About the Role
This is a newly created, high-impact position with strong executive visibility, sitting at the heart of Swiss Re's people strategy. As Talent & Succession Lead, you will lead the evolution of our global Talent Management approach — building a modern, future‑ready talent architecture that focuses on the top 2–5% of our employees. You will translate business priorities into practical, scalable talent solutions, establish a dedicated high‑potential development and succession planning pillar, and strengthen our mid‑to‑long‑term leadership pipeline. Reporting directly to the Group Chief Talent & Culture, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape how one of the world's leading reinsurers identifies, develops, and progresses its most critical talent. Key Responsibilities
Translate business strategy into talent architecture
by designing a robust, forward‑looking Talent Management framework that enables long‑term capability building and strategic execution across Swiss Re Group Lead and collaborate with a lean team
of internal consultants and external partners to deliver a coherent, high‑impact Talent Management agenda that is consistent and scalable across a global organisation Redesign and harmonise core talent practices , driving the evolution of fit‑for‑purpose processes, governance structures, and systems that integrate seamlessly into the flow of work Establish a dedicated Talent Management pillar
focused on high‑potential identification, accelerated development, and succession planning to strengthen the leadership pipeline at the most senior levels Leverage data and HR analytics
to generate actionable insights that inform talent decisions, measure programme effectiveness, and support executive‑level storytelling Engage and influence senior stakeholders
across a complex international matrix organisation, building trust and credibility at all levels including C‑suite and Board Stay ahead of emerging trends , tools, and technologies shaping the future of talent, ensuring Swiss Re's approach remains innovative, competitive, and best‑in‑class Drive end‑to‑end delivery
of global talent programmes — from ideation through executive approval to full‑scale implementation — at pace and with measurable impact About the Team
People Function at Swiss Re is here to unlock the potential of our employees and to help bring our company vision — to make the world more resilient — to life. We partner with all employees by working as one integrated team to enable the delivery of sustainable business performance through people, and foster a culture of performance where clear expectations result in accountability for outcomes. About You
You are a visionary yet hands‑on HR leader who brings both strategic depth and a strong execution mindset. You are energised by complexity, comfortable operating in fast‑paced global environments, and skilled at turning ambitious ideas into practical, scalable solutions that deliver measurable impact. A confident and credible communicator, you build trust quickly and engage effectively across all levels — from operational teams to the executive suite. You are driven by a genuine passion for talent and a belief that developing people is one of the most powerful levers for organisational success. Qualifications
15–20+ years of experience
within global HR Centres of Excellence, with deep and demonstrable expertise in Talent Management at scale Proven track record
in designing and delivering global Talent Management programmes, including talent pipeline development, succession planning, diversity considerations, and executive talent management Demonstrated end‑to‑end delivery capability
— taking concepts from ideation through executive approval to full‑scale global implementation, delivering at pace and with measurable outcomes Strong analytical and data capability , with hands‑on experience using HR analytics and data‑driven insights to inform decision‑making and build compelling executive narratives Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills , with a track record of engaging and aligning senior leaders across complex, international matrix organisations For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between CHF 164,000 and CHF 246,000 for a full‑time role. The specific salary offered considers the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience. In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance‑based annual bonus. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.
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This is a newly created, high-impact position with strong executive visibility, sitting at the heart of Swiss Re's people strategy. As Talent & Succession Lead, you will lead the evolution of our global Talent Management approach — building a modern, future‑ready talent architecture that focuses on the top 2–5% of our employees. You will translate business priorities into practical, scalable talent solutions, establish a dedicated high‑potential development and succession planning pillar, and strengthen our mid‑to‑long‑term leadership pipeline. Reporting directly to the Group Chief Talent & Culture, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape how one of the world's leading reinsurers identifies, develops, and progresses its most critical talent. Key Responsibilities
Translate business strategy into talent architecture
by designing a robust, forward‑looking Talent Management framework that enables long‑term capability building and strategic execution across Swiss Re Group Lead and collaborate with a lean team
of internal consultants and external partners to deliver a coherent, high‑impact Talent Management agenda that is consistent and scalable across a global organisation Redesign and harmonise core talent practices , driving the evolution of fit‑for‑purpose processes, governance structures, and systems that integrate seamlessly into the flow of work Establish a dedicated Talent Management pillar
focused on high‑potential identification, accelerated development, and succession planning to strengthen the leadership pipeline at the most senior levels Leverage data and HR analytics
to generate actionable insights that inform talent decisions, measure programme effectiveness, and support executive‑level storytelling Engage and influence senior stakeholders
across a complex international matrix organisation, building trust and credibility at all levels including C‑suite and Board Stay ahead of emerging trends , tools, and technologies shaping the future of talent, ensuring Swiss Re's approach remains innovative, competitive, and best‑in‑class Drive end‑to‑end delivery
of global talent programmes — from ideation through executive approval to full‑scale implementation — at pace and with measurable impact About the Team
People Function at Swiss Re is here to unlock the potential of our employees and to help bring our company vision — to make the world more resilient — to life. We partner with all employees by working as one integrated team to enable the delivery of sustainable business performance through people, and foster a culture of performance where clear expectations result in accountability for outcomes. About You
You are a visionary yet hands‑on HR leader who brings both strategic depth and a strong execution mindset. You are energised by complexity, comfortable operating in fast‑paced global environments, and skilled at turning ambitious ideas into practical, scalable solutions that deliver measurable impact. A confident and credible communicator, you build trust quickly and engage effectively across all levels — from operational teams to the executive suite. You are driven by a genuine passion for talent and a belief that developing people is one of the most powerful levers for organisational success. Qualifications
15–20+ years of experience
within global HR Centres of Excellence, with deep and demonstrable expertise in Talent Management at scale Proven track record
in designing and delivering global Talent Management programmes, including talent pipeline development, succession planning, diversity considerations, and executive talent management Demonstrated end‑to‑end delivery capability
— taking concepts from ideation through executive approval to full‑scale global implementation, delivering at pace and with measurable outcomes Strong analytical and data capability , with hands‑on experience using HR analytics and data‑driven insights to inform decision‑making and build compelling executive narratives Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills , with a track record of engaging and aligning senior leaders across complex, international matrix organisations For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between CHF 164,000 and CHF 246,000 for a full‑time role. The specific salary offered considers the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience. In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance‑based annual bonus. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.
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Talent & Succession Lead Arbeitgeber: Crossell
Crossell bietet eine dynamische und innovative Arbeitsumgebung, in der Mitarbeiter die Möglichkeit haben, an bedeutenden Transformationsprojekten zu arbeiten und aktiv zur Modernisierung von Underwriting-Prozessen bei Swiss Re beizutragen. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Zusammenarbeit und persönlicher Entwicklung fördert das Unternehmen eine Kultur des Wachstums und der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung, während es gleichzeitig wettbewerbsfähige Gehälter und attraktive Bonusmöglichkeiten bietet. Die Lage in der Schweiz ermöglicht zudem einen hohen Lebensstandard und Zugang zu einer Vielzahl von Freizeitmöglichkeiten.
