Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader for Growth & Transformation

AXA UK; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Business Lead to partner with senior business leaders across units and drive the organisation's Talent Acquisition strategy. You will align workforce plans with priorities, using market insights and data to support sustainable growth and transformation.

The role involves collaborating with HR functions, delivering strategic workforce planning, and promoting diversity and inclusion while working in a hybrid model with flexible arrangements.

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 such as iCIMS, Workday, or similar tools.
• Demonstrable ability to create strategic recommendations supporting organisational growth and transformation.
• Knowledge of legal compliance, diversity & inclusion best practices in recruitment.
• Experience in employer branding initiatives and enhancing candidate experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across diverse teams.
• Strong network within relevant industries and labour markets.

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

Strategic talent acquisition

Senior stakeholder partnering

Workforce planning

Diversity & inclusion

Employer branding

Candidate experience

Labour market insights

Tools

iCIMS

Workday

Job description

AXA UK is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Business Lead to partner with senior business leaders across units and drive the organisation's Talent Acquisition strategy. You will align workforce plans with priorities, using market insights and data to support sustainable growth and transformation.

The role involves collaborating with HR functions, delivering strategic workforce planning, and promoting diversity and inclusion while working in a hybrid model with flexible arrangements.