HR Senior Manager

About Martello Re

At Martello Re, we are building a distinctive reinsurance offering grounded in exceptional client service, innovative solutions, and advanced data analytics. We are committed to attracting top talent and empowering individuals to make meaningful contributions while advancing their careers. Our dynamic, high-energy environment fosters collaboration and encourages bold thinking at all levels. At the same time, we maintain a steadfast focus on long-term financial strength to serve the best interests of our cedants and their policyholders.

The HR Senior Manager partners with the CHRO to build and mature the company's HR infrastructure while leading day-to-day people operations for a dynamic, growth-focused reinsurance firm. This role owns the design and continuous improvement of core HR programs (talent acquisition, talent management, compensation / benefits cycles, employee relations, compliance) and leverages people analytics to inform leadership decisions. The HR Senior Manager serves as a strategic advisor to leaders, manages a small HR team and key vendors, ensures rigorous legal / compliance standards, and champions a culture of inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and innovation to help the organization scale effectively and sustainably.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and managers on organizational design, workforce planning, succession, engagement, and change management.
• Establish the HR operating model (process ownership, RACI, service levels) and govern HR policies, ensuring consistent interpretation and application.
• Lead annual people program cycles (headcount planning, performance reviews, merit / bonus planning, benefits renewal) in partnership with Finance and business leaders.
• Build and report against HR dashboards / KPIs (e.g., quality-of-hire, time-to-fill, regrettable attrition, engagement, diversity metrics); synthesize insights and actions for leadership and the Board, present to the Board as requested.
• Oversee HR compliance and audit readiness (e.g., I-9, EEO-1, ACA / 1095-C, FLSA, FMLA / leave, ADA / ADAAA, pay transparency, US / Bermuda requirements); maintain a proactive compliance calendar.

Team & Vendor Management

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Performance, Development & Culture

Compensation, Benefits & People Operations

Employee Relations & Risk Management

Communications & Reporting

Required Education and Experience

Required Skills

Location and Travel

Physical Requirements

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