Global Head of Social Relations FM

AP Global Support Functions; Malakoff; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player seeks a Global Head of Social Relations to oversee social dynamics across multiple countries. This pivotal role involves fostering positive dialogue, managing compliance with legal frameworks, and developing strategic workforce plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and multilingual capabilities, ensuring effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Join a company that values diversity and commitment to social responsibility, including initiatives like planting trees for every new recruit. This is an exciting opportunity to influence social relations at a global scale.

Prestations

Tree planting for every new recruit

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in social relations, particularly in Europe, is crucial.
• Ability to balance legal and management needs effectively.

Responsabilités

• Monitor social climate and manage workforce adaptations.
• Ensure compliance with local legal requirements and manage stakeholder communication.

Connaissances

Social Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Cultural Awareness

Multilingual (French, English, German)

Formation

Degree in Social Relations

Description du poste

AXA Partners is an AXA transversal business unit offering a wide range of solutions in assistance services, travel insurance, and credit protection.

AXA Partners' role is also to implement innovative solutions emerging from the AXA Innovation unit.

Combining passion with advanced expertise, we design and deliver worldwide solutions for partners and communities. We protect what matters when it matters.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong social knowledge and significant experience dealing with social relations in Europe (including France and Germany)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to handle difficult conversations effectively to influence and build trust
• Negotiation skills; ability to identify or develop mutually acceptable solutions; decision-making capability
• Understanding of the environment, context, and issues at stake, including company history, culture, and strategy
• Cultural awareness, considering the global environment and diversity
• Multilingual: fluent in French, English; German is a plus
• Degree in Social Relations, Employee Relations, or similar (preferred)
• Ability to balance legal requirements with management preferences, ensuring legal and social obligations are met

AXA Partners is committed to diversity and inclusion on an equal basis.

Join a company that helps protect forests! We plant a tree for every new recruit (with a permanent contract). Learn more about the Reforest Program here.

Position: Global Head of Social Relations (F/M)

Your role will be to:

• Monitor the social climate across AXA Partners' countries in collaboration with Regional or local HRDs, EXCOM members, and Group Social Relations
• Anticipate and manage workforce adaptations related to transformation initiatives, reorganizations, and contract changes
• Manage social relations effectively, mitigating issues, educating stakeholders, and fostering positive dialogue
• Maintain regular contact with social partners to understand strategic initiatives and strengthen relationships, including managing the annual AP EWC seminar and biannual Group EWC interventions

Your main responsibilities include:

• Ensure global coherence of policies and social initiatives
• Ensure compliance with local legal requirements
• Keep stakeholders informed of issues requiring management attention
• Highlight risks and manage messaging with social partners to achieve productive outcomes
• Develop comprehensive workforce plans and social strategies to manage workforce changes effectively
• Provide strategic advice and insights on social relations matters, supporting local HRDs and managing relationships with unions and worker councils
• Support the implementation of new employment conventions and manage employment-related social relations
• Foster collaborative social dialogue to minimize conflicts, including organizing seminars and representing AXA Partners at social relations committees
• Work closely with internal communications to effectively manage change communication

AXA Group is a global leader in insurance and asset management, dedicated to protecting and advising clients through a broad range of products and services, with a focus on risk prevention.

Our mission: Empower people to live a better life.

Our values: Customer First, Courage, Integrity, and One AXA.

Required Experience: Executive-level

Key Skills: Marketing & Promotions, Attorney At Law, Airlines, Art

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1