Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact in Operations?
We are looking for an individual to ensure smooth running of our Dublin office and its relations with key suppliers, staff and wider Markel network.
What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a close-knit team based in Dublin, operating within a fast-growing global corporation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing day-to-day office operations while also collaborating closely with our casualty underwriting and reinsurance claims handling teams.
What You'll Be Doing
* Ensure efficient running of the office at the Irish branch
* Ensure the office is kept in good repair - communicate with the landlord's agent on behalf of any issues arising
* Liaise with landlord and lawyers regarding lease agreements and building related issues
* Travel management, ensuring the company travel policy is adhered to
* Communicate developments across teams - attend Monthly Dublin Management Meetings to discuss any issues arising and communicate with management and staff any developments or changes to the office, maintaining continuity and building confidence among staff
* Onboarding of new employees
* Update and submit monthly payroll file to payroll providers. Address payroll queries and assist with resolving any issues arising
* Global HR informed of any changes to Irish regulations, updating employee manual to reflect these changes.
* Serve as point of contact for brokers by gathering information on behalf of the underwriters, answering and resolving low complexity issues, facilitating overall serving of accounts.
* Assist underwriters when organizing broker and client marketing events
* Assist underwriters as the need arises in the day-to-day management of the underwriting portfolio
Our Must-haves
* General understanding of the law and regulatory issues, including Irish employment law
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Flexibility and ability to multi-task
* Abilities to efficiently manage relationships with service providers
* Proficient IT skills – the ability to produce Word reports and Excel spreadsheets as required
Who We Are
Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.
We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better
| We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What's in it for you?
* A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…
* 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
* Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
* There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that
Are you ready to play your part?
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Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.