Senior HR Advisor: Strategy & Talent Enablement

AXA XL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly leave benefits

Diversity & inclusion focus

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking a detail-oriented Senior HR Advisor to support and execute requests from Global HR Business Partners and leadership. The role partners with COEs and HRBPs to ensure accurate reporting and compliant HR operations across US sites, including Exeton and Hartford.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success. Based in the US, the role focuses on talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations, with a commitment to inclusive

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

HR experience

Analytical skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Customer-focused

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office

HR databases

Job description

AXA XL is seeking a detail-oriented Senior HR Advisor to support and execute requests from Global HR Business Partners and leadership. The role partners with COEs and HRBPs to ensure accurate reporting and compliant HR operations across US sites, including Exeton and Hartford.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success. Based in the US, the role focuses on talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations, with a commitment to inclusive