Global Talent Operations and Governance Lead, STA

What you’ll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

Lead on global program management, Talent Management & Employee Experience

• Partnering with the Global Head of Talent Management and Employee Experience to define and shape the TM/EE agenda, refining the deliverables and benefits of such, with our key stakeholders and wider HR community.
• Drive the program management of the overall Talent Management and Employee Experience operational plan. Instill efficient coordination and communication of the delivery schedule, demonstrating agility, budget management, governance, management of team resources, and impactful engagement plans.
• Ensure global TM & EE teams’ partnership with internal communications team is set up to drive a sophisticated communications plans that underpins the TM/EE delivery schedule, in accordance with the HRLT operational plan and strategic cycle.
• Leadership of all operational delivery across the global TM & EE function inclusive of Talent Acquisition. Ensuring robust partnerships are maintained with COO and Data team for effective collaboration with COO and the Regions respectively.

Employee Experience

• Collaboratively set the strategy and operational execution of the T M & EE team, leading global efforts, incorporating local talent expertise, ensuring performance and talent management programs are continually enhanced and delivered.
• Leading with a data driven focus, aligning with the evolving strategic needs at AXA XL. Including but not limited to; leadership of all cyclical initiatives, goal setting, performance management, OTR, onboarding, exit interviews, career conversations and pulse surveys. Ensuring these are resourced and delivered to the highest standards.
• Lead the talent management and employee experience team to deliver quality global employee experience initiatives. Ensure recruitment, engagement, development, and retention of key talent are achieved.
• Managing all travel and expenses, work with Global TM & EE lead team and finance to build and execute financial objectives.
• Partnering with key stakeholders such as CHRO’s, global HRBP’s, providing clarity and direction for Heads of talent, and HR Finance team to drive an efficient function, whilst mitigating risk and maximizing opportunities for delivery of the key employee experience initiatives.
• Align with AXA Group and other AXA entities to collaborate and innovate where possible.
• Lead the TM/EE team inclusive of talent acquisition and collaborate with a data mindset with COO and data team to bring to life the ‘People at AXA strategic goal’. This will be achieved through implementation of new systems and infrastructure enhancements, ensuring quality standards and processes are revised and delivered concurrently.

You will report to Global Head of Talent Management and Employee Experience.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Seasoned leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence, exercising varied communication styles as required.
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Agile mindset with a focus on performance excellence.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to coach teams on management multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. .
• Global perspective and experience working in a highly matrixed environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities, with the ability to identify issues and risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.

What we offer

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

Who we are