who will design and execute the people strategies and priorities for the business. In a matrixed organization, the role holder will work closely with the site HR teams and Centre of Excellence functions within HR including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and Compensation & Benefit to deliver all-round effective HR management.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Design and execute the HR strategy for the GIH segment globally through data-driven insights and qualitative feedback.
Be responsible for the execution of the people elements of the GIH strategic plan by communicating their people\xe2\x80\x99s agenda and initiatives with site HR, and ensuring geographical execution is in line with the segment\xe2\x80\x99s direction.
Drive forward future of work initiatives particularly on workforce planning, capabilities building and innovations which would support the ambitious growth agenda of GIH.
Develop and implement HR programmes and practices. This includes organisation development, talent development, compensation and benefits programmes, performance management, diversity initiatives and employee engagement and wellbeing.
Support and provide counsel and coaching to people managers in the resolution of key staffing, development, compensation, performance management and employee relations issues.
Initiate, drive and participate in cross-functional and cross-business projects to support overall achievement of strategies for the business segment, the region and International Health.
Communicate, integrate and manage change initiatives for the segment and the region.
Drive engagement and retention strategy by reviewing and defining the employees\xe2\x80\x99 journey and experience.
Lead or involve in projects as and when required.
Any ad-hoc duties required by the business and the HR communities.

Skills/Qualities:
Results driven execution orientation.
Ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of stakeholders.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Operate and influence across regions in a global multi-cultural work context
Strong project management skills and experience.
High levels of initiative with a proactive and solutions driven approach.
Ability to communicate at a high level and explain concepts in a clear and concise fashion while being detail-oriented and organized in execution.
Ability to research, prepare and deliver internal presentations in a range of formats and settings.
Excellent negotiation, influencing and persuasive skills.
Able to operate as a respected and influential member of the HR team with demonstrated ability in influencing, motivating, coaching and consulting.

Experience/Qualifications Required:
HR Business Partner experience in healthcare/ insurance industry, preferably in a Global business lines and a highly matrixed environment
Experience in other HR COE functions will be an advantage
European, Middle-East or multiple market HR exposure
Experience of leading projects across cross-functional groups and influencing multiple stakeholders
Graduate/ MBA and CIPD qualification is preferred.

About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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