AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
London or Ipswich, UK
The Human Resources team in charge of partnering with AXA XL’s UK & Loyd’s Business Unit has a wide area of responsibility. Our team serves as the trusted and strategic partners that help shape the organisational culture at AXA XL, offering expert guidance and advice to senior leaders across various critical functions, including COO, Claims and Finance, as well as global functions UK headcount such as Operations and Technology, Legal, Marketing and Communications, Global Claims and Finance. As an HR Adviser on the team, you will play a critical role in both advising people managers and stakeholders and coordinating and executing essential administrative tasks to deliver execution of HR strategies.
Responsibilities
* Act as point of contact and adviser for managers where needed in performance of duties, providing advice, guidance and coaching with key client groups on employee relations, recruitment and directing general queries to HR centres of excellence accordingly.
* Act as point of contact with local HR teams where required.
* Accountable for co-ordination of recruitment activity as well as hiring all band A & B roles.
* Support HR Business Partners and Global HR Business Partners (HRBPs) with a variety of advisory and operational tasks.
* Provide timely and effective advice on all family‑friendly policies and processes, supporting colleagues and managers through this process as required.
* Produce and conduct analysis of data, gathering information, and preparing reports as required, including general headcount, IDD and Pulse data.
* Prepare data for all annual HR processes, running seamless cyclical activities, including Performance & Development (P&D), Year‑end Compensation, Talent Reviews, succession planning and promotions.
* Complete forms, templates and reporting requirements as required, maintaining a flow of communication with payroll to ensure seamless payroll adjustments are made within these client groups.
* With a continuous improvement mindset, ensure HR processes are documented and reviewed, identify opportunities to streamline and improve ways of working with the HR Operations team.
* Be a super user of My HR and subject matter expert for all HR systems.
* Conduct exit interviews with band A‑C leavers within core client groups and report back on the data accordingly in line with the reporting process.
* Manage and/or contribute to local and/or global projects and strategic initiatives, as required to support the delivery of the HR strategy.
You will report to the Head of HR Business Partnering and Employment Relations, UK & Lloyd's.
Required Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrated capability to maintain composure and exhibit confidence when addressing challenging situations.
* Excellent time‑management and organization skills, and an ability to prioritize multiple streams of work from multiple sources without sacrificing quality.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and with resourcefulness.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a curious mindset.
* Client focus and process orientated.
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment that is constantly adapting to organisation needs.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially in regard to Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Desired Skills and Abilities
* Prior experience in an HR or advisory role is considered an advantageous asset.
* Proficiency with HRIS systems is highly preferred.
* A degree or studying towards a CIPD level 5 qualification would be preferable.
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