About AXA
AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.
Job Overview
We’re looking for two Employee Relations Change Specialists to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract and partner with our change and transformation teams, embedding employee relations at the heart of organisational design and restructuring. Working closely with People Projects, Strategic People Partners, and transformation leads, you’ll shape ER strategies early in change programmes, ensuring risks are managed, decisions are fair and compliant, and delivery is efficient.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with People Change and Strategic People Partners to embed employee relations into change initiatives from design to delivery, engaging key stakeholders within the People Team and the wider business.
* Lead ER input into People Impact Assessments, identifying risks early and influencing decisions to balance commercial, legal, and colleague outcomes.
* Provide expert guidance on high-risk ER matters, including restructuring, consultations, and union and employee forum engagement.
* Standardise ER approaches across change programmes, simplifying processes to enable efficient and scalable delivery.
* Use ER data and trends to inform decision-making and proactively address potential risks.
* Build confidence in leaders and HR partners to manage ER effectively during change, reinforcing clear ownership and accountability.
* Ensure consultation and implementation activities are well-structured, compliant, and aligned with business goals.
* Identify opportunities to streamline ER activities within change programmes through digital tools and automation.
Work Arrangements
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. This role will require frequent travel to our London office.
Your Skills & Experience
* Strong ER technical expertise, particularly in change, restructuring and consultation processes.
* Demonstrate experience working on small and large-scale transformation programmes.
* Previous experience working in financial services preferred.
* Ability to influence, challenge, and shape decisions at senior levels, balancing risk with commercial outcomes.
* Strong commercial acumen, aligning ER approaches with business priorities and outcomes.
* Able to build strong relationship across HR and business stakeholders.
* Data-driven mindset, comfortable using insights to inform decisions and drive proactive action.
* Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex ER matters into clear, actionable guidance.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to adi.stapletonberry@axa-uk.co.uk.
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