Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Countries & Global Functions

AXA XL; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to enhance talent strategies across the Americas. The role emphasizes strategic HR leadership, partnership with global HRBPs, and driving innovation in HR processes, aiming for excellence in people management and organizational capabilities.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Expertise in HR management and practices.
• Ability to lead and develop local HR teams.
• Innovative thinker with strategic partnership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support HR advisory teams across the Americas.
• Implement regional policies and procedures with business leaders.
• Drive HR policy adaptation to local requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Talent Management

Strategic Thinking

Coaching

Education

Graduate degree in Human Resources, Business or related field

Job description

Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Countries & Global Functions

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Senior Human Resources Business Partner

East Coast, USA

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 an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to drive our Talent Strategy for Canada, Bermuda and Latin America as well as to lead our HR Advisor team across the Americas.

What You’ll Be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Ensure excellent HR support of global client groups within the Americas region, by leading a high performing HR Advisory team located in the US, Canada, Bermuda and Latin America.
• Continuously review our HR processes starting with our clients and a focused, fit and fast mindset. Play a leadership role in automation and data usage.
• Supporting AXA XL’s human capital strategies, talent management and development for our global client groups.
• Partner with the Centers of Excellence (CoE) to implement regional and local policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with business leadership, build and continuously develop organizational capability through proactive and structured talent identification and management; and develop and deploy appropriate mobility strategies that will support the same.
• Facilitate, gather and consolidate feedback relating to staff engagement - develop solutions with the senior leaders to address concern areas or realize areas of high potential.
• Challenge, provoke, and coach business leaders on how to engage colleagues, address people issues and build people capabilities effectively.
• Build, maintain, and manage relationships and partnerships to anticipate situations requiring training, curriculum development and/or changes in policies, procedures, regulations, or technologies.
• Drive the HR Policy in the business unit, country or region, adopting to the local requirements and constraints.
  
  

In this role you report to the Head of HR Business Parterning, Americas

What You Will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills And Abilities

• Leads, develops and mentors a regional/local team.
• Partnership with Global HRBPs and Segments Heads.
• Graduate degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field required.
• Regarded as an expert internally and externally in their field
• Strong Leadership and management skills, including ability to establish and drive long-term strategic direction, think in global terms, but act local and demonstrate business acumen.
• Innovative thinker and solutions oriented with an eye on the future.
  
  

Who WE Are

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.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered 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.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What we OFFER

Inclusion

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. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and 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. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• 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
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
  
  

Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.
  
  

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $227,500 USD.

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.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Insurance

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