Senior Human Resources Advisor

Exton, PA | Hartford, CT

About the role

Our ambition is to unlock a more sustainable and prosperous tomorrow by helping businesses navigate the world’s risks. In the Americas, we’ll live up to that ambition by delivering value far beyond the insurance policies we provide. We’re confronting our clients’ risk management challenges by finding solutions that further their strategic goals and help them build more sustainable, thriving businesses.

At AXA XL, we are transforming Human Resources. Our strategic focus is to deliver on the talent agenda in a world-class way. We achieve this by designing and delivering programs, initiatives, tools, and processes that enable AXA XL to attract, manage, engage, develop, and retain the global talent needed to fulfill our opportunities and aspirations. Furthermore, we continuously improve HR capabilities and processes to support the business professionally, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior HR Advisor to support and execute requests from Global HR Business Partners and leadership. The HR Advisor will work closely with senior team members to ensure the completion of transactional activities and the successful implementation of change initiatives. This role will report to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner and will work on ad-hoc projects throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Support the local team in planning, coordinating, and executing annual HR programs and initiatives locally.
• Provide guidance and support on talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance management.
• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Employee Relations, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition to provide guidance and support to leaders and colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Handle day-to-day transactional duties, including submitting SMARTforms, leaver requests, and conducting exit interviews.
• Assist senior-level staff in delivering an effective and responsive HR service locally.
• Aid in planning and coordinating annual HR programs and other initiatives as directed by senior HR leaders.
• Act as an HR expert in myHR functionality and maintain a reliable methodology for report generation.
• Stay updated on recent COE developments, rollouts, and changes to inform and partner with your HRBP.
• Provide HR data and information to meet statutory, regulatory, and management information requirements.
• Support the US HR Management Team and designated HRBPs by preparing reports, analyzing data, producing trend analysis, and managing organizational charts to ensure all business changes are current.

Requirements

• Varied HR experience, ideally in a matrix environment, preferably in financial services or the insurance industry.
• Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to convert data into insightful presentations.
• Excellent proactive organization skills and the ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Highly customer-focused, maintaining a professional attitude at all times.
• Shows initiative in acting and responding appropriately.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
• Understands and values the importance of discretion and confidentiality.
• Team player who interacts effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Highly responsive to changing demands.
• Accurate with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, MS Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HR databases is advantageous.

Benefits

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance, and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.

• 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.
• Competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits.
• Wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and position themselves for the next step in their careers.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD $75,200 to $101,300. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

About us

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals, and even some inspirational individuals, we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, we empower our team to deliver top client service across all our lines of business—property, casualty, professional, financial lines, and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.