Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead: Workforce Transformation

AXA UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Business Lead to partner with senior business leaders across assigned units. You will shape the organisation's TA strategy, aligning it with priorities, workforce challenges, and future talent needs.

You will act as a trusted advisor, using market insights and workforce data to support sustainable growth and transformation, with responsibilities spanning cross-functional initiatives, workforce planning, and diversity & inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent acquisition within a multi-business or cross-functional environment.
• Strong track record of partnering with senior leaders and HR teams to understand strategic talent needs.
• Familiarity with ATS and recruitment platforms (e.g., iCIMS, Workday).
• Knowledge of diversity & inclusion best practices in recruitment.
• Experience in employer branding initiatives and enhancing candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and HR teams to understand organisational priorities and talent requirements.
• Provide strategic talent acquisition expertise to influence workforce planning and organisational decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional talent initiatives that support transformation, growth, and capability development.
• Deliver market intelligence, industry trends, and labour landscape insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Facilitate strategic workforce planning conversations, identifying potential talent risks and opportunities.
• Use data and insights to shape hiring strategies that enhance workforce capability and diversity.
• Promote a consistent, enterprise-wide approach to talent acquisition aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with various HR functions to deliver integrated workforce solutions supporting organisational success.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Workforce planning

Diversity & inclusion

Employer branding

ATS platforms

Strategic advisory

Data-driven decision making

Tools

iCIMS

Workday

Job description

AXA UK is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Business Lead to partner with senior business leaders across assigned units. You will shape the organisation's TA strategy, aligning it with priorities, workforce challenges, and future talent needs.

You will act as a trusted advisor, using market insights and workforce data to support sustainable growth and transformation, with responsibilities spanning cross-functional initiatives, workforce planning, and diversity & inclusion.