Governance Specialist, APAC MEA

Working in Global HR at Munich Re for Reinsurance & Specialty Group means being part of a dynamic, globally connected team that plays a critical role in shaping the future of our organization. As an HR professional, you contribute to the success of our business by supporting people strategies that drive transformation, foster collaboration and enable sustainable growth. 

Our Global HR function is evolving to meet the needs of a fast-changing world. We operate in a connected, collaborative, and forward-thinking Global HR matrix community that values empathy, initiative, and a global mindset—where every team member plays a role in delivering effective services and solutions and creating meaningful impact.  

Whether your focus is talent, rewards, analytics, business partnering, services, or any other area of HR, you will work across regions and functions to co-create solutions that support our people and business. You will be empowered to collaborate, innovate, and grow—contributing to a culture that values diversity, continuous learning, and shared success. 

The Governance Specialist will be part of Munich Re’s HR Transformation & Governance Team. This role will contribute to developing and overseeing the new global HR guideline and policy framework and ensuring consistent application of agreed standards through the governance function. The Governance Specialist reports into the Global Head of HR Transformation & Governance based in Munich.

This role is embedded into a team of transformation and governance colleagues spread around the world, and collaborates closely with functional HR teams, HRBPs, HR Tech, business leaders and regional HR teams to ensure consistent management of the HR transformation and a global guidelines landscape.

Join us in building the future of Global HR. 

The location of this role is flexible within the APAC/MEA region.

YOUR JOB

• Draft and manage globally harmonized guidelines and policy framework according to Munich Re’s norm landscape, ensuring policies are clear, comprehensive, and aligned with business goals.
• Managing and implementing dispensations for necessary regional/local deviations (due to regulatory and/or legal requirements)
• Conduct quality assurance and process reviews to maintain standards and mitigate risks
• Lead governance-related training for HR staff on compliance and policy adherence
• Support regulatory inquiries by providing data, documentation, and insights for external audits
• Partner with regional HR teams to address local legal and regulatory requirements, and with functional HR teams to ensure effective documentation and maintenance of functional policies and procedures

YOUR PROFILE

• 5+ years’ experience in governance, norms management, managing guidelines and policies in a global setup. Experience in HR governance and regulations is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with working group members and cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in project management and leading working groups.
• In-depth understanding of cultural and regional nuances impacting governance efforts in multinational contexts
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus

Application Instructions

In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel. 

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.

Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.